Learn to Sew

we have a variety of learn to sew courses coming up. If you would like to learn the basics of how to use your sewing machine, we suggest signing up for Course 1 - learn to sew a Cushion. This is a great introduction to how to use your machine and basic stitches and seams.

Learning with an expert tutor is a great way to grow your confidence and skills in sewing.

Our tutor is professional sewing teacher Tracey Mee.

Course 1: Learn to Sew make a CUSHION
Do you have a sewing machine that you don't feel 100% confident using? This course is designed to help you learn the basics of how your machine works and how to sew.

In this 2 hour evening course, you will make a cushion with an envelope back, and is a great way to learn seams and how to work with fabric. Taught by our professional tutor Tracey Mee who runs a sewing studio and is a trained tailor.

You can use fabric from our fabric re-use hub (included in the price) or bring your own.

Ideally you will bring your own sewing machine so you can get to know it, but if you don't have a sewing machine we do have a few spares in the shed that you can learn on and come back in as a member and use!

Tues 21 Jan 7-9pm

Course 2: Learn to follow a pattern TROUSERS
Do you want to learn how to make your own clothes?

In this day long course you will learn how to follow a pattern to make a simple pair of elasticated waist trousers or shorts. Taught by our professional tutor Tracey Mee who runs a sewing studio and is a trained tailor.

You will choose and supply your own fabric.

Ideally you will bring your own sewing machine so you can get to know it, but if you don't have a sewing machine we do have a few spares in the shed that you can learn on and come back in as a member and use!

Saturday 25 Jan 10am-5pm

Course 3: Sewing Surgery
Do you have have some ongoing sewing projects but need to have a tutor on hand to ask questions and get advice for the tricky bits? Then Sewing Surgery is for you.

This is a 2 hour session with a tutor on hand to help you through your questions on your project. Taught by our professional tutor Tracey Mee who runs a sewing studio and is a trained tailor.

last Monday of the month 7-9pm:

27 January 2025

24 Feb 2025

cost: £40 for the 1 session course
shed member price: £30 for members

cost: £80
shed member price: £60

cost: £10 drop in fee per session

Course 4: Leather - make a small card/coin purse
Are you curious to try leathermaking?

In this short 1.5 hour evening course you will learn how to make a small leather purse suitable for coins or bank cards.

We have leather offcuts available in our fabric re-use hub and leather tools and rivets that you can use.

option 1: Mon 10 March 7pm-8:30pm

cost: £20 incl. materials per 1.5 hour session
shed member price: £10 for members