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Introduction to Machine Sewing Part 1 - Make a Tote Bag Or Envelope Cushion

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  • Sunday 4th May, 6pm-9pm - TOTE BAG
  • Friday 9th May, 6.30-9.30pm - CUSHION
  • Sunday 18th May, 10am - 1pm - TOTE BAG
  • Saturday 24th May, 10.30am-1.30pm - TOTE BAG
  • Thursday 19th June, 10am-1pm - TOTE
  • Saturday 28th Jun, 10.30am-1.30pm - CUSHION
  • Saturday 19th Jul, 10.30am-1.30pm - TOTE BAG
  • Thursday 24th July, 10am-1pm

Maximum Class Size: 6 

Level 1: Complete Beginners. No experience necessary—perfect for those new to sewing or looking to refresh their skills.

This friendly, hands-on workshop is the perfect first step into machine sewing. Whether you’ve never used a sewing machine before or just need a confidence boost, we’ll start right from the beginning—getting you familiar with the machine and its basic functions.

You’ll then apply your new skills to make either a tote bag or an envelope cushion cover using Ray Stitch fabric, which is yours to take home. It’s a great introduction to essential sewing techniques and a satisfying way to begin your sewing journey.

Techniques Covered:

  • Getting to know the sewing machine: threading, bobbin winding, adjusting tension
  • Sewing straight lines, corners, and curves
  • Using seam allowances
  • Reading and using a simple paper pattern
  • Pinning, cutting, pressing, and finishing seams with a zigzag stitch

Materials: All tools and materials are provided. You’ll work with Ray Stitch fabrics and take home your finished project.

Booking a class at Ray Stitch entitles you to 10% off everything in-store on the day of your class. Our team is always happy to offer advice on fabric, tools, and supplies.

What’s Next?

Ready to build on your new skills? Continue your progress with:

Essential Skills for Garment Making – a great next step to learn core sewing techniques like darts, zips, pleats, and seam finishes, all through practical calico samples.

Introduction to Garment Making: Make a Top – start sewing wearable garments with guidance on using commercial patterns, understanding sizing, and learning construction techniques like necklines and sleeves.

Before you book, please take a moment to read our cancellation policy:

Unfortunately, our classes are non-refundable. Due to small class sizes, transferring to a different date is difficult. If you notify us at least two weeks before the class starts, we may be able to offer an alternative date, but this is not guaranteed—please give as much notice as possible.

In the event that we need to cancel a class, we will provide as much notice as possible and offer either a full refund or an alternative booking date.

If you are under 16, you will need to bring a responsible adult with you who has also booked a place. Please email school@raystitch.co.uk prior to booking for advice on suitable times and sessions. You must be over the age of 12 to attend one of our classes.

If you would like to learn to sew on your own machine, please get in touch so that we can notify the teacher. Please note we can only accept machines that are less than 10 years old.

Testimonials:

“I attended Introduction to Machine Sewing in the morning then Essential Skills in the afternoon and time passed very quickly, both teachers were very helpful and instructions were easy to follow, will definitely book another class” - Milly

“A really great introduction class, will be back for the follow up class!” - Sian

“An excellent introduction to sewing on a machine. We covered so much in such a short period of time and great to have made something to take home” - Laura