{"product_id":"sewing-machine-basics","title":"Sewing Machine Basics | An Introduction | Plymouth | 16 January","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBring Your Own Sewing Machine: An Introduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGot a sewing machine sitting at home that you’re not quite sure how to use? Bring it along and let’s get you started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday 16th January, 9:30am–12:00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitch \u0026amp; Splodge, Stoke, Plymouth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£20 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges 18+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beginner-friendly workshop is an introduction to using your own domestic sewing machine. We’ll take things slowly and cover the basics, including setting up your machine, getting to know its different functions and learning how to actually start sewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’m a fully qualified secondary Art \u0026amp; Design teacher, as well as an artist and maker, so I’m experienced in helping complete beginners feel comfortable trying something new. You’ll have plenty of time to ask questions and work with your own machine, so you can leave feeling more confident about using it at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo previous sewing experience is needed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat we’ll cover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting up your sewing machine \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGetting familiar with the basic functions and controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreading your machine and winding a bobbin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding needles, stitches and tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing some basic stitches and getting comfortable with your machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTroubleshooting some common beginner problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe option to work on a small project \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaning your machine \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime to ask questions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e your own domestic sewing machine, along with its foot pedal, power cable and any accessories that came with it. If you have your machine’s manual, bring that too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an introduction rather than a formal sewing class, so the focus is on helping you understand\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eyour machine and feel confident getting started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: workshops and clubs are non-refundable. If you have any issues or questions, please contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@gingerandmake.co.uk\"\u003ehello@gingerandmake.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ginger + Make ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57269291843924,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7654\/9204\/files\/sewing-machine.jpg?v=1791233704","url":"https:\/\/gingerandmake.co.uk\/products\/sewing-machine-basics","provider":"Ginger + Make ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}