- Course code
- TRLFC25511
- Venue
- Day
- Tuesday
- Start time
- 18:30
- End time
- 20:30
- Start date
- 13/01/2026
- End date
- 10/02/2026
- Fee information
- Standard fee: £47.00, GoCV+ fee: £11.50
- Overview
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In this course, you will learn the fundamental skills needed to confidently use a sewing machine, from threading and stitching to understanding different fabrics and patterns. Through practical, hands-on projects, you’ll create a range of small seasonal projects and simple items such as bags, home accessories, and basic garments. The course focuses on building your confidence to prepare you to use your skills beyond this class. Through learning essential sewing techniques, the course aims to encourage creativity and personal style, making it perfect for complete beginners or those looking to refresh their skills.
By the end of this course, you will have acquired the skills to enable you to use a sewing machine and understand a selection of machine techniques.
Sewing machines are provided and students cannot use their own machines, due to health and safety reasons.
ENGAGING WITH YOUR PERSONAL LEARNING RECORD (PLR) PAPERWORK
All community learning courses require learners to engage with PLR paperwork. At the start of the course, you will record and update your learning aims which you will work towards during the duration of the course. Your tutor will assess your learning throughout the beginning, mid-point and end of the course to provide written feedback and document your progression. - Course level and content
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This is a beginners course.
• Learn the basic skills needed to safely use a sewing machine
• Create a selection of useful samples/projects
• Gain knowledge and use suitable fabric, threads, and machine stitching - What do you need?
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• Machine sewing cotton
• Fabric Scissors
• A4 Cotton craft fabric
• Pins, ruler, pencil - What can I do next?
- Progression routes include enrolling on another craft course such as Get Started With Machine Sewing. Additionally you can enrol on another art/craft course.
- Enrolment status
- Available for Enrolment
- How to enrol
- Enrol online using the link below
- Enrolment link
- Contact for additional information or help
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aeslifeskills@coventry.gov.uk or 024 7697 5200
