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Adult Level 1
Complete Beginner Sewing Classes 

Weekly classes held over around 11 weeks for adults who have never sewn before or not for a very long time.

You Will Learn

All the skills you need to make a your first garment, including:

  • setting up your machine

  • seam allowances & edgestitching

  • darts

  • staystitching

  • inserting a zip

  • understitching

  • stitch in the ditch

  • hemming

  • attaching a waistband

  • following a pattern

  • and many other skills needed to make your own garments.

You Will Receive

  • Expert tuition

  • Workbook

  • Fabric to create all projects except your final skirt

  • Use of the class sewing machines - Brother Innov-is 15

  • Haberdashery to complete all projects except your final skirt

  • Use of any sewing tools required, such as scissors, tape measures and pins.

You Will Need

  • 1-2m of woven fabric to create your final skirt.  Suitable fabric choices will be discussed in class, including where you can purchase them from.  A small selection of appropriate fabrics may be available to buy in the studio.  

  • A zip and hook & bar for your skirt.  This will be discussed in class.

  • You are welcome to bring your own woven fabric for any other projects,    though it is advisable to discuss their suitability in advance.

Course Description

If you have never used a sewing a sewing machine before (or it has been a while...), then you have found the right course for you!

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This is an approximately eleven week programme designed to begin you on your sewing journey.  Starting with the basics of how to set up your sewing machine, over the course of the programme, you will learn all the essential skills you need to create your own skirt.  You can see a list of just some of the skills covered in Level 1 above.​

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Along the way, you will create your own samples for your workbook of all the techniques that you will be able to refer back to at home any time, and a range of other projects including a bowl cosy, tablet pouch, cup cosy and more...

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You will also learn how to prepare and follow a pattern, leaving the class with a full pattern for your finished skirt.

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This course is suitable for complete beginners or those needing to refresh their skills.  If there are skills in the list above that you are not sure of and would like to learn then this is the perfect course for you.  If you feel that you know these skills and are looking for something more, check out the details of our Level 2, 3 and Stretch sewing classes.

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Classes are limited to 7 people.  

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A range of class times are available to allow you to select the one which suits you best.  If your preferred option is unavailable, you can be added to a waiting list for a future class and we will let you know when a place becomes available.  You can sign up for the waiting list using the menu bar or by clicking here.

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If you are concerned about  holidays and having to miss a class or two, please check out the Missed Classes & Catch Up Policy page.

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If you would like to purchase a class as a gift, please go to our Gift Card page, or you can book the class using the recipient's details.

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Based in a beautiful studio in the centre of Paisley, just outside of Glasgow.

9 New Street, Paisley, PA1 1XU.

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Details of our Refund & Cancellation Policy can be found in our policy section.

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Book a Level 1
Complete Beginner Class

If you don't see a day of the week, time of day or start date that suits you, please use the Waiting List page to sign up to be informed of any spaces at The Auld Atelier as they become available.

Please note: Due to the popularity of the classes, there can be times when classes aren't available to book.  Many people choose to continue on to Level 2, then 3, and then the Stretch Class which means that Level 1 spaces do not become available very often, but I have to believe that that is because the students each feel they are getting real value for money from their classes. ​

Holidays

I understand that people may be sick, have an unavoidable appointment or have a holiday booked.  You can find full details of this on our Missed Classes & Catch Ups Policy page.  However, if you are concerned that you already know that you would need more than 1-2 weeks off though, please get in touch to discuss what you need.
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There will be no classes over the festive season - between 23rd December and 4th January, though exact holiday dates can be agreed with each class as we approach them.

December

This class start date is projected as there is still a class working on Monday afternoons which needs to finish first.  If the start date needs to be moved to the following week, anyone who has booked a place will be informed.

There are currently no Level 1 classes available to book, but please use the Contact page to be added to the waiting list and to let me know the days and times you are/are not available.

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