
INTRO TO MACHINE SEWING – 1 DAY
Sat 21 Nov · 10:00
The Goodlife Centre
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10°C · 21% rain
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An introductory workshop on machine sewing runs at The Goodlife Centre in London on 21 November 2026. Experienced tutor Ian McQueen guides participants through recognising machine parts, threading bobbins, and creating simple items using user-friendly machines. The one-day course costs £140 and covers techniques such as making hems and French seams.
**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-machine-sewing-1-day-95/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-machine-sewing-1-day-95/) ⋆⋆⋆ If you would love to run up some new clothes or just fix a seam but are daunted by all those controls on a sewing machine, our one-day workshop will demystify them all and send you home with newfound confidence and a simple item you will make during the day. Experienced tutor Ian McQueen will guide you through how to recognise all the parts of a machine, thread the bobbins, and sew neat rows of stitching on basic materials. How to read rulers and tape measures and cut fabric accurately. Make hems, seam allowances and French seams. We have various user-friendly machines for you to try which will help you choose if you are planning on purchasing one soon. Bring lots of questions and we will supply everything else. Our classes are small and each person has a machine to themselves for the day. This is an excellent confidence booster and a great primer for all of our project sewing courses.
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Frequently asked questions
INTRO TO MACHINE SEWING – 1 DAY takes place on Saturday, 21 November 2026 at 10:00.
INTRO TO MACHINE SEWING – 1 DAY is held at The Goodlife Centre in London (49/55 Great Guildford Street, London).
Tickets for INTRO TO MACHINE SEWING – 1 DAY are priced at £140. Live prices and availability are shown on meetup.com.
The forecast for INTRO TO MACHINE SEWING – 1 DAY is Heavy drizzle · 10°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Goodlife Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for INTRO TO MACHINE SEWING – 1 DAY can be booked via meetup.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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An introductory workshop on machine sewing runs at The Goodlife Centre in London on 21 November 2026. Experienced tutor Ian McQueen guides participants through recognising machine parts, threading bobbins, and creating simple items using user-friendly machines. The one-day course costs £140 and covers techniques such as making hems and French seams.
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**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-machine-sewing-1-day-95/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-machine-sewing-1-day-95/) ⋆⋆⋆ If you would love to run up some new clothes or just fix a seam but are daunted by all those controls on a sewing machine, our one-day workshop will demystify them all and send you home with newfound confidence and a simple item you will make during the day. Experienced tutor Ian McQueen will guide you through how to recognise all the parts of a machine, thread the bobbins, and sew neat rows of stitching on basic materials. How to read rulers and tape measures and cut fabric accurately. Make hems, seam allowances and French seams. We have various user-friendly machines for you to try which will help you choose if you are planning on purchasing one soon. Bring lots of questions and we will supply everything else. Our classes are small and each person has a machine to themselves for the day. This is an excellent confidence booster and a great primer for all of our project sewing courses.
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When is INTRO TO MACHINE SEWING – 1 DAY?
INTRO TO MACHINE SEWING – 1 DAY takes place on Saturday, 21 November 2026 at 10:00.
Where is INTRO TO MACHINE SEWING – 1 DAY taking place?
INTRO TO MACHINE SEWING – 1 DAY is held at The Goodlife Centre in London (49/55 Great Guildford Street, London).
How much are tickets for INTRO TO MACHINE SEWING – 1 DAY?
Tickets for INTRO TO MACHINE SEWING – 1 DAY are priced at £140. Live prices and availability are shown on meetup.com.
What will the weather be like at INTRO TO MACHINE SEWING – 1 DAY?
The forecast for INTRO TO MACHINE SEWING – 1 DAY is Heavy drizzle · 10°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near INTRO TO MACHINE SEWING – 1 DAY?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Goodlife Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for INTRO TO MACHINE SEWING – 1 DAY?
Tickets for INTRO TO MACHINE SEWING – 1 DAY can be booked via meetup.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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49/55 Great Guildford Street, London
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