Beginners Sewing Lessons

I have created a six week beginners course that costs £90 but includes all fabric and sewing patterns.

Here is a breakdown of the classes

Wk1  Introduction to the sewing machine.   Threading the machine and bobbin. Practicing the straight stitch and back stitch. Creating a pattern for you envelope pillow and cutting out your fabric ( Bute Fabric used)


Wk2 Sewing the sides of your pillow using the straight and back stitch with the correct seam allowance. Learning how to sew button holes on the machine and sewing on buttons by hand. Learning how to create self-covered buttons.



Wk 3 Zipped purse. Creating a sewing pattern and cutting out fabric using scissors or a rotary cutter . Learning how to insert a zip using a zipper foot - and patience.






Wk4 PJ's/ lounge pants  Introduction to dress making and reading sewing patterns. Work out size of pattern needed and cut out pattern.




Wk5. PJ's Cut out pattern from fabric remembering to put on the correct markings . Sew PJ's together and insert and elastic waist band.




Wk6. Complete unfinished projects or if complete make a 'Bute Sewing School' Tote bag.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxZxwvhNy4o

Sewing Studio

This is my beautiful studio on the Isle of Bute.

This is where I teach classes to both adults and children and take some time out to sew dresses and eat cake!