Essential Skills
Maximum Class Size: 6
Level 2: Confident Beginners - For those comfortable with a sewing machine and ready to begin learning core garment construction. Follows on from our Level 1 Introduction to Machine Sewing.
This focused 3-hour session introduces you to the essential building blocks of garment making. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on practice, you’ll work on a set of technique samples and a mini calico garment to help solidify your skills.
Whether you're preparing to make your first garment or want to feel more confident before diving into a pattern, this class is designed to give you a strong, practical foundation.
Techniques Covered:
- Laying and cutting from a paper pattern
- Transferring markings and notches
- Understanding grainline and seam allowances
- Sewing straight darts
- Inserting an invisible zip
- Finishing seams (zig zag and turned under)
- Creating pleats (box, inverted & side)
- Hemming techniques
Booking a class at Ray Stitch entitles you to 10% off everything in-store on the day of your class. Our team is always happy to offer advice on fabric, tools, and supplies.
What Next?
Keep building your confidence with our Intermediate Skills A and B classes. Or, if you're ready to start sewing garments, try our Introduction to Garment Making course, which is available as a six-week block or as two shorter modules covering tops and a dress, skirt or trousers.
Before you book, please take a moment to read our cancellation policy:
Unfortunately, our classes are non-refundable. Due to small class sizes, transferring to a different date is difficult. If you notify us at least two weeks before the class starts, we may be able to offer an alternative date, but this is not guaranteed—please give as much notice as possible.
In the event that we need to cancel a class, we will provide as much notice as possible and offer either a full refund or an alternative booking date.