Have you got a sewing machine still sitting in it's box because you are not sure where to start?
Or maybe you haven't used it for a while and need some support to get back on it?
Toni is here to support you to gain confidence to start your sewing journey.
- Threading - do it and repeat until it becomes second nature - both top and bobbin
- Using an 'automatic threader' if you have one on your machine
- Other tools that can help to thread the needle
- What do the dials mean? From different stitches and where you would use them to adjusting length and width. Most of these are common on machines, you just need to identify them on yours
- DON'T TOUCH THE TENSION - people always go to this first, it should be the last thing you adjust and only because you are sewing a different fabric to usual. Learn when is the right time
- Hints and tips - little things that make a huge difference in your day to day sewing. They are not in books, they come from experience or someone telling you!
- Machine maintenance - look after your machine and it will last for years
- What's gone wrong? - Identifying common issues and how to fix them
- Get started with a simple make so you are ready to jump straight in when you get home
You can bring your own machine along or use ours - we have a selection of machines here so one should be similar to the one you use.
Session will be Saturday 20 September 10am-12pm
Venue: All Souls Community Centre, Ilkeston Road, Nottingham, NG7 3HF.
Cost of this class - £30
You will get use of our sewing machines included in the cost as well as refreshments.
There will be a small selection of fabric and haberdashery available to buy to support yor sewing projects.
Read more about the sewing expert below:
Toni Jarvis has been sewing since she can remember. Always wanting to be a ‘Fashion Designer’ when she grew up, she started her first business at 21 - The Shirt Workshop - designing and manufacturing menswear with a focus on bespoke shirts. Joining other designers to represent Nottingham at London Fashion Week in 1986. Family, working with young people, teaching sewing classes and launching Tiger Green Textiles has honed her skills further. She is passionate about teaching people what she considers to be a life skill and seeing their 'I made that moments', fostering a love of sewing and making.
