Everything You Need To Know About Sewing For The Beginner-Part 1

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Course code: T99A

Practical and structured introduction to sewing. Learners complete three projects.

when
From 06 Nov 2025 to 11 Dec 2025
Thu 18:00-21:00  6 weeks
Date
06 Nov 2025
Time
18:00 to 21:00
Date
13 Nov 2025
Time
18:00 to 21:00
Date
20 Nov 2025
Time
18:00 to 21:00
Date
27 Nov 2025
Time
18:00 to 21:00
Date
04 Dec 2025
Time
18:00 to 21:00
Date
11 Dec 2025
Time
18:00 to 21:00
Tutor
Ann Huntley
where
Stoke Lodge 

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN


fees
full fee for this course £195.00, concession fee £135.00
who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">This course is designed to build confidence in using a sewing machine through three projects: a cushion cover, a zipped toiletry bag, and pyjama shorts or trousers.</span></span></span></p>

What can students expect?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">You will begin by learning how to use a sewing machine, including how to wind a bobbin, thread the machine, change needles, and sew straight lines. You will then progress through three practical projects designed to build your skills and confidence in dressmaking:</span></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Cushion Cover</span></strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif"> – Learn about seam allowances</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Toiletry Bag</span></strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif"> – Practice inserting a zip</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Pyjama Shorts</span></strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif"> – Use a pattern and learn how to cut fabric accurately</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">The course fee includes fabric, zips, and thread for the first two projects. For the final project, you</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif"> will</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif"> need to provide your own fabric and thread, but your tutor will guide you in choosing suitable materials.</span></span></p>

Late starters allowed?

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">No.</span></span></p>

Previous experience required?

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">No.</span></span></p>

What is the progression route?

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Learners can progress to other sewing courses, such as Part 2 of this course, or other dressmaking and soft furnishing courses.</span></span></p>

Are there any extra costs?

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Yes. Learners will need to provide fabric and thread for their final project. This should be around £10/£15 depending on fabric choice.</span></span></p>

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Work set between sessions?

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Projects are expected to be completed in class, though some finishing may be required at home.</span></span></p>

What should students bring?

<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Scissors </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Hand sewing needles and thread </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Tape measure </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Seam un-picker </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Pins</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">A pencil and note pad for note taking</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Reading glasses if worn</span></span></span></li>
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<h3><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Sewing machines are available to use but you may wish to bring your own<em>.</em> If you bring your own, please bring the instruction manual.</span></span></strong></h3>

Teaching method/style?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Group instruction, individual support, and practical demonstrations.</span></p>

Equipment Required

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">See list above.</span></span></span></p>

Refunds and cancellations

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Course Cancellations by Us</span></strong></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">If we cancel your course, your fees will be refunded in full.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">We cannot reimburse the cost of any materials you may have purchased. </span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Cancellations by You</span></strong></span></span></p>

<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">If you cancel 7 days or more before the course start date: Refund issued minus a 20% administration fee.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">If you cancel less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: No refund will be issued. </span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Transfers</span></strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Transfers must be requested at least 7 days before the course start date.</span></span></span></p>

<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">A 10% transfer fee applies.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Transfers due to our cancellation of your original course are free of charge. </span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Illness and Absence</span></strong></span></span></p>

<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">No refunds are available for non-attendance due to sickness or ill health.</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">How Refunds Are Issued</span></strong></span></span></p>

<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Refunds are returned via the original payment method:</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Booked online or by phone - Refund to the card used.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Paid in person at Stoke Lodge - Please bring your payment card to the office. </span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Online Course Access</span></strong></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Learners are responsible for ensuring they have suitable internet access and equipment before the course begins.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">No refunds will be issued due to technical issues with a learner’s own internet or computer.</span></span></span></li>
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