Sewing - Patchwork and Quilt a Useful and Attractive Laptop Case [SSK]

Course intent

Learn how to sew an attractive and useful case for a laptop for yourself or as a gift – for someone flying the nest or going on a journey. Go on to use your newly acquired skills to make a smart phone case at home. Enjoy the well-being benefits of sewing in a friendly, creative learning environment.

What will we cover?

• The safe and effective use of a rotary cutter and sewing machine

• Preparation of fabrics and components
• Patchwork patterns and techniques
• Layering
• Optional additional decorative techniques – applique, attachment of other components
• Machine quilting
• Binding the edges

There will be demonstrations, instruction, one-to-one tutor guidance, group discussions and critiques.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

Beginners and improvers to sewing, patchwork and quilting. Some familiarity with fabric, thread and the ability to straight stitch on a sewing machine is useful.

Our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

• your own fabrics

• thread
• any additional components for your individual project and for testing techniques and machine stitches
• basic sewing equipment -pins, tape measure, fabric marker and scissors
• a notepad, pen and pencil

Rotary cutters, mats, cutting rulers and sewing machines belonging to the centre are available to use during the workshop.

We will send you a ‘needs list’ before the start of the workshop to tell you what you need to bring and where to source fabrics.

What can I do when I finish the course?

Learners can progress onto other Arts & Crafts courses with SAL. We offer Patchwork, Quilting and Appliqué courses to develop skills in this subject area throughout the year, as well as occasional Saturday workshops and other Needlecraft classes.

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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