Guess who is learning how to machine sew! It is time I moved beyond hand sewing and figured machine action. I have been taking some classes since I got to India and one of my earliest projects was how to machine seam this
polka dot fabric before hand sewing it onto the crochet piece.
Singer showroom on Commercial Street. This is where I am taking my beginner sewing classes. I know little about sewing and nothing about sewing machines...so this post must not be understood as endorsing Singer. I had to look around for classes quite a bit, and didn't even know that there was this option right under my nose! Therefore, thought this post might be useful for someone who is looking for sewing classes in Bangalore. Singer has beginner to advanced classes, and they are at a very reasonable rate. Also, Bindu, the teacher, is really good and fun to learn from.
Class in motion
I am learning on such really cool, old school, manual sewing machines. Though I am loving the sewing, the pedaling action getting to me. I tried an automatic machine the other day, and now I know what I have been missing out on. But I suppose there is something to be said about these super sturdy, back-in-the-day machines.
Singer showroom on Commercial Street. This is where I am taking my beginner sewing classes. I know little about sewing and nothing about sewing machines...so this post must not be understood as endorsing Singer. I had to look around for classes quite a bit, and didn't even know that there was this option right under my nose! Therefore, thought this post might be useful for someone who is looking for sewing classes in Bangalore. Singer has beginner to advanced classes, and they are at a very reasonable rate. Also, Bindu, the teacher, is really good and fun to learn from.
Class in motion
I am learning on such really cool, old school, manual sewing machines. Though I am loving the sewing, the pedaling action getting to me. I tried an automatic machine the other day, and now I know what I have been missing out on. But I suppose there is something to be said about these super sturdy, back-in-the-day machines.
32 comments:
Your class sounds like fun. I'm learning to machine sew too--I think it takes MUCH more patience than knitting!
Hi! I'm just responding to your question on my page about the machine. On the advice of a friend who sews, I bought a Brother sewing machine a couple years ago. The number on the front says LS 2125. I think I paid $70 on Amazon. It goes forward and backward and has some different stitch options. It works fine for my beginner needs at the moment.
Those manual sewing machines look so cool! Have fun in class. I got a sewing machine last year and taught myself to sew.
My grandmother had a sewing machine like one of those! I have a little baby Bernina (called a Bernette, I think?) that my mother got me a few years ago. I'm so taken with knitting and spinning that I haven't used it in a very long time. I need to get it out again. I love the crocheted bag and the polka dot lining, by the way.
I have my grandmother's manual machine like that!!! Sounds like a lot of fun. My sewing consists of curtains, baby carriers and anything else that is just straight lines! enjoy! rachel
(I also use a Brother machine that my mom bought me a few years back)
Hello There
My Mother in law is into stitching.
She is using an OLD machine.Due to space constraint plus the advantages of these modern machines I want to make her stiching more FUN by gifting her a Singer/Brother sewing machine.
Where can I find a showroom for the same in Bangalore?
Regards
Hi Vasudev,
Since you did not leave any contact information on your post, I am leaving my response here.
There is a Singer showroom on Commercial Street, Bangalore. I dont think there is a Brother showroom in Bangalore yet. The Singer outlet has many modern/electric machines--I think the most basic in this range is about Rs.7,500. Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, leave a comment with your email address.
Thank you very much Rima.
I am glad I could dish out some information from you. The reason for me not leaving any email id is because of SPAM. However since you have my email ID I will be obliged if you can give me some more information.
1.What model is this basic stuff you are mentioning? I saw A brother on the net BM3500. Is it similar to that? What models are there in Singer which can be purchased? Do I get warranty?
2. What is the mode of payment. Cash/Card?
Is it ok if I can get your contact information and send my Wife and Mother in law or do you want them to just walk in. What are the timings of the shop. Can you provide me a contact number of the shop.
I thank you again for your help.
Regards
Hi Vasudev,
I am someone who is just interested in craft, and do not have any affiliation with the Singer showroom in Bangalore. I actually live in NYC, and am currently visiting Bangalore (I grew up here, and my parents live here). Therefore, I am not in a position to answer your questions about models, warranty etc, but I do think the showroom accepts both card and cash.
I remember contacting Singer (regarding their sewing classes) by getting their phone number in the Bangalore directory.
Hello Rima.
I too live outside India (Dubai.. :)
Your inputs were of real help to set the ball rolling.
Take care and thanks again
Regards
Hi Rima
We too bought a new Singer fashion maker after getting assurance from the showroom manager that they will provide a month training in stiching for my wife and mother. They attended 3 classes and they were actually shocked from the behaviour of the trainer. She was not at all polite in talking and also not giving attention to teach them. All together they had a very bad experience from this traning and were forced to terminate in 3 classes itself. Thought a giving a update on this.
Hi--
Sorry to know that you did not have a good experience. I did not buy a Singer machine from this store. I only took classes from the sewing teacher (and not the machine trainer).
Hi Rima
It's not the machine teacher it's the sewing teacher and the her name is the same which you had mentioned in the blog.
My mom is about 60 years of age and with her the trainer behaved rudely. My mom and wife travel to the training institute after completing the house hold works and travelling about an hour by BTS bus, reach the center and again returning back to house at about 7 PM daily.
