Ability Levels

About Ability Levels at The Make Spot

Our ability levels are suggestions only, to act as a guide in helping you find a suitable course or workshop

Any ability can participate in and enjoy this course.

You have little to no experience with sewing on a machine and wish to increase your subject knowledge and understanding.

You are confident with the basics, but still a little unsure when it comes to tackling sewing more advanced patterns and following instructions on your own. You can sew simple zips, hems, seams and pockets but would like to advance to the next step.

You can confidently read and translate a pattern but a bit unsure of more complex methods such as using different sewing machine feet for different applications. You would like to elevate your sewing to the next level.

You are comfortable sewing most fabrics and can use a range of techniques. You are looking for expert guidance on a particular style or garment type.

You’re a whizz on the machine! You can work with a wide range of fabrics. You would like to start drafting your own patterns and manipulating existing ones in order to “make to measure”.