Machine Essentials - Using a Sewing Machine
Wed 27 May
|St Mark's Church
Have you ever wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine but never had the chance or confidence? Try for the first time, here at Upstitch & Mend!
Time & Location
27 May 2026, 09:30 – 12:30
St Mark's Church, Wentworth Terrace, Millfield, Sunderland SR4 7AD, UK
About the event
Join our Machine Essentials: Using a Sewing Machine workshop, a practical and accessible session designed to help you build confidence using a sewing machine. Ideal for beginners or those looking to refresh their skills, this workshop will guide you through the fundamentals in a supportive and relaxed environment.
You will learn how to set up and safely use a sewing machine, including threading, tension control and basic troubleshooting. The session will introduce essential techniques such as straight stitching, seam finishing and simple construction methods, giving you the confidence to start your own sewing projects at home.
Participants are welcome to bring their own fabric or simple project ideas to work on during the session, allowing you to apply your new skills in a practical and meaningful way.
As well as developing technical skills, the workshop provides a welcoming space to connect with others. Delivered in a friendly group setting, the…