Learn how to use a sewing machine

Learn sewing basics: threading, stitching, and machine maintenance. Perfect for beginners. Gain hands-on skills for alterations and repairs.

This workshop is designed for beginners who have never used a sewing machine, to explore the possibilities of how useful the skills would be for a broad range of tasks for example alterations, repairs etc. It will provide ’hands on’ skills and knowledge regarding the correct use and maintenance of the sewing machine. By the end of the session, you will be able to operate a sewing machine and practice various stitches.

Specific skills include:

• Parts, functions and use of sewing machine;
• Practice various stitches;
• Maintaining your machines;
• Seams and seam finishes;
• Hem finishes.

Please bring to the class:

• Scrap fabrics/old sheet or pillow cases or old clothes. If you don’t have any we will share!
• Fabric Scissors
• Sewing thread (any colour)
• Dressmaking pins
• Pen/Pencil
• Rubber
• Ruler
• Note pad

FACILITATOR: Shamsa Sadik

IMPORTANT information: Eventbrite bookings are essential. To help us continue offering a wide range of creative programs, a small fee will apply to some of our workshops. This contribution will support the cost of materials and enable us to provide more workshops in the future. Please note that not all workshops will incur this fee—we remain committed to keeping our programs as accessible as possible. Thank you for your understanding and support.