When & Where
Skills & Learning Adult Community Education
From 23 September 2026 to 21 October 2026
Wednesday 18:00-20:00
5 weeks
Poole
BH15 1SZ
Fees
Full fee: £110
Concession fee: £110
What the course is about
During this course you will receive both group and individual support from a qualified teacher in order to help you learn more about Sewing Machine Skills.
This course will start at the very beginning by looking at the basics of how a sewing machine works and help you to gain confidence operating a sewing machine successfully.
Topics that may be covered include:
- Identifying the parts of a sewing machine
- Threading & using the bobbin
- Operating a sewing machine safely
- Use guides on the machine to determine stitching position
- Change stitch settings
- Make a basic sewn craft item following a handout or simple commercial pattern
- Experiment on different fabrics with your machine
- Build up a range of stitched samples as a reference for the future
All our courses are made up of elements of speaking & listening, reading and writing, and you will work using these elements throughout the course.
There will be an opportunity to choose a practical project to be completed from the selection offered by the tutor. Projects are chosen to give you the chance to put into practice the skills and knowledge that you will be taught during the course.
You will have the option to adapt choices made to suit your ability and to be able to use any opportunity you may have to carry out additional work on your project.
This course can help you to cut your costs and by recycling and renewing, make the most of your existing wardrobe and furnishings, making a contribution to a greener environment and helping you financially.
Some of the skills you gain on this course could help increase your opportunities for employment or working within the community. Learning takes place in a friendly classroom setting, which is a great place for social interaction and helping you meet new people.
Practice at home and completion of homework is advisable to enhance your learning experience.
This course is subsidised by Government funding so you should aim to attend the whole course.