Introduction to using the sewing machine

ByCity Lit

Sewing & Clothesmaking

Beginner

A beginner-level workshop covering sewing-machine setup, threading, machine feet, practical seams, troubleshooting and basic maintenance.

About this course

Learners use a Bernina sewing machine individually, with demonstrations, discussions, workshop practice and one-to-one guidance. The course covers machine setup and threading, selecting and using different machine feet, practical stitches, seams and hems, and troubleshooting common problems. Participants also practise safe use of sewing tools and equipment, produce samples for future reference, and learn basic machine maintenance. All course work can be completed in class.

What you'll learn

  • Set up and thread a sewing machine
  • Use different machine feet to produce sewing samples
  • Sew practical stitches, seams and hems
  • Troubleshoot basic sewing-machine problems
  • Use sewing tools and equipment safely
  • Carry out basic sewing-machine maintenance

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners and for learners looking to improve basic sewing-machine skills. Participation includes following simple written and verbal instructions, taking part in group discussions and using basic measurements and calculations.

  • Suitable for learners developing basic sewing-machine skills
  • Includes group discussions alongside individual machine work
  • Requires the ability to follow simple written and verbal instructions
  • Uses basic measurements and calculations

Before you go

  • Basic materials and resources are available as part of the course.
  • Learners may bring a notebook or folder for recording their learning and keeping sewing samples.

Class teachers

  • Renata Minoldo

    Class teacher

  • Selina Latour

    Class teacher

Where this course runs

City Lit

London's largest adult education provider

11 sewing & clothesmaking courses on Learn.London

Upcoming classes

3 classes

Selected date

Tue 8 Dec 2026

10:00 – 17:00 • 1 day

£149

Keeley Street, Covent Garden

Renata MinoldoClass teacher
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Other available dates

  • Sun 10 Jan 2027

    10:00 – 17:00 • 1 day

    Keeley Street, Covent Garden

    Selina Latour

    £149

  • Sun 11 Apr 2027

    10:00 – 17:00 • 1 day

    Keeley Street, Covent Garden

    Selina Latour

    £149

StartsScheduleLengthTeacherVenuePrice
10 Jan 2027
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
One-day class1 day
SelinaLatour
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£149.00
11 Apr 2027
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
One-day class1 day
SelinaLatour
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£149.00
  • Tue 8 Dec, 10:00 - 17:00

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    1 day
    Keeley Street
    1 dayTue 10:00£149
    RenataMinoldoKeeley Street
    RenataMinoldo
    £149
  • Sun 10 Jan, 10:00 - 17:00

    1 day
    Keeley Street
    1 daySun 10:00£149
    SelinaLatourKeeley Street
    SelinaLatour
    £149
  • Sun 11 Apr, 10:00 - 17:00

    1 day
    Keeley Street
    1 daySun 10:00£149
    SelinaLatourKeeley Street
    SelinaLatour
    £149

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