Contact us for a chat about sewing or pattern cutting!

info @
sewinbrighton
.co.uk

Kat on 07958964810

Thinking of buying a sewing machine?

If you'd like some advice on buying your own new or second hand sewing machine locally 
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Learn to sew, design, mend and alter your own clothes!

 

learn to use a sewing machine 3 week course - making a cushion

Knickers lizzie making recycled knickers nov 2012

New Courses and Events!

Alterations Short Summer Courses

Confident Curtain Making

Sewing & Finishing Techniques

Drafting Your Own Patterns 

and more...click here for all classes
  weekend workshop winter 2011
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What level stitcher are YOU? Choose your level to see classes to suit you...

Beginner?

Applique Cushions

You are this level if....

  • you've not used a sewing machine before
  • or have used one but have forgotten or feel nervous about sewing

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What to expect at our fun and easy Beginner level sewing classes
You'll quickly learn to sew with a sewing machine within the first couple of hours: basic stitches, sewing seams, threading up & winding a bobbin etc.

Then you'll sew up one or two basic items (e.g. bag, bunting, cushion cover, zip purse) from our programme to practise your beginner sewing skills.

You'll then be ready to continue making clothes or furnishings, do alterations/customising etc at Improver level classes.

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Improver?

jane

You are this level if....

  • you have used a sewing machine & can sew basic stitches to a set seam allowance plus thread up & wind a bobbin etc
  • you have made quite a few things before or only one.

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What to expect at our inspiring and sociable Improver level sewing classes
You'll advance your sewing knowledge by getting expert help and support whilst making clothes, furnishings or other exciting sewing class projects of your choice.

If you are a 'new' Improver or returning to sewing classes after a long break your teacher will also help you with any gaps in your knowledge about getting the most from your sewing machine.

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Experienced?

Jemima and hesione at Werks

You are this level if....

  • you've made clothes from commercial patterns & are ready to design your own patterns or tackle more advanced sewing & dressmaking class projects.

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What to expect
at the exciting and sometimes challenging Experienced level  classes

Take your experience to the next level on our Pattern Drafting (Pattern Cutting) course. Not only will you be able to design your own patterns but altering bought patterns becomes SO much easier and more creative!

We design all our Improver sewing classes with Experienced students in mind too - you just work at your own more advanced pace and on more complicated sewing projects.

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We can lend you a sewing machine for your classes free of charge or you can bring your own.

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 Are you looking to buy a sewing machine?
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  Are you looking for your nearest FABRIC SHOP or HABERDASHERY?
Click here for local places to buy fabric, sewing patterns and notions (zips, cotton etc)

 



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