Weekday Sewing for Beginners

You will learn how to set up a sewing machine, and once you can sew confidently, move on to make a simple garment.

This course covers;
- How to set up and use a sewing machine
- How to read and use a commercial pattern -How to layout and cut fabrics
- Various sewing techniques, including inserting a zip, gathering, adding a collar, inserting sleeves, sewing darts, adding a facing, pockets, etc

Materials required A Sewing Kit containing pins, fabric scissors, paper scissors, sewing needles, an unpicker, and a tape measure will be needed. An A4 folder for notes and handouts and a pen will also be needed.

What you will study
- How to set up and use a sewing machine
- How to read and use a commercial pattern
- How to layout and cut fabrics
- Various sewing techniques such as inserting a zip, gathering, adding a collar, inserting sleeves, sewing darts, adding a facing, pockets etc

Entry Requirements
This course is ideal for beginners

Assessment
You will be assessed in class through, observation, questioning, self-assessment and tutor feedback

Course information and options

8th September 2025 - 1st December 2025
Location: Greenwich Park Centre
Days: Monday
Time: 10am-1pm
Duration: 12 weeks
Qualification: Non-accredited
Code:
Training partner: London South East Colleges
9th September 2025 - 2nd December 2025
Location: Greenwich Park Centre
Days: Tuesday
Time: 10am-1pm
Duration: 12 weeks
Qualification: Non-accredited
Code:
Training partner: London South East Colleges
12th September 2025 - 12th December 2025
Location: Greenwich Park Centre
Days: Friday
Time: 10am-1pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Qualification: Non-accredited
Code:
Training partner: London South East Colleges
6th January 2026 - 24th March 2026
Location: Greenwich Park Centre
Days: Tuesday
Time: 10am-1pm
Duration: 11 weeks
Qualification: Non-accredited
Code:
Training partner: London South East Colleges
9th January 2026 - 20th March 2026
Location: Greenwich Park Centre
Days: Friday
Time: 10am-1pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Qualification: Non-accredited
Code:
Training partner: London South East Colleges
12th January 2026 - 23rd March 2026
Location: Greenwich Park Centre
Days: Monday
Time: 10am-1pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Qualification: Non-accredited
Code:
Training partner: London South East Colleges
14th April 2026 - 30th June 2026
Location: Greenwich Park Centre
Days: Tuesday
Time: 10am-1pm
Duration: 11 weeks
Qualification: Non-accredited
Code:
Training partner: London South East Colleges
17th April 2026 - 3rd July 2026
Location: Greenwich Park Centre
Days: Friday
Time: 10am-1pm
Duration: 11 weeks
Qualification: Non-accredited
Code:
Training partner: London South East Colleges

Course details and enrolment

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