Sew In Brighton

I loved it. Made my first bag and will be booking a few more sewing courses soon :) Really learnt a lot on how to use a sewing machine as I am a beginner. Would recommend to anyone that are different levels. Kat is a really good teacher too.

Sew in Brighton is great. I discovered this place due to a Social Living deal. I’d considered learning to sew for sometime then this came up.
It’s in Hove just off Church Road and easily accessible by buses (by the big Tesco). It’s in a small studio on the 3^rd floor. Classes are 7 – 9 people. So not too big which is great.
I came here for a basic sewing course which was 3 hrs long. In that time we learnt to make a tote bag which we all got to keep. The class was full of a complete mix of people. Many people who had no sewing experience, some who hadn’t done any sewing for about 20 years (like me), and some who hoped to get particular skills from the course like they wanted to make curtains or children’s clothes.
The teacher was really enthusiastic and helpful. She put you at ease straightaway. We all picked our choice of material and off we went. She ran through threading a machine, cutting your material using a pattern, pinning the material, and a few different stitches on the machine. Soon my school textiles days came flooding back to me, but more than that. I learnt a lot more, like what all the dials do on the sewing machine. What stitch you might use for different projects. Loads of helpful tips. We were able to ask the teacher extra advice on other projects we were interested in too.
The pace of the course was good. We all did so well we had time to do some extra details to our bag. By the end we all went home with a really cool bag we’d made, and I went home with a renewed confidence I could use a sewing machine on my own and actually make something. I have since bought a machine and off I go into the world of sewing!
The great thing is if I need some extra help Sew in Brighton offer loads of courses. Ones to do particular projects such as make a cushion, make clothes, etc. or a general sewing session where you can go along and take whatever you are working on and get help. It felt like a very inspiring, exciting community that are very pleased to pass on their enthusiasm to other wannabe sewers.
My 3 hr beginners class is normally £55. Though keep your eyes peeled for vouchers and offers on their website. This price included refreshments, and all the material for your bag.
I highly recommend here for anyone looking to trying out sewing and gain some confidence. Then if you enjoy it, go back and try out more classes to build up your skills.