Sew Christmas

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Course description: 

A one day course to bring your sewing machine, and use it to make a hanging gift box and/or some Christmas bunting. Some sewing machines are available at Lifelong learning if you do not have one.

The course will include using your machine, and applying different techniques, to increase your sewing confidence.

You will make a template for something and learn about haberdashery and fabrics, while having fun making a Christmas item.

Learning Objectives: 

To learn to measure up for a template.

To learn to improvise and adjust sizings on a simple pattern diagram using accurate measurements.

To learn about haberdashery, what is available and how to source it.

To learn the uses of different stitches.

To complete a simple Christmas project.

Advice will be given in the class on sourcing materials.

Don’t be afraid to try; it’s great fun with a sense of achievement at the end. You should be able to use what you learn today afterwards.

Category: 
Arts, Crafts & Creative
Tutor: 
Jane Hurd
Course dates: 
Sat, 22/11/2014 - 10:00 to 15:30
Venue: 
Room 4 (Carn Gwaval Wellbeing Centre)
Course fees: 
£20.00
Equipment to bring: 
Bring your own sewing machine and any accessories and needles you have. Machines will be available in the session if you need one to use.
Lunch/refreshments: 
Half an hour break for lunch (not provided, please bring your own lunch) 12.30 -1.00pm
Assessment: 
Your tutor will explain your learning objectives and monitor your progress throughout the course.
Homework: 
None.
Additional costs: 
Various haberdashery items may be needed. Advice on this will be given. If you do not have the items to bring to the class, some will be available in the class, but you will need to have them yourself in order to work at home.
Further development: 
Ongoing longer sewing courses and some one-day sessions are planned for the future.