Sewing

Woman in red dress sewing on sewing machine

We have several courses in sewing and dressmaking, making the most of your sewing machine (learning how to use all the functions!). So you can make something for your home, for a gift or maybe a unique item of clothing perfectly designed, just for you! These courses are the chance to build skills, create something really special and unique and really enjoy using and creating with textiles.

Courses 2024/25

Everything You Need To Know About Sewing For The Beginner-Part 2 (T82A)

Description: Take your sewing skills to the next level! This course is for learners who have completed the Everything You Need To Know About Sewing For The Beginner-Part 1 course or similar. Learners will build on skills with each project.

Tutor: Ann Huntley Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 24 Oct 2024 (Autumn) Times: Thu 18:00-21:00 Duration: 7 week(s)

Availability: Last few Fee: £217 (Concession: £140)

Learning To Sew-And More! (T76B)

Description: A practical course for beginners and those with some experience. Learn how to use a sewing machine, how to plan for a project, cut out, sew seams, apply linings, apply zips, etc. This is a mixed ability course; students will choose their own project and learn at their own pace.

Tutor: Marilyn Mitchelmore Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 08 Nov 2024 (Autumn) Times: Fri 10:00-12:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Fully booked Fee: £125 (Concession: £77)

Learning To Sew-And More! (T77B)

Description: A practical course for beginners and those with some experience. Learn how to use a sewing machine, how to plan for a project, cut out, sew seams, apply linings, apply zips, etc. This is a mixed ability course; students will choose their own project and learn at their own pace.

Tutor: Marilyn Mitchelmore Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 08 Nov 2024 (Autumn) Times: Fri 13:00-15:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Fully booked Fee: £125 (Concession: £77)

Introduction To Sewing Knitted Fabrics (T66A)

Description: Knitted fabrics are exceptionally comfortable to wear, yet they can be challenging to handle. This course offers an introduction to sewing with and managing Jersey, stretch, and knitted fabrics, such as fleece or T-shirt materials.

Tutor: Ann Huntley Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 07 Dec 2024 (Autumn) Times: Sat 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Last few Fee: £62 (Concession: £41)

Dressmaking And Textiles-Mixed Ability (T38B)

Description: The tutor will guide learners through all the necessary steps to make a garment/s of their choice. Learners will complete a range of garments using commercial patterns they will continue to develop their skills in machine sewing and learn new sewing techniques.

Tutor: Lorraine Joseph Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 14 Jan 2025 (Spring) Times: Tue 18:30-21:00 Duration: 11 week(s)

Availability: Last few Fee: £225 (Concession: £137)

Learning To Sew-And More! (T76C)

Description: A practical course for beginners and those with some experience. Learn how to use a sewing machine, how to plan for a project, cut out, sew seams, apply linings, apply zips, etc. This is a mixed ability course; students will choose their own project and learn at their own pace.

Tutor: Marilyn Mitchelmore Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 17 Jan 2025 (Spring) Times: Fri 10:00-12:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Fully booked Fee: £105 (Concession: £65)

Learning To Sew-And More! (T77C)

Description: A practical course for beginners and those with some experience. Learn how to use a sewing machine, how to plan for a project, cut out, sew seams, apply linings, apply zips, etc. This is a mixed ability course; students will choose their own project and learn at their own pace.

Tutor: Marilyn Mitchelmore Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 17 Jan 2025 (Spring) Times: Fri 13:00-15:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Fully booked Fee: £105 (Concession: £65)

Everything You Need To Know About Sewing For The Beginner-Part 1 (T81B)

Description: This beginner's sewing course is designed to give learners the confidence to use a sewing machine independently. Upon completion, they will have acquired the skills to make a cushion cover, a zipped toiletry bag, and a pair of pyjama shorts or trousers.

Tutor: Ann Huntley Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 27 Feb 2025 (Spring) Times: Thu 18:00-21:00 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £188 (Concession: £130)

Learning To Sew-And More! (T76D)

Description: A practical course for beginners and those with some experience. Learn how to use a sewing machine, how to plan for a project, cut out, sew seams, apply linings, apply zips, etc. This is a mixed ability course; students will choose their own project and learn at their own pace.

Tutor: Marilyn Mitchelmore Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 28 Feb 2025 (Spring) Times: Fri 10:00-12:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Fully booked Fee: £125 (Concession: £77)

Learning To Sew-And More! (T77D)

Description: A practical course for beginners and those with some experience. Learn how to use a sewing machine, how to plan for a project, cut out, sew seams, apply linings, apply zips, etc. This is a mixed ability course; students will choose their own project and learn at their own pace.

