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Sewing Weekend for Beginners

    Home Sewing Weekend for Beginners

    Always wanted to learn to sew? Come along to this fun weekend workshop and make your own tote bag and apron while learning the basics of sewing. Please contact the office directly for last-minute registrations.

    • Sat 28 Mar
      Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Selwyn College Karen Balmer
      • $145.00 incl. GST
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      Session 1
      Sat 28 Mar 10:00 - Sat 28 Mar 16:00
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      Session 2
      Sun 29 Mar 10:00 - Sun 29 Mar 16:00
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    • Sat 20 Jun
      Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Selwyn College Karen Balmer
      • $145.00 incl. GST
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      Session 1
      Sat 20 Jun 10:00 - Sat 20 Jun 16:00
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      Session 2
      Sun 21 Jun 10:00 - Sun 21 Jun 16:00
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    • Sat 19 Sep
      Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Selwyn College Karen Balmer
      • $145.00 incl. GST
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      Session 1
      Sat 19 Sep 10:00 - Sat 19 Sep 16:00
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      Session 2
      Sun 20 Sep 10:00 - Sun 20 Sep 16:00
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    • Sat 14 Nov
      Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Selwyn College Karen Balmer
      • $145.00 incl. GST
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      Session 1
      Sat 14 Nov 10:00 - Sat 14 Nov 16:00
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      Session 2
      Sun 15 Nov 10:00 - Sun 15 Nov 16:00
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    About the course Sewing Weekend For Beginners

    This course is designed for those new to sewing and will teach fundamental sewing skills while making a tote bag and an apron. At the conclusion of the course you will be confident at the machine, and will have completed two practical garments.

    Expected learning outcomes for Sewing Weekend For Beginners

    In this class you will learn how to:

    • thread and use a sewing machine
    • use an overlocker
    • lay out and cut your fabric
    • sew a garment together 

    You will learn lots of helpful tips along the way about design, fabric, and construction techniques.

    Materials

    The tote and apron patterns will be supplied, but you will need to bring pins, fabric, thread, interfacing, etc.  Full details supplied in your course instructions. Please note that you need to pre-wash, dry and iron your fabrics before attending the class.

    Equipment

    Our sewing room is equipped with domestic Bernina sewing machines which are available for you to use during class.  You may prefer to bring your own machine to get familiar with its operation.  For further information, please call the office on 5219623. There are scissors (fabric and paper), measuring tapes etc in the sewing room to use during class, but we recommend that you bring your own kit as follows.

    • Tailors Chalk or Fabric Marking Pen
    • Pins
    • Fabric Scissors
    • Small Scissors or Snips
    • Unpicker/Stitch Remover
    • Your own Bobbin

    Follow on courses

    This course Sewing for Beginners will give you the necessary skills and knowledge to attend our Sewing - Next Steps course where you will develop your skills by making a garment of your choice.

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    (09) 521 9623
    info@selwyncomed.school.nz
    203-245 Kohimarama Road, Kohimarama

    Open Hours
    Term Time: Monday - Wednesday 9:00am - 9:00pm
    Thursday - Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm

    School Holidays: When courses are running the office is open 9:00am - 4:00pm




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