Develop Your Machine Sewing Skills (Beyond the Basics) – Workshop
Develop Your Machine Sewing Skills (Beyond the Basics) – Workshop
£56.90
Start Date: Sat 18-Jan-2025 |
End Date: Sat 18-Jan-2025 |
Course Time: 10:00 - 15:30 |
Course Duration (Weeks): 1 |
Course (Sessions): Morning |
Course Code: SWTX025-2425-2GX-A |
What will I learn?
During the course you will learn: • To set up your machine for different fabric types and projects.• Explore a variety of foot attachments and how to use them.• Essential sewing techniques such as: Seams, hems, fastenings and decorative techniques.• Have the opportunity to work on a craft project of your choice, such as a: pin cushion, simple cushion cover, bunting, bag etc.Your project will incorporate some key sewing processes such as: Seams, edge finishes, buttonholes and finishing techniques.
Is this course for me?
This course aims to enable learners to become confident in using all the features and functions of a sewing machine.It is for beginners and learners with a basic level of sewing machine skills who would like to gain confidence and explore further the various functions of their machine and for Learners who have done a ‘learn to love and use your sewing machine- basics’ course who want to develop their skills.
What do I need to bring?
Please bring a pen and notebook, a basic sewing kit (pins, needles, fabric scissors, tape measure and thread). If you have a machine you want to learn on please bring this with the handbook. Please state the make and model of your sewing machine, when booking. We have a limited number of sewing machines available to use, for learners who don’t yet own one.You will need fabric and haberdashery for sewing samples. You may bring your own or purchase a course pack from the tutor approximate cost £3.00. There will be a small selection of craft projects available to purchase from the tutor from £3.50 upwards. Alternatively, you may use your own fabrics and trims. Patterns and templates will be available for the craft projects. Please advise when booking, if you wish to speak to the tutor for further advise on what to bring.Please do not purchase materials more than 7 days before the course is due to start.If this course runs over lunchtime, please bring your own packed lunch.Please bring a pen and notebook, a basic sewing kit (pins, needles, fabric scissors, tape measure and thread). If you have a machine you want to learn on please bring this with the handbook. Please state the make and model of your sewing machine, when booking. We have a limited number of sewing machines available to use, for learners who don’t yet own one.You will need fabric and haberdashery for sewing samples. You may bring your own or purchase a course pack from the tutor approximate cost £2.There will be a small selection of craft projects available to purchase from the tutor from £3.50 upwards.Alternatively, you may use your own fabrics and trims. Patterns and templates will be available for the craft projects. Please advise when booking, if you wish to speak to the tutor for further advise on what to bring.Please do not purchase materials more than 7 days before the course is due to start.If this course runs over lunchtime, please bring your own packed lunch.
How will I know that my skills have improved?
At the start, you will decide (with help from your tutor) what you want to get out of the course. You will have the opportunity to review your progress and at the end of the course you will have the chance to reflect on what you have learnt and how your skills have improved.
Additional Information
If you wish to bring your sewing machine for use and it is more than one year old, we require that is had a Portable Appliance Test (PAT) within the last two years to abide by Health and Safety regulations. This must be undertaken before your workshop/course starts. Machines under one years old do not need testing. We can test your machine for you; you need to arrive at least 15 minutes early for this to be done. If your machine fails the PAT, it may not be used on our premises. There are machines available for use at the Adult Learning Centre that are PAT compliant. If you have any questions, please contact 01296 382403 who will put you in contact with the tutor. Please do not purchase materials more than 7 days before the course is due to start. If this course runs over lunchtime, please bring your own packed lunch.
Course Code: SWTX025-2425-2GX-A
I will need support/help with my learning, what is available?
We will always try to help if you have a physical disability or learning support need. Please see our Learning Support section for more details. Let us know when you enrol and speak to us in confidence to discuss your needs in full.
What happens if I can't attend my class?
It is important to attend your class promptly and regularly but:
- If you know you will be missing a class, please let your tutor know the week before if possible
- For last minute cancellations, please phone us on 01296 382403 and we will attempt and get a message to your tutor
If you miss a few sessions without letting us know, our staff will contact you to discuss the situation. If you are having any problems which affect your attendance or learning, please let your tutor know as soon as possible.
When do I pay for my course?
Payment is needed at enrolment to secure your course place. You can pay by cheque or debit/credit card (an administration fee of £30 will apply for dishonoured cheques).
