Sewing essentials: learn to sew winter accessories

About this course

Learners make wearable winter accessories such as scarves, hats, snoods or mittens from pre-cut fabric. Sessions combine demonstrations, guided exercises, individual feedback and practice-led making. The course covers accurate fabric handling, machine stitching, seam construction, buttonholes, hand-sewn buttons and neat finishing. Informal assessment takes place throughout the project as learners receive feedback while developing and completing their accessory.

What you'll learn

• Construct seams and apply neat finishing techniques
• Operate a sewing machine with greater control
• Work accurately with pre-cut fabric
• Sew buttonholes and attach buttons by hand
• Complete a winter accessory using a structured making process

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners with some basic sewing ability, including learners who are out of practice. It suits people who can use a sewing machine and want to develop garment and product-making skills through guided individual work in a small group.

• Complete beginners are advised to take an introductory sewing course first
• Some familiarity with using a sewing machine is indicated
• Learners receive one-to-one feedback during group studio sessions

Before you go

• No materials need to be bought before the first session.
• Learners who want to bring their own materials can ask the tutor for suitable and affordable recommendations.
• Shared equipment and teaching resources are available in the fashion studio.