Learn How to Use Your Sewing Machine
For sewing machine owners who want to unlock their genius and master their machine like a pro!
Do you have a sewing machine shoved away in a cupboard that you keep looking at and long to use?
Have you been inspired by the BBC programme The Great British Sewing Bee and itching to start making garments?
Or perhaps you used to love making your own clothes or it’s something that you did when you were younger and it's been so long since you stitched anything that you don’t even remember how to thread your machine?
Then book yourself onto this sewing workshop.
What’s Covered
Discover the secrets of threading your machine with ease, so you can start sewing your dream projects without getting tangled or frustrated!
Master the art of adjusting your machine's dials, buttons, and knobs, and achieve perfect results every time - no more wonky seams or uneven stitches!
Create a practical and stylish apron project under expert guidance, and leave with a useful garment you made yourself - a beautiful reminder of your newfound sewing skills and an enjoyable day in the charming grounds of the Chiltern Open Air Museum!
Linda says - 'Had a fabulous day today upskilling myself on my sewing machine! An absolutely brilliant day with the bery talented (and patient!) sewing goddess Vee Tanner of Vee's Sewing Journeys. Really learned a lot today and improved my efforts considerably with the sewing machine. Lots of practice stuff to start and then created a lovely apron from start to finish with Vee's expert guidance. If you've got a sewing machine that you're not confident using, you need a refresher or you would just like to improve your sewing machine skills this workshop is perfect!'
What is Included
A 1-day interactive sewing machine mastery workshop
A workshop for beginners who want to conquer their fear of their sewing machine and become a confident sewist.
What You Need to Bring
Your sewing machine and accessories
There will be an hour’s lunch break, so please bring your own packed lunch or purchase a light lunch in the Museum’s Village Kitchen.
£125 (includes materials for apron project)
There are only 4 places available so book now to avoid disappointment.
Linda says - 'Had a fabulous day today upskilling myself on my sewing machine! An absolutely brilliant day with the bery talented (and patient!) sewing goddess Vee Tanner of Vee's Sewing Journeys. Really learned a lot today and improved my efforts considerably with the sewing machine. Lots of practice stuff to start and then created a lovely apron from start to finish with Vee's expert guidance. If you've got a sewing machine that you're not confident using, you need a refresher or you would just like to improve your sewing machine skills this workshop is perfect!'
How to Book
The course runs from 10am until 4pm
The cost of the Course is £125 per person which includes materials for the apron project
There are a maximum of 4 people in this workshop.