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Adult Short Courses

Basic Sewing

Basic Sewing

Ever wanted to learn how to sew, or do you want to freshen up on previous skills?

Enrolment:
Ongoing
Locations:
Dovecot MAC, Croxteth
Start/End Date:
21/05/2026
Course Duration:
10 weeks
Course Requirements:
Our Courses are free. You must have a CROXTETH or YEW TREE Postcode to apply for this course,
be aged 19+, unemployed, or earning less than £35,864 and a resident in the UK.
This course is not funded for those in the UK on a Student Visa.
Available Options

Course Schedules & Locations

Location Venue Start Date End Date Day Times
Dovecot MAC Dovecot MAC 13/05/2026 15/07/2026 Wednesday 5pm - 8pm
Croxteth The Communiversity 12/05/2026 14/07/2026 Tuesdays 5pm - 8pm
About The Course

Course Overview

Join our upcoming sewing course where you’ll cover everything from machine basics to perfecting your stitches in a supportive and fun environment.

You will learn:

  • Health & Safety: including Machine Basics.
  • Hand Stitching: Emphasizing precision and skill.
  • Fabric Knowledge: Understanding material properties.
  • Pattern Reading: Helping understand sewing patterns.
  • Cut & Measure Properly: Vital for accurate results.

This leads to:

Completing a basic sewing course can empower you to tackle personal projects, from simple repairs to creating custom items with love, while paving the way for advanced courses in the future.

More About The Course

Important Information

Locations:

The Communiversity, Altcross road, L11 0BS

Dovecot MAC – Back Dovecot Place, Liverpool, L14 9BA

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