Sewing For Beginners

Elisapesi Powell has been busy during the COVID-19 Level 4 lock down, developing bite sized tutorials for those who are interested in learning a little about the basics of sewing prior to attending the WEST Sewing for Beginners Course.

WEST Short Courses – How to use a sewing machine for Beginners with Elisapesi – Part One

WEST Short Courses – Sewing for Beginners – Hemming and Mending Jeans – Part One

WEST Short Courses – Sewing for Beginners – Hemming and Mending Jeans – Part Two

WEST Short Courses – Sewing For Beginners – Mending and Alterations

Crochet for Beginners

Our wonderful WEST Community Hub tutor Judy has put together a series of tutorials for those wanting to learn to crochet. Starting with chain stitch, the tutorials include a range of crochet patterns, row by row.

Crochet For Beginners – Chain Stitch – Tutorial One

Crochet For Beginners – Turning and Line Two – Tutorial Two

Crochet For Beginners – Tying off a row before starting a new row of colour – Tutorial Three

Crochet For Beginners – Joining the Next Colour – Tutorial Four

Crochet For Beginners – Finishing the Row of Colour – Tutorial Five

Crochet For Beginners – Starting the Mosaic Stitch – Tutorial Six

Crochet For Beginners – Double Crochet in Mosaic – Tutorial Seven

Crochet For Beginners – Finishing off the Last Stitch – Tutorial Eight