The Thrifty Stitcher 

Modern, funky sewing classes in London  


Starting from scratch- Intensive beginners full day

Beginners' classes

Starting from Scratch Sewing Day - An Intensive Beginners Full Day 
If you’ve always wanted to sew but never known where to start, this course is for you. Starting at the very beginning this step by step day will have you thrifty stitching in no time. During the day we will guide you through the basics:

                                     
  • Threading needles, and using simple hand sewing stitches to make a fabric rosette brooch 
  • Cover a button, and sew on different types of buttons
                      
  • Begin to use a sewing machine- Wind on a bobbin, thread the machine,Learn to start sewing forward in straight lines, and turn corners. 
  • Sew simple seams. 
  • Find out about simple seam finishes. 
  • Mark up your choice of fabric from our selection & cut it out using a simple pattern. 
  • Put together either a simple shopper bag or a simple cushion, and take away not only your finished project, but the pattern so you can make again at home 
  • Learn lots of handy tips and tricks of the trade from professional sewers 

All tools and materials included, just bring yourself! 
Unlimited Tea, Coffee and biscuit
 provided all day, but please do bring a sandwich for lunch. 
10.45 am - 6 pm- arrive early for a cuppa before session starts promptly at 11am 
Cost - £94 (max 6 places per class)
Please see our booking terms and conditions before you make a booking

Gift vouchers are the perfect present for anyone itching to get started with a sewing machine.

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What People have said about this class-


Carol - "What a great day, thank you so much to Cl and Alex. Already been online to order sewing machine and can't wait to get started!"


Sophia - I had a great time and I'm still chuffed to bits with my creation"


Kim - "Just wanted to say that I had a fabulous day, with equally fabulous ladies, I dreamt all night of sewing though! Ha!"


Fran - " A really great course with excellent teachers. Very laid back friendly atmosphere. I went away feeling like i had really learnt how to use a sewing machine (miracle) and was very proud of my cushion."


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Booking terms and conditions-

We reserve the right to cancel if there are less than 2 students booked.

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