Sewing Machine 2.0 for Improvers

Join us at the Preloved Studio for our sewing machine workshop to reduce textiles waste! 

You’ll be learning sewing machine skills including:

• How to sew, trim and turn out a beautiful corner
• How and when to add topstitching, keeping it straight and even
• Threading and using an overlocker
• Sewing and cutting a buttonhole

Workshop skill level: Improver (you already have basic sewing machine skills under your belt.)

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 people who already have basic sewing machine skills.

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.

Thank you to The Little A.R.K for organising this Workshop.

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