{"product_id":"5-week-introduction-to-sewing-for-complete-beginners-thursday-mornings-from-9-15-11-45am-starting-on-3-9-26","title":"5 week introduction to sewing for complete beginners - Thursday mornings from 9.15-11.45am, starting on 3\/9\/26","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eDo you have a sewing machine at home, but don’t feel like you know where to start? Does threading your machine just feel like a crazy logic puzzle? Are you bamboozled by the variety of needles, threads and fabrics?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eA few years ago, I was that person, but now \u003cspan class=\"html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"html-a xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ehere I am making the majority of my own clothes and bags, and with my own sewing business going from strength to strength! I’m mainly self-taught, and would never claim to have expertise in every technique. But I know what worked for me, and how I went from being scared of my machine to being happy to try sewing any new pattern I find.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhich is why I’m offering\u003cstrong\u003e sewing classes for complete beginners (adults)\u003c\/strong\u003e, to help encourage others to get out of their comfort zone, and learn a new skill. Over the course of six weeks, participants will get to know their sewing machine, learn about different fabrics and their uses, and de-mystify some of the tools and accessories you might need when sewing. You’ll go home with some projects you’ve created during the course, but more importantly, with the confidence and knowledge to try more projects yourself at home.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eClasses are limited to just 6 participants, so each person will have plenty of individual attention.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eAll materials are provided, including fabrics and thread, as well as a useful handout of handy tips, and a selection pack of sewing machine needles to take home at the end of the course, so you can be ready to try out your new skills! You'll also get a cup of tea or coffee to keep you well fueled!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParticipants must bring their own sewing machines\u003c\/strong\u003e, unless hiring a machine from me,  and please bring your machine manual, plus any bobbins and accessories which came with your machine too. The cost of the beginners' class includes all fabric and materials.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note, if you hire a machine, it is for use during the classes only - I don't have insurance for you to be able to take them home between classes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e5 weeks of classes, on Thursday mornings from 9.15-11.45am, starting on 3rd September, in the new community space behind the church in Oranmore (portacabin next to the men's shed and AstroTurf cages). \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eLesson 1 - Get to know your machine. Threading, presser feet, basic stitching\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eLesson 2 - Basic sewing using straight lines. Make a tote bag with french seams\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eLesson 3 - Sewing curves and zips. Make a lined zip pouch with curved corners\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eLesson 4 - Introducing patterns, and assembly of your own t-shirt pattern\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eLesson 5 - Make a t-shirt to perfectly fit YOU! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCancellation policy:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eCancellations made more than 48 hours before the first session will be refunded 80% of the total course fee. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the first session cannot be refunded. The fee is for the complete course, and non-attendance at individual sessions cannot be refunded.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Els-Bels Boutique","offers":[{"title":"I'll bring my own machine","offer_id":57116400976196,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"I need to hire a machine","offer_id":57116401008964,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8687\/0596\/files\/Sinead_f6aa4686-401f-4fee-9655-1c7c90f1c252.jpg?v=1744718085","url":"https:\/\/www.elsbelsboutique.com\/products\/5-week-introduction-to-sewing-for-complete-beginners-thursday-mornings-from-9-15-11-45am-starting-on-3-9-26","provider":"Els-Bels Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}