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Sew It, Don't Throw It - Workshop 4

Know Your Sewing Machine

No skills required. Learn to use a sewing machine. Best practice and safety. Threading, stitching and generally 'getting to know' the machine.

Tutor: Mary

Venue: Hastings Hall, St Helen's Community Heritage Centre

Date: Tuesday 25th April

Time: 10 am - 11.30 am

90 minute workshop.

There are just 8 places, so please book early.

Important info about Workshops 

  • Textiles brought to the workshops should be clean.
  • If possible please bring matching thread where needed.
  • Please bring a pencil for marking fabrics/drawing patterns and a notebook for all that info you will want to record.
  • Workshops are for beginners or improvers, over 18s only.
  • For safety reasons children cannot come to the workshops.
  • We won’t be serving drinks but you can bring a bottle of water which should be kept away from equipment and fabric.
  • Please wear closed toe shoes, not sandals or flip flops, for safety reasons and remove bangles or large rings when using the sewing machines.

To book on the workshop please complete the form below.

Workshops are free of charge but please let us know if you are unable to attend so that we can offer a place to someone on our waiting list.

If you try to book and the workshop is full, please email sthelensheritage@gmail.com to request addition to our waiting list. Please state clearly in your email which workshop you would like to attend.