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Sewing for Beginners

12 Week Course // Every Tuesday, 7-9pm // Cost: £175 (includes pattern) // Instructor: Susie Haigh, Designer // Pattern Selection Guide (PDF)

About this Course

The beginner's course is an ideal starting point if you're thinking about learning to sew or even if you want to brush up on your existing skills before moving on to more advanced projects. 

Learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine, how to use a flat pattern, basic stitches and foundationary sewing techniques. Then apply what you've learned to creating a simple garment using a fabric of your choice. Click here to have a look at the choice of garment patterns we offer to students taking this course.

The beginner's course has become so popular that we now offer an Evening Course and an Afternoon Course. 

"I have loved the classes so much and have learned so much. I am thrilled with my dress and can't wait to make more. Cassandra is a fantastic, patient teacher and creates a wonderful environment in which to learn" - Laura Tabor

To book your place on this course, please use our online booking system below. 

Booking Your Place

To book your place on this course, you can use our online booking system below. You can pay a deposit of £10 or, if you prefer, pay the full course amount. You can pay by Paypal or any major credit/debit card. (Note that the booking system uses PayPal to process payments, but a PayPal account is not required. Simply select to pay by credit/debit card without registering at the PayPal page). 

Choosing a Pattern to Make

When you come to make a booking, the online booking system will ask you to select which garment you would like to make on the course. Simply select your preferred pattern from the list; the booking system will notify us of your choice, and we can order your pattern in advance.  

If you haven't already had a look at the patterns available, you can do so by clicking here. You will need a PDF viewer (such as Adobe PDF Reader) installed to view this document.

Any Questions?

If you have any questions about this course in terms of what to bring, booking a place, or anything else, please have a look at our FAQs page. If you don't find your answer there, then feel free to contact us. 

Paying Your Balance

If you booked your place by paying a £10 deposit, you can pay your balance anytime. Just visit our balance payment page to see our options for making payments. 

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Non-Refundable Desposit

All our courses and workshops require a £10 deposit to book your place. This deposit is non-refundable. If you pay the full course fee at the time of booking, then £10 of of that fee is retained as your non-refundable deposit. 

Cancellation & Course Fees Refund

If you decide to cancel your booking and you have already paid the full course fee, then you are guaranteed a full refund (minus £10 deposit), so long as you cancel 7 or more full days before the start of your course/workshop.

If you cancel within 7 days of the start date of the course/workshop, a refund will only be issued if a replacement student can be found to take your place. 

If you decide to cancel your place once the course has started, a refund is not guaranteed. In this situation we shall review the circumstances of the cancellation before deciding on appropriate solution.