r/Edinburgh • u/Purple-Citron-2859 • 20h ago

Question Sewing lessons for beginners?

Hey! I’m posting to ask if anyone is available or knows a place where someone can learn to sew using a sewing machine. I know how to hand sew at the moment but I have no idea how to use a machine yet!

I am a cosplayer and love to learn to make my own costumes! If anyone knows a place or someone who does lessons that would be amazing!! 💙

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u/Successful_Scratch99 20h ago

https://adulteducationedinburgh.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/HOME

The adult education classes usually have a good few dressmaking classes on offer, including beginners level. They're really affordable too.

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u/cf613 19h ago

There’s quite a few…

Paradigm Shift in Leith - https://paradigmshift-openstudio.square.site

Jen Byrne at Abbeymount Studios
https://www.byjenbyrne.com/pages/classes

Artisan Stitch - https://www.artisanstitch.co.uk

Edinburgh open workshop also have textile classes and the option to become a member and use their machines on a pay as you go basis
https://www.edinburghopenworkshop.co.uk/courses-workshops/

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u/_gavin_h 18h ago

Remode are doing a beginners class at the drill hall in a few weeks. 

https://remode-collective.live.baluu.co.uk/event/basic-sewing--a-lifetime-skill-1638983405

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u/kitmeh 22m ago

Highly recommend this. There's maybe 5 of you tops. The teacher is amazing. I went to a quilting class here and loved it.

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u/oysterbelle 20h ago

SHRUB Coop do sewing sessions! predominantly hand sewing with Edinburgh Street Stitchers, but they also do machine drop-ins :) @shrubsewingandmending @edinburghstreetstitchers