Where to learn how to sew?

[BekZ]

I am not sure where to post this but I need to learn how to sew.

I would love to know how to do hems, replace zips and whip up some simple dresses/skirts for my girls.

Anyone know where I could start?

I have 20 year old Elna sewing machine that my mum gave me, but have never used it

[Pandora]

spotlight, or small sewing shops.
Or local community groups/centres

[mbear]

I agree - spotlight is great. As are the local community colleges.... I did a dressmaking course earlier this year and it was a great refresher for me.(i did do sewing at school though, so knew the basics).ive made dresses for the girls, pjs, tops for myself...but hun...arent you about to have a baby ?????



ETA: If you lived closer to me i would show you....

[tiggerlinda]

Hun I can show you the basics if you fancy a trip north?

[Jaycee]

I need to learn too!
Can you believe I can do some gorgeous cross stitch but don't even know how to sew a button on a shirt!! How embarrassing!

[~Raven~]

Just have a bash at it!

Buy a pattern and make sure it's one rated for beginners and some fabric. Something simple like a t shirt or trackpants (without pockets). They come with instructions that are easy to follow!

For lessons try a sewing shop. My local patchwork shop does general sewing lessons as well

[DoubleK]

i've often seen at Spotlight, they ave classes for different types of things like sewing, scrapbooking etc

ive been thinking about this myself lately... i wish i had paid more attention in textiles class at high school!