
Sewing Machine Basics - A Beginners Introduction
Sat 19 Sept · 12:00
Swansea Community Workshops
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A beginners' introduction to sewing machines will be held at Swansea Community Workshops on 19 September 2026 from 11:00. Various performers will cover threading, settings, and safety techniques. The cost for this workshop is £10.00.
A fun introduction to sewing machines, covering threading, settings, stitching, safety, and essential techniques.
Get comfortable with your sewing machine in a relaxed, friendly beginner’s session. There is no project to complete — the focus is on understanding your machine and building the confidence youneed for future sewing projects. What You’ll Learn
•Identify the main parts of your sewing machine and understand what they do.
•Learn how to thread the machine correctly.
•Wind, insert and change the bobbin.
•Change the sewing machine needle safely.
•Understand which needles are suitable for different types of fabric.
•Learn about basic thread choices for different materials.
•Explore basic machine settings, stitch selection and tension.
•Practise simple straight stitches and develop confidence using the machine.
•Learn basic machine care and simple troubleshooting.
Please Bring Your Own Machine if you have your own sewing machine, please bring it along. This gives you the opportunity topractise on the machine you will be using at home and become more confident with its controls andsettings.
If you do not have a machine, one will be provided for you.
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Sewing Machine Basics - A Beginners Introduction takes place on Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 12:00.
Sewing Machine Basics - A Beginners Introduction is held at Swansea Community Workshops in Swansea (208 High Street, Swansea, SA1 1PE).
Tickets for Sewing Machine Basics - A Beginners Introduction are priced at £10.

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A beginners' introduction to sewing machines will be held at Swansea Community Workshops on 19 September 2026 from 11:00. Various performers will cover threading, settings, and safety techniques. The cost for this workshop is £10.00.
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A fun introduction to sewing machines, covering threading, settings, stitching, safety, and essential techniques.
Get comfortable with your sewing machine in a relaxed, friendly beginner’s session. There is no project to complete — the focus is on understanding your machine and building the confidence youneed for future sewing projects. What You’ll Learn
•Identify the main parts of your sewing machine and understand what they do.
•Learn how to thread the machine correctly.
•Wind, insert and change the bobbin.
•Change the sewing machine needle safely.
•Understand which needles are suitable for different types of fabric.
•Learn about basic thread choices for different materials.
•Explore basic machine settings, stitch selection and tension.
•Practise simple straight stitches and develop confidence using the machine.
•Learn basic machine care and simple troubleshooting.
Please Bring Your Own Machine if you have your own sewing machine, please bring it along. This gives you the opportunity topractise on the machine you will be using at home and become more confident with its controls andsettings.
If you do not have a machine, one will be provided for you.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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When is Sewing Machine Basics - A Beginners Introduction?
Sewing Machine Basics - A Beginners Introduction takes place on Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 12:00.
Where is Sewing Machine Basics - A Beginners Introduction taking place?
Sewing Machine Basics - A Beginners Introduction is held at Swansea Community Workshops in Swansea (208 High Street, Swansea, SA1 1PE).
How much are tickets for Sewing Machine Basics - A Beginners Introduction?
Tickets for Sewing Machine Basics - A Beginners Introduction are priced at £10.
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