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CHOOSE YOU COURSE

We have “FORMAL” and “INFORMAL” workshops to choose from.

We have eight workstations, each sewer is allocated a cutting table and machine station.

A box “kit” is provided for each sewer with all the tools required for sewing. Please refrain from bringing your own equipment.

Machines are available for beginners and those who don’t have. Please book a machine on registration. Classes are kept small maximum 8 sewers per class

FORMAL WORKSHOPS

Formal workshops run per calendar schedule they are run over 8 weeks and secures your spot for the eight week period. 8 x 3 hour workshops at the same day and time.

 

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE

COURSE INFORMATION
  • Basic parts, functionality and controls
  • How to clean machines
  • Winding your bobbin
  • Understanding your flywheel
  • Threading your machine
  • 10 samples

 

BEGINNER WORKSHOP

COURSE INFORMATION
  • General machine use and practise exercises
  • Understanding and learning fabrics
  • Fabric layouts, measurement and how to use a pattern
  • Understanding seams: 4 sample exercises
  • Bias Bibbing: 3 methods
  • Fabrics Cont.: Woven/Knits
  • Produce 2 garments: 1 woven + 1 knit

 

INTERMEDIATE 1 WORKSHOP

COURSE INFORMATION
  • Measurement continued
  • Understanding Darts and shaping them: Sample exercises
  • Understanding Pleats: Sample Exercises 
  • Understanding Tucks: Sample Exercises 
  • Understanding Pockets: Sample Exercises 
  • Understanding Zips: Sample Exercises
  • Waistband Techniques: Sample Exercises
  • Understanding Hemps: Sample Exercises 
  • Understanding Metered Corners
  • Final Project: Produce a skirt using this course’s skill learnt 

 

INTERMEDIATE 2 WORKSHOP

COURSE INFORMATION
  • Darts continued
  • Pleats continued
  • Zips perfected: Sample Exercises
  • Waistbands continued
  • Understanding Buttonholes
  • 1 Step Machine
  • 4 Step Machine
  • Pattern Rules: Recap and making a pattern
  • Final Project: Produce a pair of pants using this courses skills learnt

 

OVERLOCKER WORKSHOP

COURSE INFORAMTION
  • Basic parts, functionality and controls
  • How to clean machines
  • How an Overlocker works and what it’s used for
  • Learning sequencing for threading
  • 10 samples

 

ADVANCED WORKSHOP

COURSE INFORMATION
  • Understanding Facings: Armholes and necklines: 4 Sample Exercises
  • Necklines continued: 4 Sample Exercises 
  • Collars (Basic Rules): 4 Sample Exercises
  • Inserting Sleeves: 4 Sample Exercises 
  • Sleeves and Cuffs continued
  • Final Project: Produce a high quality short or blouse using the courses skills learnt

 

HOMEWARE WORKSHOP

COURSE INFORMATION

No Sewing experience necessary (but an advantage)

  • Introduction to sewing

  • Homeware equipment

  • Fabric terminology

  • Machine stitches

  • Measuring

  • Homeware techniques and samples-binding
    piping
    applique
    zips and fasteners
    freestyle quilting

  • Homeware projects-Pillow cases with applique
    Cushions
    Placemats
    Oven gloves
    Curtain and tie back
    Roman Blind

 

HOMEWARE ADVANCED WORKSHOP

COURSE INFORMATION

Sewing experience necessary

  • Recap of homeware techniques
    – advanced decorative stitches
    – advanced applique
    – advanced zips
    – 3D décor

  • Advanced projects-Tableware and décor
    – Dining décor
    – designing a bedroom theme
    – Colour charts and swatches
    – Quilted bed cover
     – Advanced curtains and blinds
    – Party and Wedding décor
    – Advanced bathroom towels and sets

 

BAG MAKING WORKSHOP

COURSE INFORMATION

No sewing experience necessary (but an advantage)

  • Introduction to sewing
  • Bag Making equipment
  • Machine stitches
  • Measuring
  • Bag Making samples-binding
    – piping
    -applique
    -Fasteners, straps and webbing
    -zips
  • Bag Making projects-Quilted Shopper
    – Clutch Bag
    – Make-up bag and purse
    – Tote Bag
    – Freestyle quilted Sewing machine bag.
    – Moon Bag

 

INDUSTRIAL MACHINE WORKSHOP

COURSE INFORMATION

COMING SOON

 

ENTREPRENEURIAL WORKSHOP

COURSE INFORMATION

COMING SOON

 

PATTERN MAKING WORKSHOP

COURSE INFORMATION

COMING SOON

INFORMAL WORKSHOPS

“Sew As You Go” workshops are supervised by trained teachers with many years experience

 

SEW-AS-YOU-GO WORKSHOP

SUPERVISED SEWING – 3 HOURS – LIMITED SPACE – FIRST COME FIRST SERVE

 

COURSE WORKSHOPS

ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE AWARDED – 3 HOURS – 4 X CLASS WORKSHOP

COURSE INFORMATION
  • A solid introduction to sewing
  • 4 x 3 hour classes
  • Machine introduction and practice exercises, machines supplied for beginners (advise on what machine to purchase when you ready or feel free to bring your own if so desired)
  • Manual issued
  • Seams
  • Binding
  • Fabric fondling lecture and exercise
  • Pattern reading and explanation
  • Pattern selection and copying
  • Project 1- Woven fabric (non stretch) top or dress
  • Project 2- Stretch fabric top or skirt.

 

COURSE WORKSHOPS

ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE AWARDED – 3 HOURS – 8 X CLASS WORKSHOP

COURSE INFORMATION
  • A solid introduction to sewing
  • 8 x 3 hour classes
  • Machine introduction and practice exercises, machines supplied for beginners (advise on what machine to purchase when you ready or feel free to bring your own if so desired)
  • Manual issued
  • Seams
  • Binding
  • Fabric fondling lecture and exercise
  • Pattern reading and explanation
  • Pattern selection and copying
  • Project 1- Woven fabric (non stretch) top or dress
  • Project 2- Stretch fabric top or skirt.