
– LEATHER SEWING CLASS –
LEARN HOW TO PROFESSIONALLY SEW LEATHER WITH INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES
– INTRODUCTION FOR BEGINNERS –
One teacher, two students
WERE?
At our studio (map)
WHEN?
Please select your preferred date(s) through the button below
COST
2 or 3 sessions depending on the dates (12 hours in total)
Course materials included (worth £30)
£330
LEVEL:
Complete beginners and beginners with some basic sewing experience
Also available for intermediate sewers HERE.
LEARN HOW TO PROFESSIONALLY SEW LEATHER WITH A MACHINE: WHAT IS THIS COURSE ABOUT?
This is a practical introductory one to two tuition during which you will be taught the essential skills of sewing leather and some of the basic construction techniques used in bag and accessory making.
Through the lesson you will also receive some basic training on how to mark, cut and glue leather.
At the end of the tuition you will have gained confidence in sewing leather with industrial sewing machines and have the skills to realise some simple items independently.
You will learn how to troubleshoot common sewing problems and how to manage challenges such as straight lines, curves and multiple layers of leather.
You will learn how to sew basic bag components such as simple zips and straps.
You will produce your own samples of work to take home with you.
As this is a one to two tuition, the experience will be customised to your ability and previous experience.
WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT?
Below is a list of topics covered during the classes:
– Industrial machines: differences and main features
– To choose the right sewing machine for a specific type of material or construction
– To operate a lock stitch walking foot machine
– To thread industrial sewing machines
– To understand how to obtain the correct tension in your sewing
– To understand thread types and needle sizes
– To learn how to correctly sew leather with a sewing machine and how this differs from sewing other materials
– To learn how to sew straight lines, curves and parallel lines
– To produce a range of basic seams and seam finishes
– Learn how to sew and finish simple zips on leather
– Learn how to cut, assemble and sew simple straps and handles
– How to mark, cut and glue leather
IMPORTANT TO KNOW:
We will always try to cover as much on the syllabus as possible and depending on your ability and previous experience, we might not be able to complete the program or we might instead be able to teach you additional techniques relating to the above listed topics, such as:
– To sew various types of leather
– How to incorporate two types of lining in your project
– To use various machine feet, tools and equipment in your sewing
– Learn how to assemble and sew simple gussets
– Learn how to construct button holes & pockets
INCLUDED IN THE COURSE:
On the day you will be provided with useful handouts to take home with you which contain:
– An illustrated guide providing crucial information of sewing machine types and components
– A glossary containing essential key words related to the topics of the lesson
– A glossary containing information about needle and thread types
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
This course is suitable for total beginners and beginners with some very basic experience in machine sewing (either with industrial or domestic machines).
You should be able to use measurements and understand verbal and written English instructions.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER COSTS? IS THERE ANYTHING I NEED TO BRING?
Materials are included.
Feel free to bring a notepad, if you would like to take some notes, we will provide the rest.
LEARN HOW TO PROFESSIONALLY SEW LEATHER WITH INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES – Group Class – Introduction for beginners
£330.00
FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS TUITION
CANCELLATION AND REARRANGEMENT POLICY
If you wish to cancel or modify your private lesson, please do so ASAP via email to: learning@thelondonleatherworkshop.com.
Full refunds are only offered if the cancellation is requested no less than three weeks before the event date.
We give our customers the possibility to rearrange their private lesson(s) when giving at least 48 hours notice.
In case of unforeseen circumstances, and the cancellation being requested the day before the lesson, we won’t be able to give a refund, but we will offer a 50% discount on a future booking.
In the unlikely event that a workshop has to be cancelled by TLLW, we will offer the choice of a full refund, a credit or the opportunity to book an alternative date. We will provide as much notice as possible.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Cutting material is usually done standing at a high table and you might be working with special glues, knives and with heavy duty industrial sewing machines.
If you have a breathing problem, any health condition we should be aware of or if any of the above might be difficult for you, please inform us as soon as possible.
You will receive Health and Safety instructions for using the studio and its equipment and you will be asked to sign a risk and liability form at the end of the induction.
ACCESSIBILITY
Sadly, our studio is on the first floor and we do not have wheelchair facilities. We are very sorry, unfortunately, this is not within our control or choice.