Use of Sewing Machine Taught
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Pinning up a Hem
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Mending - Course Outline
Our "Stitch in Time" Household Mending classes take place once a week for 4 weeks from 8.30 am to 12 noon.
An outline of the Mending course is as follows:
Week 1
Equipment required
Basic sewing machine parts
Straight stitching
Zig-zag stitching |
Week 2
Reinforcing hems, tears or buttons
Buttons (reinforcing and replacing 2 holes, 4 holes, shank)
Press studs
Running stitch
Back stitch |
Week 3
Hemming
Hooks & eyes
Blanket stitch
Button holes |
Week 4
Reinforcing tears in preparation for darning
Use of patches
Darning (reinforcing)
Replacing elastic |
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