SEWING COURSE [EN]
Who is this course for?
For beginners who want to learn sewing from scratch
For people who dream of creating their own wardrobe
For DIY and handicraft enthusiasts
For anyone who wants to develop a creative hobby
For those who value individual style and quality workmanship
Course Concept and Objectives: This sewing course has been designed for adults who want to learn sewing and gain practical skills needed to create various textile projects. Classes are held in an intimate group of maximum 6 people, which with two instructors ensures individual attention and the ability to focus carefully on each participant's progress. Over 48 hours, participants will familiarize themselves with professional sewing machines, learn various sewing techniques, work with different types of materials, and create five projects:
Home decoration: pillow case, curtains
Clothing: skirt, shirt, and a knit item (e.g., sweatshirt or t-shirt)
The course will be flexible – instructors will ensure the level and pace of work are adapted to participants' actual skills. The course is conducted in Polish, English, and Ukrainian. Maximum group size is 6 people.
What will we learn?
Basic machine sewing
Operating a sewing machine (including settings, types of stitches)
Fabric cutting techniques according to patterns
Basic hand sewing
Finishing techniques
Various types of seams (straight, French, overlock)
Hemming edges, inserting zippers and buttons
Methods of hemming and finishing details
Creating simple home decoration projects
Sewing a simple pillow case with a zipper or fold
Making curtains with appropriate hemming and optional gathering tape insertion
Clothing step by step
Creating a skirt (learning to work with simple patterns)
Shirt with key details (collar, placket, cuffs)
Sewing a sweatshirt or t-shirt from knit fabric – introduction to working with elastic materials and their proper finishing
Working on dressmaking details
During each project, participants will focus on learning and perfecting key elements such as:
Inserting zippers
Setting in sleeves
Finishing necklines
Working with elastic materials
Final Results
After completing the course, participants will:
Be able to operate a sewing machine and complete basic projects
Master various sewing and finishing techniques
Complete five finished projects (2 decorative items and 3 pieces of clothing)
Gain confidence in working with patterns and various types of fabrics, enabling them to undertake future projects independently
Sewing Course for Adults
Discover the joy of creating your own projects! Do you dream of sewing your own clothes and home accessories? Our professional sewing course is the perfect opportunity to turn these dreams into reality! In a small group of 6 people, under the guidance of two experienced designers, you'll learn the art of sewing from scratch and complete your first projects.
Price:
The course price includes all learning materials including fabrics and knits, threads, machine needles, and all tools and consumables, and amounts to 3500 PLN
Schedule:
Start date: March 2025. The course lasts 4 weeks
Class days and times: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm or 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
If you are interested in other dates, please write: krainafundacja@gmail.com
Location:
The course takes place at the Kraina Foundation headquarters in Warsaw's Mokotów district, ul. Puławska 67 loc. 43. We provide a friendly learning and working space with professional equipment and social facilities.
Course Instructors:
Yana Bezdushna and Hanna Makhnivska - designers and seamstresses with extensive experience in the fashion industry, participants of the prestigious Sustainable Fashion Design program for designers.
Contact:
Want to learn more or sign up for the course? Write to us! We'll gladly answer all your questions and help you choose a convenient time. Email: krainafundacja@gmail.com