12 Week Course // Every Tuesday, 7-9pm // Cost: £225 (includes pattern) + fabrics // Instructor: Susie Haigh, Designer // Pattern Selection Guide
About this Course
Led by Podnip designer, Susie Haigh, this is a 12-week sewing course for beginners, with a specific focus on garment construction (a.k.a making your own clothes!).
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 in a fabric of your choice. Options include skirts, dresses, blouses, shorts, and even some kids clothing. And MEN…don't be discouraged by the title of this course; we'd love to have you on board and would be happy to discuss options for what you can make. Just get in touch.
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." - Laura Tabor
To book your place on this course, please use our online booking system below.
Booking Your Place
To book you place on this course, just use our online booking system below. You can book with a deposit 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.
Any Questions?
If you have any questions please have a look at our FAQs page. We also recommend reading the relevant page on our Course Information directory, which includes essential information such as what supplies you'll need for the class.
If you don't find your answer in either of these places, then please feel free to contact us.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Because of the popularity of our courses and the limited number of spaces available, we've now introduced a Cancellation & Refund Policy. The main aim of this is to make it fairer on those people who have signed up to the waiting list and to try and reduce last minute cancellations. Please familiarise yourself with this policy (below) before booking on this course.
Non-Refundable Deposit
All of our courses and workshops require a Deposit to book your place. The cost of the Deposit may vary, but it will be stated on the online course literature or booking page. Please note that the Deposit is completely non-refundable. If you pay the full course fee at the time of booking, the Deposit portion of that fee is retained as your non-refundable deposit.
Cancellation & Course Fees Refund
If you cancel your booking 14 or more full days before the start date of your course or workshop, you will be refunded the balance of your fees. This is equivalent to your full course fees minus your non-refundable Deposit.
If you cancel within 14 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.