Try Getting to Know Your Electric Sewing Machine (09V52FC/24)
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Course details
Sewing can be an expensive hobby, but you can also sew to save money. Mending, refashioning, upcycling, and using fabric from charity shops helps a lot.
You can use sheets, curtains, tablecloths, etc. and upcycle them into garments, bags, etc.
You can use a modern electric sewing machine to create all sorts of incredible garments and furnishings, with beautiful embellishments and decorative stitches. But before you can learn all that it’s vital to start at the beginning, with the very basics.
That’s why we’ve created this short free taster course to get you started. It’s perfect if you’d like to try one of our more advanced sewing courses but have no experience – or if you have a machine at home that’s gathering dust because you don’t know what to do with it.
You’ll learn what all the different parts of a sewing machine are for, and what you need to do with them – like threading the needle, filling the bobbin, and adjusting tension.
We can’t promise you’ll be sewing like a pro by the end of the session – but you’ll have a great knowledge foundation to build on!
What will I learn?
You will learn how to:
- Thread the machine
- Fill the bobbin
- Change needles
- Change feet
- Clean your machine correctly and carry out basic maintenance
- How to adjust the tension
- How to select stitches
- How to sew corners, straight and curves
How much will it cost?
This course is free.
What is it like to learn with East Riding Adult Learning and Employability?
At East Riding Adult Learning and Employability we pride ourselves on the support we give to our learners, from the very first time you contact us, to the day you achieve your goals.
If you choose to join this course you will be supported by our dedicated staff, learn in a small friendly and welcoming group, have the opportunity to take part in activities to practise your skills, be encouraged to continue to practise when you are away from the classroom and receive lots of encouragement to help you build both your skills and your confidence.
As well as working in groups, you will benefit from regular time working with your tutor, discussing your progress and planning your next steps. They will also tell you about all of the other great opportunities that you have access to including help with developing your skills, joining one of our creative skills classes or sessions to improve your health, wellbeing, confidence or resilience. If you are looking for work or aiming for a change of role, then your tutor will also make you aware of the employability programmes we have available to support you in achieving your employment goals.
Our team will be there to support you at every step of your journey and we always welcome your feedback to help us ensure that you feel safe, happy, supported and welcome.
What do I need to join the course?
This course is aimed at absolute beginners.
What do I need to provide for the first session?
You don’t need to bring anything - we will supply all resources.
What could I do next?
You may wish to develop your skills further by attending our further Getting to know your electric sewing machine and dressmaking courses or you may like to consider some of our other Adult Learning courses such as our Art sessions, soft furnishings, pottery, creative writing, interior design, photography or computer skills, English, maths and employability.
Can we help you to learn?
You can find more information on the Financial help and additional support page or you can contact us to talk about this and any other support we can provide.
Venue Details
Adult Learning BeverleyAdult Learning Centre, Burden Road, Beverley
HU17 9LW
01482 887670