A place for teenagers (10+) to learn a new skill, and build their confidence in sewing. Over the term, you will learn how to use a sewing machine; how to use different types of stitches, how to sew hems and seams, explore different fabrics and colours, put in zips, and complete a project. At the Sewing Shed, we have a range of Bernina sewing machines that you are welcome to use, as well as all the tools you will need. But please feel free to bring your own sewing kit, if you have. 

In term two, you will make a boxy pencil case with a zip! You can choose your own fabrics and colours, so you go home with a beautiful handmade item that you love. 

In term three, the classes will be a bit longer, 10am - 12noon, to give more time in the lesson. You will be making an appliquéd cushion cover, you can create your own design and learn how to make that in fabric. 

This class is taught by Ava, she has years of experience in the sewing industry, working as a seamstress in bridal, costume and interiors. She also has experience teaching both adult and kids sewing classes.

What you will learn:

• Setting up and threading a sewing machine
• basic stitches on a sewing machine
• sewing straight lines and curves
• sewing hems and seams
• ironing seams and hems
• cutting fabric, following a pattern
• sewing on buttons and making button holes
• putting in zips
• Working with a variety of fabrics

When:       Saturday Mornings 
Where:      Sewing Shed Stroud
Time:         10 - 11:30 AM 
Fee:           Per block, see below.

Term 1:      10 January - 7 February, Saturday morning sessions, 5 weeks. Sold out.

Term 2:      7 March - 28 March, Saturday morning sessions, 4 weeks. Fee 60. Sold out.

There is one concession spot available, so please contact us to discuss this. 

Term 3:      25 April - 16 May, Saturday Morning session, 4 weeks. 7 spaces left. Fee 80. 10am - 12noon

There is one concession spot available, so please contact us to discuss this. 

What you need: 

• Sewing kit (if you have) : fabric scissors, pins, unpicker, marking tools; chalk or pens, thread
• Fabrics and thread for your project, details will be given.