Beginners Sewing Course XL - 2 days
This 2-day introductory course, run by Artisan Stitch, is a good starting point to learn expert sewing techniques whether you want to progress into dressmaking, soft furnishing or craft projects.
About Beginners Sewing Course XL - 2 days
| 22nd Aug 2025 to 23rd Aug 2025 | |
| 10am to 5pm | |
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Artisan Stitch Studio 6.03A, Edinburgh Palette 151 London Road, Edinburgh East EH7 6AE |
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| £170 | |
| Visit the event website here | |
| Facebook information can be found here | |
This 2-day introductory course is a good starting point to learn expert sewing techniques whether you want to progress into dressmaking, soft furnishing or craft projects. It’s also a great refresher if you’ve not sewn for a while. Why is it called ‘XL’? – because it’s an extended version of my classic ‘Beginners sewing course’. It has two additional projects to make. This extra practice gives you 50% more fun, and twice as much confidence.
This course runs on Friday 22nd & Sat 23rd August 2025 10am-5pm.
Course Description
You’ll learn how to understand sewing machines, get experience of using different stitch types, learning about stitch lengths, widths and tensions. I’ll explain what the different presser feet are for and you’ll learn how to measure and cut fabric. There’s a session on mending too, so you can bring along any garments that are damaged and I’ll show you how to fix them or how to take up those hems.
Artisan Stitch holds a Certificate of Excellence and is rated ‘Best sewing classes in Edinburgh’. A UK Enterprise award followed for Best Sewing Classes 2020 and the Best Private Sewing Education & Tuition 2021, Best Creative Textiles Workshop 2022/3, Best Craft Course Provider 2023/24 and Best Sewing Tuition provider 2024/25.
What others have said:
“I absolutely LOVED my course with you. Thank you so much! I am now so inspired to continue my sewing journey and will be signing up for a dressmaking course in the new year” – Emily S. Oct 2024
Artisan Stitch is the only course provider in Edinburgh and one of only two in Scotland, that is recommended by Queen Margaret University.
Level: Beginners (or as a refresher if you haven’t sewn for a while)
Who is the Beginners Sewing Course XL aimed at?
Absolute Beginners (if you’ve never used a sewing machine before)
Novice sewists (if you’ve recently learned and would like to know a bit more)
Lapsed sewists (as a refresher if you haven’t sewn for a while)
Adults aged 16 years and over
What will I learn?
How to use a sewing machine safely and confidently
How to wind bobbins and thread a sewing machine
Understand the importance of correct thread tension
How to sew perfect straight lines, smooth curves and turn corners
Learn three different seam types and when to use them
How to take up hems by machine and by hand
Make machined buttonholes and how to sew in a zip
Sewing machine maintenance – how to clean and look after your machine
Mending: repair tears or split seams, sew on buttons
How to make three great sewing projects to practice your new skills:
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