If the course runs for 25 weeks or more you can spread the cost by paying in 3 equal instalments. You will need to pay the first instalment by credit/debit card, cheque or cash at the time of enrolling which will secure your place on the course. We will then send you a Direct Debit mandate. For courses over £150 but less than 25 weeks, you can still apply to pay by instalments.
Fees in the brochure with an * include exam costs. In all other circumstances, except for basic English and Maths learners will need to pay an additional fee for exams. The amount will be shown on the Course Information Sheet (CIS). Our fees are subsidised by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (funding body). Once you have enrolled, you will be given a receipt, a map and a CIS to confirm your place on the course. Please note, an annual £10.50 registration fee applies upon enrolment.
Can I get a qualification?
Look through our course titles and you will see many lead to a qualification. For some of these you have to take an exam.
Can I get a refund?
If it becomes necessary to either cancel or close your course within the first three weeks, for example due to low numbers, we will refund your fees in full.
Where courses are closed after the first 3 weeks, a pro-rata refund will be made to any student attending at the time who has attended at least 80% of their sessions. We will endeavour to let you know as soon as possible and any refund due will be made by crediting your credit/debit card or by cheque. It is not possible to make refunds in cash. All cancellations will be confirmed to you in writing or email.
If you change your mind and wish to withdraw from a course before attending a session, a full refund will be given within 5 days of enrolling. If the request is made at least 15 days before the course begins, a full refund less £25 to cover administration fee will be returned to you.
It may occasionally be necessary, for reasons beyond the control of Buckinghamshire Adult Learning, to change the course tutor, make slight changes to the timing or content of the programme, or move the course to an alternative venue within a reasonable distance of the advertised venue. Refunds will only be given in exceptional circumstances.
Can a course or class get cancelled?
Course cancellation: The minimum number of students for most of our courses is 9. If a class does not reach its minimum number of students, we may cancel the course or offer you the opportunity to reduce the number of weeks with no corresponding reduction in fee, or we may increase the fee to the small group rate of £9.50 per hour as an alternative to closing the class.
Class cancellation: Where a session is cancelled, for reasons beyond the control of Buckinghamshire Adult Learning, for example, if a staff member is unwell or extreme weather conditions, we will try to offer an additional class at another time. We will promptly contact you if this happens. If the majority of the students are able to attend the alternative session then no refund will be given for the missed session.
Bad weather cancellation: In the event of extreme weather conditions, information will be available on local radio station Three Counties Radio, by phoning 01296 382403 and the website.
I am an Overseas learner - Do I need to pay anything extra?
Learners who have not been living in the UK or EU residents who have not been living in the EEA for at least three years will need to pay the Overseas Student Rate for any course which is £12.00 per hour.
What parking is available at my course?
Many of our centres offer free parking but please note that in some cases this may be limited/unavailable during the daytime.
We ask all our learners to park considerately, especially at smaller venues, to avoid causing difficulty or offence to the neighbours. Special parking restrictions will be notified to all learners at venues where they may apply.
For more information on our centres including parking availability please visit our Centre Locations page.
Can I use my mobile phone in class?
Before your session begins, please either switch off or silence your mobile phone to avoid disturbing the group.
What previous learners have said
Absolutely loved everything - tutor is the best teacher. Full of enthusiasm and extremely inspiring.Really enjoyed the class, very patient teacher. Lovely course. Lovely teacher. Really enjoying my learning.I have really enjoyed the crochet course. I have learnt lots of stiches, reading patterns, making lots of lovely items. The classes have been really friendly, informative and very relaxed which has made the learning great fun and excellent.A really enjoyable and helpful session. The tutor was excellent, so patient with an ability to meet all our learning levels. I would certainly recommend it.Academic Year Learner Registration Fee
There is an academic year learner registration fee of £10.50. Each academic year begins in August and finishes the following July. For learners on benefits who are unable to pay, this fee may be remitted on application for support from our Learner Support Fund.If you have not already paid this fee then it will automatically be added to your basket.£56.90
Start Date: Sat 18-Jan-2025 |
End Date: Sat 18-Jan-2025 |
Course Time: 10:00 - 15:30 |
Course Duration (Weeks): 1 |
Course (Sessions): Morning |
Course Code: SWTX025-2425-2GX-A |
£56.90
Start Date: Sat 18-Jan-2025 |
End Date: Sat 18-Jan-2025 |
Course Time: 10:00 - 15:30 |
Course Duration (Weeks): 1 |
Course (Sessions): Morning |
Course Code: SWTX025-2425-2GX-A |