Skills & Craft • Evening
Beginners Sewing
Start from the machine itself — threading, stitches, seams and fabric — and finish making cushions, curtains and reusable bags you can actually use or sell. No experience assumed.
Duration
12 weeks
Schedule
Mon & Wed
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location
Ottos Access Centre
St John's
Course fee
EC$600
+ EC$150 registration (non-refundable)
What you'll learn
Two evenings a week at the machine. By the end you'll be confident setting up, sewing a clean seam, and completing a finished item on your own.
- Machine care — maintenance and proper use, so your machine lasts.
- Sewing terms — the vocabulary patterns and instructions use.
- Sewing a seam — the foundation every garment is built on.
- Various stitches — which stitch to use, and when.
- Threading & bobbin winding — setting the machine up correctly every time.
- Needles & thread — matching the right needle and thread to each fabric.
- Finished projects — cushions, cushion covers, curtains, reusable shopping bags and more.
Who it's for
- Complete beginners — this course assumes no prior sewing at all.
- People working during the day; classes run Monday and Wednesday evenings.
- Anyone wanting a practical skill they can earn from at home.
Where it can take you
- Take in alterations, repairs and small commissions from home.
- Make and sell soft furnishings and reusable bags.
- Continue straight on to Intermediate Sewing and start making garments.
Ready to get started?
Spaces are limited each intake. Apply below, or call us if you have a question first — we'd love to hear from you.
Apply for Beginners Sewing
The application takes about 10 minutes and is best completed in one sitting. You'll need your date of birth, an emergency contact, your CXC results if you have them, and two referees who aren't family members. Select Beginners Sewing at the first step.
