{"product_id":"beginners-sewing-machine-class","title":"Learn to Use Your Sewing Machine – Beginner Workshop","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this three-hour workshop, you’ll gain the essential skills and confidence needed to use your sewing machine effectively.  We’ll start with a guided tour of your machine’s anatomy, exploring key components such as the bobbin winder, tension wheel, and feed dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will learn how to wind and insert a bobbin, thread the machine correctly, and use a needle threader with confidence.  Once set up, we will cover thread tension, seam allowances, backstitching, and changing direction while sewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the session, you’ll be equipped with the practical skills to sew safely and accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding the key parts of your sewing machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinding and inserting a bobbin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreading your machine correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing a needle threader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjusting thread tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing with seam allowances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackstitching and turning corners neatly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSewing Machine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your own working machine, including the power cable and foot pedal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality sewing thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e At least one fat quarter of medium-weight cotton or calico fabric to test your stitches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabrics and sewing supplies are available to purchase from our shop or online at purple-stitches.live.  The shop will be open 30 minutes before and after the class for any last-minute bits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is designed for absolute beginners or those needing a refresher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClass Size\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum of 6 students for plenty of individual support.  Please be aware that we need two students enrolled on the class; otherwise, it is subject to cancellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Basingstoke Shop, Unit 14, Hassocks Workshops, Stroudley Road, Basingstoke, RG24 8UQ. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Purple Stitches","offers":[{"title":"Sunday 18th October (14:00 - 17:00)","offer_id":58633813393789,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5527\/4631\/files\/Purplestitches_NadjaLitauPhotography-94.jpg?v=1770733311","url":"https:\/\/purple-stitches.live\/products\/beginners-sewing-machine-class","provider":"Purple Stitches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}