In spite of putting hard effort just having in mind to learn the stiching and finally when they find the trainer not helping out them and spending the most of time in phone calls and other works I can imagine how disappointed they were.
2nd day of their trainig they received a phone call from the trainer when they were waiting in the bus stop saying that the class has been cancelled as she was supposed to attend a function. She was not at all polite in talking to them and my mom felt very bad about this. Hence I told them discontinue the training and now I have written a mail to Singer HO mentioning the same so that no other will experience the same.
Now they have found a sewing trainer near to our house for much lesser fee and also getting a good training with a polite service.
Raj
Hi Raj--
Then, I would strongly suggest you write a letter to the appropriate Singer department.
Best,
Rima
Hi Rima,
Can you please let me know the exact location of this showroom in Commercial street?
Hi S,
I do not know the exact address of the showroom in Bangalore. However, they are listed in the phone book...I think I found them in the yellow pages. Hope this helped.
Hi, I too have been looking out for such sewing classes. I will contact them and hope it goes out well. The other being that if any of you know of other places, please help me out.
Thank you.:)
hi all, i have read all of u above and thought of leaving my opinion about singer sewing class in commercial strt, blore.
I am married and a home maker. I wanted to learn sewing since my teenage but it didn't happen coz of some or the other reason. After coming to bangalore i've been searching for an institute where i can learn from the basics of stitching. Finally my husband found out this blog for me. [Thanks a ton to Rima].
Bindu, the teacher, is a young lady who teaches u very well. U can learn basics or salwar kameez or sari blouses or western dresses or all of the above. For each section u have to pay separately. But the charges are reasonable only. she speaks five or more languages and is very friendly.
The class is open on 6 days a week morning 11 to evening 5. U can select any batch of 2 hours, like 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm, 3pm-5pm. she teaches individually so that u can make sure that u r learning every bit of it. Being a house wife, the timing is very comfortable for me. There is no hard and fast rules here. You can also meet so many friends of different ages and ppl from different states of India and abroad. Its a good experience and who knows u may end up learning a foriegn language too with ur course! just kidding!
The Singer showroom and sewing class is at the same place. It is in commercial street, bangalore. Opposite to Woody's Restaurant.
The showroom phone number is 080-25587892. Hope these details will help those are in search of it.
- Maria.
Are there any classes in south bangalore? HSR/BTM would be nice. I am looking for basics of pattern making and construction. Also wanted to see if there were folks who could teach western style tops, kiddie frocks etc.
Hi to the person who left the last comment. As you can tell by my blog post, I am just also a sewing student, and dont know much about sewing classes in Bangalore. Best of luck finding something!
Hi Rima,
I've moved to bangalore temporarily and planning to take sewing classes. I've to admit that I know zero of sewing. As you have suggested I went to the Singers shop opposite to woody's restaurant in commercial street a month ago, and due to some travel I could pursue till now. Could you please suggest me where I can start and let me know more details about the training classes.
--Aruna..
Hi Aruna--I have no affiliation with the Singer Showroom...I just took classes there. You will have to get in touch with them.
Hi,
I need to also introduce you to yet another sewing school.
Usha which is a leading sewing machine company is also into sewing class. They have their show room on doulble road in Bangalore. I am told that these classes are designed by NIFT.
Dear Rima,
Please check your mail and revert.
Regards,
Farahnaz
Dear Farahnaz,
i got ur mail thru rima as u told.. i tried replying to u but its not working.. i took stitching classes from singer almost an year ago.. that is nov 2008.. i was there till jan 2009.. i had good experience and now am able to stitch my own salwar kameez and kurtis..
after jan '09 i havnt visited the institute.. so am not sure whether the tutor has changed or not.. but plse try calling them n find it out. i have given the address n phone numbers in one of my previous comments in this thread or check my blog page http://mmappilassery.blogspot.com/2009/02/stitch-in-time.html
thank u..
Hi rima, long time.. hope u doing great n congrats to yarny days for getting upgraded to a website :)
lov & prayers
Maria
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Hi Rima, do you by any chance know where to buy yarn/wool in Bangalore? wanted it for my sister she does crochetting.
Hi ritu, u may get them in "ravi's craft", 2nd or 3rd cross, commercial street.. bangalore.
Hi, i'm prasad, I purchased a singer machine for my wife and sister in law from GB electrical's,electronics and sewing machines.
The person over here greets you with warm words "Welcome Sir/Mam" and gestures you to sit and offers you tea or coffee, irrespective of the fact you have come for an inquiry or buy the machine.Was very touched by the courteous gesture.
Their representative came home and gave us a complete demonstration of the machine.
I was very delighted with their service.I highly recommend this shop.
Their contact details are as follows:-
G.B Electricals,Electronics and Sewing machines.
#6/1,opposite.padma club,balepet.Bangalore-53
land line:- 22874710
Mobile:- 9986918831
Hi rima. How are you doing, hows life treating you. its been ages that we met. can you plz mail me to my id: elen.bindu@gmail.com
i need to talk you dear.
Awaiting for your reply.
best regards,
Helen Bindu
Singer
Hi Nice article, could you please give me the address of the showroom mentioned here.
Thanks
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