Introduction To Sewing
Weekend Workshop
Learn the fundamentals of designing, making and repairing your own textiles.
Gain an invaluable life skill and learn to use a sewing machine, create your own objects and manipulate fabric into useful everyday items. Immerse yourself in the art of garment creation and repair, learning essential skills to craft and mend your own clothing with confidence.
Want to gift this skill to someone? Vouchers available here
On this course, you’ll learn:
Sewing Machine Basics: Master the essentials of using a sewing machine, from threading to stitching, to bring your creations to life.
Pattern Cutting: Explore the foundations of pattern cutting, enabling you to tailor garments to your measurements and style preferences.
Clothing Repairs: Discover practical techniques for mending and revitalizing your wardrobe, extending the life of your favorite pieces with skillful repairs.
Creative Expression: Unleash your creativity as you stitch and mend, expressing your personal style and ingenuity through handmade garments and repairs.
What will I leave with?
By the end of the workshop, you'll depart with more than just skills—you'll take away:
Handcrafted Garments and Repairs: Leave with tangible proof of your sewing journey—a garment or repaired item infused with your care and craftsmanship.
Sewing Proficiency: Gain a solid understanding of sewing machine operation, pattern cutting, and clothing repair, empowering you to tackle future projects independently.
Sustainable Practices: Embrace sustainable fashion by learning to mend and repurpose clothing, contributing to a more mindful approach to consumption.
Community Connection: Join a supportive community of sewing enthusiasts, where inspiration and camaraderie flourish, fostering ongoing growth in your sewing journey.
What’s included?
The course fee of €380 fees cover tuition, the use of tools and materials, and two wholesome and nutritious daily meals each day curated by our on-site chef, as well as tea, coffee and cake when it is most needed. *There is mandatory site safety gear required to participate in this course, please see below.
Additional Information
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We will provide you with a loan of a hi-visibility vest for use when on-site. For your own safety, no loose-fitting clothing or shorts are permitted, and you should wear long sleeves.
The following safety gear is required and mandatory to participate in the course:
Steel toe-capped boots. No trainers, shoes or wellies will be allowed on site due to risk of injury.
Protective gloves*
Safety glasses*
Knee pads are also useful and will provide greater comfort. You may already have many of these items or want to pick them up yourself. These items are available in our optional Masonry Site & Safety Kit. This is available to purchase as an add on to your course ticket.
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Staying at The Common Knowledge Centre
We now have a range of accommodation options on site to suit all budgets and needs. You can view available accommodation on our booking page.
Instructing this course
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Emma Hill
Emma is a textile designer & tutor based in Wicklow.
Currently teaching in the Grafton Academy, Dublin, Emma works with students in pattern drafting & garment construction, guiding them along their creative journeys.
She has worked for multiple Irish designers & start ups, before moving towards more textile based work, such as embroidery, natural dyeing and print.
Her practice is rooted in the seasons & surroundings, and she uses methods like tessellation and patchwork, to utilise all parts of materials.