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.
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Sat 21 Sep
- $145.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Sat 21 Sep 10:00 - Sat 21 Sep 16:00Selwyn CollegeSession 2
Sun 22 Sep 10:00 - Sun 22 Sep 16:00Selwyn College
Description
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.
