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Beginners Sewing Patterns

Post author By Jen Skedd
Post date January 19, 2017

Beginners Sewing Patterns

Beginners sewing patterns may not be the most glamorous or fashion-forward designs. But when you’re just starting out on your sewing journey, it’s easy to get carried away with your ambitions and take on too much. Perhaps you aspire to design Oscar-red-carpet worthy frocks for A-list celebs. Just take a look at the gorgeous outfits worn by Emma Stone on the Golden Globes La-La-Land tour. But Prada and Gucci gowns such as these are highly-technical feats of textile engineering requiring the very best of precision cutting and sewing techniques.

Firstly you’ll need a Beginners Sewing Course to learn to use a sewing machine. Concentrate on learning foundation sewing techniques and doing them well. Then building up your skills by making a couple of simple craft projects. Once your comfortable with your machine, you’ll be ready for a Dressmaking course.

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Sewing Classes & Workshops – July 2016

Post author By Jen Skedd
Post date June 19, 2016

Here’s a rundown of the sewing classes and workshops happening at Artisan Stitch throughout July. So if you’re on holiday in Edinburgh and looking for something different and fun to do, why not try a new hobby like Feltmaking, or make a gorgeous wrap skirt? Easy to make and even easier to wear!

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Generation Hop

Post author By Jen Skedd
Post date August 3, 2015

Generation Hop

This sewing class shows a generation hop. Here we have 14 year-old Sophie and her Gran (14 years plus), learning to make a fold-up tote shopping bag. This was Sophie’s first ever sewing project and she thoroughly enjoyed it. Sewing is an activity that can be undertaken by everyone, and truly spans the generations, as evidenced in this photo.