Every Thursday night for 4 weeks from 3rd September
7pm-9pm
Stitch Up Society – Westown
This 4-week Beginners Sewing Boot Camp is a friendly, hands-on crash course in sewing machines,
mending, pattern-reading, and making something you’ll actually use. It includes practical skills,
plenty of encouragement and the confidence to keep sewing long after the course ends.
Sewing machines and fabric provided
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this 4-week beginners sewing boot camp, participants will be able to:
● Confidently set up, use, and maintain a domestic sewing machine
● Select and use basic stitches and troubleshoot common sewing issues
● Carry out essential clothing repairs, including patching, hemming, and replacing buttons or
snaps
● Understand and interpret commercial sewing patterns, including sizing, symbols, and
instructions
● Cut fabric accurately and follow a pattern to construct a simple sewn item
● Complete a reusable fabric ‘paper bag’ and feel confident to tackle future sewing projects
independently
Novice/beginner or those who want a refresher. Recommended age 16+
– Fee must be paid before the course start date unless a prior arrangement is made
– Fee to be paid by direct deposit or internet banking only
– Please include your name as a reference so we can reconcile your payment
– TCE reserves the right to cancel your registration if fee not paid by due date
– No refunds if you are unable to attend
