Machine Improvers: Zipped Wash Bag

Class Length: 3.5 hours
Number in Class: 6
Entry Level: You will need to have completed one of our ‘Sewing Machine Basics’ courses or have similar experience with a machine.  This means you must be able to thread the machine on your own, wind a bobbin, and go forwards and backwards with straight stitch.
Materials: Not Included: Please see materials list.
Tutor: Terry Baker

This is a next step class for those having attended one of our Machine Basics classes, or for those having a similar level of experience with a sewing machine. This is a great class for combating your fear of zips, and helping you on your way to dressmaking.

Leave the class having made a fully lined, zipped pouch or make-up bag.

Current Class Dates:
Tuesday 21st January, 9.30am - 1.00pm
Monday 3rd March, 9.30am - 1.00pm
Sunday 30th March, 9.30am - 1.00pm

Discount for Class Attendees
On the day of your class please make sure you leave time after your morning class, or before your afternoon class to browse our shop. Class attendees get 10% of purchases* in the shop on the day of their class. *Excludes Gift Vouchers, Sewing Machines & Classes

All our classes are non-refundable and non-transferable.  We urge you to carefully check your diary prior to booking to ensure that you can attend.  We also need three students enrolled on the class otherwise it is subject to cancellation.  By purchasing this class you are agreeing to our full class policy.

Class Materials and Equipment
Materials are not included in the price. Please see list of materials below. It is your responsibility to prepare your materials so that you are ready to learn when the class starts. You may want to come into the shop in the days before the class and our staff will help you get together everything that you will need. Please be aware that you may not wish to purchase class materials until the minimum class number of three students has been reached.

Machine: You ideally will have your own working sewing machine to bring with you (bring the manual too if you have one). You will also need a zip foot for your machine. We do have a limited number of shop machines that can be borrowed. These need to be booked in advance. 
Fabric: 1 x fat quarter of a printed cotton (a quilting cotton works well); 1 x fat quarter of a plain cotton (a quilting cotton works well), 0.5m x Medium weight interfacing
Thread: 1 x 100m reel of Gutermann Sew All or similar
Zip: 1 x 16” dress and skirt zip
Haberdashery: You may find it useful to bring your own scissors, tape measure, pins and chalk, although we will have these to borrow.