Sewing Courses
Sewing courses and sewing classes are not just for beginners looking to learn to sew. Yes, there are beginner’s sewing lessons out there, but there are also a lot of sewing lessons aimed at helping experienced sewers expand their skills. How many of you sew from a pattern and would like to learn to draft your own sewing patterns? Can you do dressmaking but would like to learn how to sew soft furnishings? Well now is the perfect time to learn to sew. The credit crunch has led to an increase in people wanting to learn to sew and a corresponding increase in the number of courses available.
Recent data shows that over 4 million people are engaged in sewing items for their home, and just under 4 million are into dressmaking. The interest in sewing is steadily increasing and businesses are responding by offering a wide selection of sewing courses all around the country.
The question is where do you start?
There are three important things you need to ask yourself when looking for a suitable sewing course:
What do you want to learn?
How do you want to learn?
How much can you afford to spend?
What to learn
Firstly you need to figure out what exactly you want to learn. Think about what you already know and what new skills you would like to add to that knowledge. Are you a beginner looking to learn basic sewing skills? Do you want to learn how to sew your own clothes, bags or home accessories? Do you want to learn how to draft patterns? Learn how to quilt or embroider?
