All Sewn Up! Free - Five Week Sewing Course

Sewing is an essential life skill, and this course teaches those basics, whilst also instilling the importance of repairing and reusing for environmental and budgeting reasons.  By the end of the course you'll be able to: Describe and list sewing machine basics; what should be in a sewing kit? Learn how to use a machine and make a simple pin cushion Sew a patchwork cushion cover using a simple envelope technique   Describe pattern basics; learn how to ‘read’ a pattern – start work on pinning and cutting out a simple book bag  Demonstrate simple hand-finishing techniques   Sew buttons, hems and other minor mends and alterations   Please note, this course is funded for London residents only. If you live outside London, please contact georgia@gcda.org.uk  If showing fully booked, please contact gerogia@gcda.org.uk and ask to be added to the waiting list