### **Why Learn to Sew?**

Sewing is far more than a practical skill—it's an empowering, creative, and sustainable craft that offers lifelong value.

### **Benefits of Learning to Sew**

#### ✂️ **Creative Expression**

Sewing opens the door to designing and making one-of-a-kind items. From clothing to homeware, students experience the joy of transforming simple materials into something beautiful and personal.

#### ♻️ **Supports the Circular Economy**

By learning how to sew, repair, and upcycle fabrics, students contribute to reducing textile waste and promote mindful consumption. This is a key part of living more sustainably and moving away from the throwaway culture of fast fashion.

#### 💪 **Builds Confidence and Independence**

There is immense satisfaction in learning a new skill with your own two hands. Watching progress week by week fosters self-confidence and pride in each completed project.

#### 👥 **Encourages Social Connection**

Classes are a relaxed and welcoming space where students can meet new people, share ideas, and build friendships. Learning alongside others helps create a strong sense of community and support.

#### 🧠 **Supports Mental Wellbeing**

Sewing is meditative and rewarding, helping to reduce stress, improve focus, and promote mindfulness. It’s an excellent way to disconnect from screens and reconnect with tactile, hands-on work.

#### 👗 **Customisation & Practical Use**

From mending old clothes to making gifts and home décor, sewing is a highly practical skill. Students will leave class with items they’ve made themselves—and the knowledge to keep creating long after the course ends.

### **What’s Included**

- Use of sewing machines

- All fabrics, threads, tools, and accessories provided

- Professionally designed patterns to keep and reuse

- One completed project per session

Beginner Sewing Course

Nazish  Riaz

Very nice and kind people.spacili  thanks to Oksana.


Iryna Onyshchenko

Calm atmosphere, great teacher, I liked everything. thank you.

Why Learn to Sew? Sewing is far more than a practical skill—it's an empowering, creative, and sustainable craft that offers lifelong value

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Letterkenny - Donegal Local Development - Board Room

Donegal Town - The Central Hotel

Safetec Letterkenny

The Base

Stranorlar - Finn Valley Family Resource Centre

DLDC

Lifford Clonleigh Resource Centre 

Pobal Eascarrach 

Shannon House

•	Ionad Teampall Cróine

Aranmore

Bundoran Community Centre (beside Library)

St Shanaghan House

Blustack Foundation

GTeic

The Bluestack Foundation

DLDC Letterkenny Boardroom

The Glenties Day Centre

Mount Errigal Hotel Letterkenny 

Workhouse, Dunfanaghy

MFD Shorefront Marque

Tirlough Resource Centre

The Vestry

Donegal Presbyterian Hall 

Vestry

Station House Hotel

Ozanam Community Centre

Bundoran Community Centre

Bluestack Foundation

Donegal Education Support Centre

White House CPI Centre

Dolmen Centre

Raphoe Family Resource Centre Clg.

The Workhouse Dunfanaghy

Safetech 

Lifford Venue To Be Confirmed

CLONLEIGH SOCIAL CENTRE

Donegal Presbyterian Hall

Prysbyterian Hall

Bundoran Retail Park 

O'Donnell Park 

Construction Training Location Gweedore 

Letterkenny Community Centre 

Rosses Community School Dungloe / Pobalscoil na Rosann

Mulroy Woods

ATU Carpark 

Cara House Family Resource Centre

Donaghey Safety Training 

Donegal Local Development Company provides support to individuals who are interested in returning to learning. We provide one-to-one advice and support in relation to accessing education and lifelong learning opportunities. This free and confidential service is available in a number of locations including Letterkenny, Donegal Town and Killybegs or on an outreach basis at a location convenient for you.

We work with individuals to help them to identify and take the steps to improve their quality of life and wellbeing and to access lifelong learning opportunities.

We aim to:

Provide guidance and advice on learning supports and educational opportunities.
Assist you to identify your skills, interests and goals.
Provide information on funding opportunities and entitlements.
Put mechanisms in place to facilitate and respond to your individual needs.
Develop a Personal Action Plan tailored to fit your needs.
Signpost and refer you to a host of specialist agencies
Support you to build your confidence, access tailored Lifelong Learning programmes as well as accessing other support services

Wellbeing Taster Course

A short 10 minute session to give you a feel for the supports available through DLDC

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Beginner Sewing Course

Why Learn to Sew?

Benefits of Learning to Sew

✂️ Creative Expression

♻️ Supports the Circular Economy