Introduction to Machine Sewing Part 2: Essential Garment Skills
A guided Beginner-level follow-on covering essential garment construction through demonstrations, technique samples and a mini calico garment.
About this course
This follow-on session develops the machine-sewing skills needed for basic garment making. Participants explore core construction techniques through guided demonstrations, then practise them on technique samples and a mini calico garment. The class provides a structured introduction to the building blocks of garment construction and prepares learners to begin working with a first sewing pattern.
What you'll learn
- Practise essential garment-construction techniques on fabric samples.
- Apply basic construction methods to a mini calico garment.
- Use foundational garment-making skills as a starting point for a first sewing pattern.
Is this course right for you?
This Beginner Plus course is intended for learners who are comfortable using a sewing machine and have completed Part 1 or an equivalent beginners’ class. Participation combines demonstrations with hands-on practice.
- Maximum class size is six participants.
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
6 classes
Selected date
Sat 31 Oct 2026
14:30 – 17:30 • 1 day
£85
66 Essex Road, Angel
Sewing & Clothesmaking team
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| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
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31 Oct 2026 Saturday | 14:30 - 17:30 | One-day class1 day | Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher | 66 Essex RoadIslington, London N1 8LR | £85.00 | Book now |
11 Nov 2026 Wednesday | 14:30 - 17:30 | One-day class1 day | Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher | 66 Essex RoadIslington, London N1 8LR | £85.00 | |
1 Dec 2026 Tuesday | 14:30 - 17:30 | One-day class1 day | Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher | 66 Essex RoadIslington, London N1 8LR | £85.00 | |
9 Dec 2026 Wednesday | 14:30 - 17:30 | One-day class1 day | Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher | 66 Essex RoadIslington, London N1 8LR | £85.00 | |
4 Jan 2027 Monday | 14:00 - 17:00 | One-day class1 day | Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher | 66 Essex RoadIslington, London N1 8LR | £85.00 | |
1 Mar 2027 Monday | 14:00 - 17:00 | One-day class1 day | Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher | 66 Essex RoadIslington, London N1 8LR | £85.00 |
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