10am-12noon on Saturday 24th & 31st January 2026
@The Pavilion, Penn Street HP7 0PX
£70 per person
Nearly all materials included (full list of what you need to bring with you further down this page!)
No experience needed
 
After years of receiving requests for a workshop that covers the basics of sewing and getting to know your sewing machine, last year we teamed up with the wonderful Sam Slator from The Sewing Loft in Chesham, and this relaxed yet informative short course was born.  Since it’s inaugural outing last January it’s sold out every time we’ve run it, and the feedback has been so heartwarming so if you’ve finally dusted off the old Singer in the loft and are wondering what next let us inspire you to get creative!
 
In this 2-Week Basic Sewing Course Sam will be demonstrating and teaching a number of simple sewing techniques that will be super useful for all of your future projects.
 
The course will cover (but not necessarily in this order!):
threading your sewing machine
winding bobbins
sewing machine feet and their uses
using different stitches on machine
button holes
seams
basic equipment and tools
 
Sam will also be available to answer all of your burning questions, like “What is the purpose of all these different feet?” or "how can I sew in a straight line?"!!
 
You will leave feeling full of confidence about what your machine can do and how to get the very best out of it, as well as a renewed grasp of the basics of sewing that you can go on to apply to all those exciting projects just waiting to be created!
 
What do you need to bring?
Ideally please bring your own sewing machine (if this is a problem please contact us and we can supply one subject to how many people need one - first come first served!)
a basic sewing kit containing thread, scissors and pins
 
We will supply all other materials and will be in touch once you have booked your class to discuss your machine and to make sure you have everything you need.
 
Sam also runs regular one-day workshops with us which are a great place to put all of your newfound skills into practise and undertake a basic dressmaking project.
 
If you want to learn more about Sam and her work then you can follow her on Instagram or visit her website. https://www.the-sewing-loft.com/
 
At Where Inspiration Blooms, we’re big fans of delicious cake! In this class, you can enjoy a choice of traditional and herbal teas from Chesham-based tea connoisseurs, Two Spoons, as well as both caffeinated and decaf coffee. We have dairy and non-dairy milks to suit every preference, and our homemade cakes are always sourced from good local bakers. We also make sure those who need gluten-free options aren’t left out.
 
Please note that we will only be able to run this class/course if we have a minimum of 5 guests. All of our teachers are highly skilled in their fields, but being an artist isn't always a well paid profession so we hope you understand why it's important that we ensure that our teachers can afford to run each of their classes. Should the class not be able to go ahead we will contact you no less than 2 weeks before it is due to start and we will of course, offer you a full refund.
 
If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact us via our email julesandcaroline@whereinspirationblooms.co.uk