Tutor: Marilyn Mitchelmore Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 28 Feb 2025 (Spring) Times: Fri 13:00-15:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Last few Fee: £125 (Concession: £77)

How to Use Your Sewing Machine (T51B)

Description: This workshop is designed to familiarise you with your sewing machine, using its various stitches, sewing feet, and accessories. You will learn how to get the most out your machine or learn how to use it.

Tutor: Ann Huntley Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 28 Feb 2025 (Spring) Times: Fri 09:30-15:30 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Fully booked Fee: £62 (Concession: £41)

Pattern Cutting For Beginners (T66C)

Description: Learn the basics to create your own clothing patterns. During this 2-day workshop, you will develop the technical skills and knowledge needed to design and create your very own garment patterns using the flat pattern cutting method.

Tutor: Ann Huntley Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 14 Mar 2025 (Spring) Times: Fri 09:30-15:30 Duration: 2 week(s)

Availability: Last few Fee: £125 (Concession: £86)

How To Use Your Sewing Machine-Part 2 (T65B)

Description: This workshop will build on skills and knowledge learnt in How To Use Your Sewing Machine workshop. Further exploration of machine stitches and machine feet and their uses will be made.

Tutor: Ann Huntley Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 04 Apr 2025 (Spring) Times: Fri 09:30-15:30 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £62 (Concession: £41)

Dressmaking And Textiles-Mixed Ability (T38C)

Description: The tutor will guide learners through all the necessary steps to make a garment/s of their choice. Learners will complete a range of garments using commercial patterns they will continue to develop their skills in machine sewing and learn new sewing techniques.

Tutor: Lorraine Joseph Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 22 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Tue 18:30-21:00 Duration: 12 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £245 (Concession: £150)

Everything You Need To Know About Sewing For The Beginner-Part 2 (T82B)

Description: Take your sewing skills to the next level! This course is for learners who have completed the Everything You Need To Know About Sewing For The Beginner-Part 1 course or similar. Learners will build on skills with each project.

Tutor: Ann Huntley Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 24 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Thu 18:00-21:00 Duration: 7 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £217 (Concession: £140)

Learning To Sew-And More! (T76E)

Description: A practical course for beginners and those with some experience. Learn how to use a sewing machine, how to plan for a project, cut out, sew seams, apply linings, apply zips, etc. This is a mixed ability course; students will choose their own project and learn at their own pace.

Tutor: Marilyn Mitchelmore Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 25 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Fri 10:00-12:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Last few Fee: £105 (Concession: £65)

Learning To Sew-And More! (T77E)

Description: A practical course for beginners and those with some experience. Learn how to use a sewing machine, how to plan for a project, cut out, sew seams, apply linings, apply zips, etc. This is a mixed ability course; students will choose their own project and learn at their own pace.

Tutor: Marilyn Mitchelmore Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 25 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Fri 13:00-15:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £105 (Concession: £65)

How to Use Your Sewing Machine (T51C)

Description: This workshop is designed to familiarise you with your sewing machine, using its various stitches, sewing feet, and accessories. You will learn how to get the most out your machine or learn how to use it.

Tutor: Ann Huntley Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 17 May 2025 (Summer) Times: Sat 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £62 (Concession: £41)

Learning To Sew-And More! (T76F)

Description: A practical course for beginners and those with some experience. Learn how to use a sewing machine, how to plan for a project, cut out, sew seams, apply linings, apply zips, etc. This is a mixed ability course; students will choose their own project and learn at their own pace.

Tutor: Marilyn Mitchelmore Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 06 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Fri 10:00-12:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £125 (Concession: £77)

Learning To Sew-And More! (T77F)

Description: A practical course for beginners and those with some experience. Learn how to use a sewing machine, how to plan for a project, cut out, sew seams, apply linings, apply zips, etc. This is a mixed ability course; students will choose their own project and learn at their own pace.

Tutor: Marilyn Mitchelmore Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 06 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Fri 13:00-15:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £125 (Concession: £77)

Introduction To Sewing Knitted Fabrics (T66B)

Description: Knitted fabrics are exceptionally comfortable to wear, yet they can be challenging to handle. This course offers an introduction to sewing with and managing Jersey, stretch, and knitted fabrics, such as fleece or T-shirt materials.

Tutor: Ann Huntley Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 13 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Fri 09:30-15:30 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £62 (Concession: £41)

How To Use Your Sewing Machine-Part 2 (T65C)

Description: This workshop will build on skills and knowledge learnt in How To Use Your Sewing Machine workshop. Further exploration of machine stitches and machine feet and their uses will be made.

Tutor: Ann Huntley Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 20 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Fri 09:30-15:30 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £62 (Concession: £41)

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