At Studio Costura, I offer several beginner courses that take you from zero to creating complete projects with beautiful seam finishes. If you've never used a sewing machine (or it's been a long time and you don't remember how), now is the perfect time to get started.
introduction to sewing course dates
Saturday mornings (10-14h) and evenings (15-19h)
November 7
November 21
January 23
Weekday morning dates are also available, consult via hola@studiocstura.com.
Read about different courses that form the complete beginners program below, choose your preferred date and reserve your spot (all dates work for all beginners courses).
Beginner's Course I
In the first beginner's course, you'll learn how to thread the machine and sew basic stitches by first creating a swatch piece with different seam finishes. We'll leave out everything that isn't essential (there will be time later to learn what each part of the machine does) and focus on sewing in a straight line… or as straight as possible—it all comes with practice.
Then we’ll use Laola’s Mini Pouch pattern to create your first sewing project: a reversible pouch. In four hours, you’ll learn tons of tips, feel confident using the machine, and take home a little bag you made yourself.
The price for the Beginner’s Course I course is 65€ (includes all materials). The course lasts 4 hours. You can check availability in the groups and reserve your spot by emailing hola@studiocostura.com.
Beginner’s Course II
In the second course of the beginner series, you’ll learn about fabrics and how to cut pattern pieces correctly. Building on the foundation you gained in Beginner Course I, we’ll continue to learn slightly more complex techniques.
The course project is a zipper pouch with a lining —a piece that’s just as beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside. You’ll learn plenty of tips that will make sewing a joy.
The price for the Beginner’s Course II is 65€ (includes all materials). The course lasts 4 hours. You can check availability in the groups and reserve your spot by emailing hola@studiocostura.com.
Beginner's Course III
In the third course of the beginner's series, we'll start with clothing. After practicing with accessories, it's time to make a garment tailored to your measurements so you can experience the true power of sewing: the freedom to create any garment you like!
The class project is a pair of shorts with elasticated waist that can serve as both summer pants and pajamas. You’ll learn which types of fabrics work well for starting to sew your own clothes and which fabrics you should save for later to avoid frustration.
The course includes a multi-size PDF sewing pattern (with video instructions) that you can use again at home to sew as many versions as you like.
The price for the Beginner’s Course III is 80€. You will bring the fabric you like for the course (we’ll discuss different options that are suitable for this project), or you can buy it at the studio. The course lasts 5 hours. You can check availability in the groups and reserve your spot by emailing hola@studiocostura.com.
Some reviews about the beginners course:
“I came in with absolutely no prior experience and didn’t really know what to expect, but Karu guided us so patiently and thoughtfully through the whole process. After just one class, we walked out with a beautiful little creation (a cosmetic bag!) that turned out perfectly, which honestly surprised me.
The atmosphere in the studio is calm, welcoming, and truly lovely, and it made the whole experience even more special. I ended up enjoying it so much that I completely fell in love with the process, and I’m already looking forward to coming back.
Highly recommend to anyone, even complete beginners!”
“Cannot recommend this little atelier enough! I went in as a sewing novice with barely nimble enough fingers to tie my own shoe— I left as a sewing novice with clumsy fingers but a strong, hands-on understanding of how to prepare a sewing machine and sometimes zig zag stitch in a straight line! 😂 Karu is a fantastic teacher; patient, methodical, clearly a master of the craft. The space is bright and clean and cute. I met two other students that day who have been regulars, and they were very sweet and supportive. Bravo to Karu for creating such a wonderful community here in Madrid. Now, I wish I were staying longer!”
“I took the beginner’s course, and Karu was very attentive, helpful and patient, even when I was starting to become a perfectionist ;)
The experience gave me the confidence to try sewing on my own, and I will definitely come back! :)”
“I came in as a complete beginner and walked out with a beautifully made drawstring pouch! The beginner’s course was perfect, and the way it was structured helped me learn the basic stitches before moving on to making the actual product. Karu was incredibly helpful and patient throughout the class. I can’t wait to come back!”
Read all the reviews on Google!
If you'd like to give someone a Beginner's Course as a gift, I can create a digital gift card for you, and they can choose the course date later. Email hola@studiocostura.com to purchase the gift card.
If you're a group of three students, please feel free to contact me as well: I may be able to offer additional booking options beyond the dates listed on the calendar.
At my studio, you’ll use professional sewing machines with speed control that make starting out very easy—there’s no need to be afraid of that first contact with the machine. I’ve taught hundreds of people with no previous experience how to use a sewing machine, and I’ll guide you with a very clear method that highlights the key points so you can achieve great results from the very beginning. I promise it’s much more rewarding than you might think,
The classes take place at Studio Costura
Metro L5 Pirámides/Marqués de Vadillo
Get to now the studio here.