Learn to Sew Saturday Requirements List
Requirements List - Learn to Sew Saturday
General
If you are not sure what any of the following items are.. don't worry! We will have anything that you don't have, available to borrow on the day and we can advise you on what's best to buy depending on what your future aspirations are.
- Sewing Machine, power lead, foot pedal and the Instruction Book
- Spare Machine Bobbins that fit your machine
- Universal Sewing Machine Needles (preferably size 90)
- Pins
- Wonder clips
- Safety pins
- Unpicker / Seam Ripper
- Scissors - one pair for cutting out fabric; one pair for paper and a small pair for snipping threads and clipping fabrics
- Marking tools (chalk, iron off/wash off pens or chalk pencils)
- Pen, pencil and notebook
- Tape measure
- Matching thread
Projects
We include basic cream calico fabric in the price of the class for you to practice on. If you would like to upgrade to a fabric of your choice you are welcome to (we offer 10% off if you purchase from us either beforehand or on the day). If you are bringing your own you will need to bring enough to make one of these projects.
Tote Bag - 60cm of fabric for the outer/straps and 40cm for the lining.
Cushion - 50cm of fabric (at least 140cm wide) / 60cm if less than 140cm wide
Bunting - 30cm of fabric plus min 2 metres of either bias binding or cotton tape (we can advise on the day)
Apron - 1m of fabric plus 2 metres of cotton tape.
We can help you get the right fabrics if you pop into the shop and you will receive a 10% discount on anything you buy from us before and on the day.
If you have been on one of our Saturday sewing days or have attended our Learn To Sew course we can also offer additional makes such as a Zipped purse or Toiletry bag; Boxy Toiletry bag; book cover; jewellery roll, fabric treasure baskets, sewing mats or table mats. Just message us at the time of booking and let us know what you would like to make on the day and we will let you know what you need to bring.
All Machine Sewing Classes
We do not provide sewing machines for classes as we believe that you will learn more from using your own machine. If your machine is too heavy to lift; let us know before the class and we can make exception by prior arrangement.
We can help you to get your sewing machine from your car to the workshop space upstairs if you pull up outside the shop on the double yellow lines to drop it off. Then you can go and park in the car park behind.
Lunch Breaks
If your class goes over lunchtime you can either:
- Bring your lunch with you
- Pre-order your lunch from the lovely cafe opposite the shop (The Commute).
Our classes generally only break for a maximum 30 minutes so there isn't really time to go out and buy lunch during the day.