Introduction to Professional Sewing Skills Short Course

About this course

The course introduces machine sewing alongside core garment-making techniques. Participants work with cut fabric pieces, identify their shapes, align seam allowance edges and practise stitching different seam types and applications. Teaching includes repeated accuracy exercises, with attention to observing seam allowances while sewing. Projects include constructing a tote bag and a skirt, allowing these techniques to be applied in finished items.

What you'll learn

• Operate a sewing machine for basic sewing tasks
• Identify the shapes of cut fabric pieces
• Align seam allowance edges before stitching
• Stitch seams accurately using different seam applications
• Construct a tote bag and a skirt

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for adults aged 18 and over who are new to sewing and want an introduction to machine sewing. It involves practical, repeated stitching exercises focused on accuracy and observation.

• No previous experience is required
• Suitable for learners aged 18 and over