The Wheel's - Sewing Machine 101 for Beginners

About the event

Join The Wheel at the Preloved Studio for our introduction to the sewing machine to reduce textiles waste!

You’ll be learning sewing machine skills including:

• how domestic sewing machines work
• how to fill the bobbin
• how to thread the machine
• how to sew straight lines, corners and curves.

Workshop skill level: Beginner (no previous experience needed.)

Meet your workshop facilitator: Fiona Graham

Fiona has many years’ experience in the clothing and home textiles industry and has a lifelong love of sewing and making things. She worked in manufacturing, and in product development for major high street retailers. She has a wide knowledge of all garment types and sewing techniques to share!

Important Information for Workshop Attendees:

This event is for adults only (18+). Sadly, we do not have the facilities to accommodate children during the sessions.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners on a sewing machine.

If you register for this workshop, but can no longer make it, please let us know as soon as possible. Spaces are limited.

Sewing tools and equipment are provided by the Preloved Studio during the sessions.

All (preloved) materials will be provided.

To get to the Preloved Studio, head to Canons House and ring the buzzer at the main entrance. There is free parking at Canons House grounds.

The Preloved Studio is made possible with the support of the Canons House and Grounds and Merton Council.

Booking must be made here