Sewing For Beginners
Always wanted to learn to sew? Come along to this fun class and make your own A line or straight skirt while learning the basics of sewing.
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Tue 07 Aug
- $165.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Tue 07 Aug 19:00 - Tue 07 Aug 21:00Selwyn CollegeSession 2
Tue 14 Aug 19:00 - Tue 14 Aug 21:00Selwyn CollegeSession 3
Tue 21 Aug 19:00 - Tue 21 Aug 21:00Selwyn CollegeSession 4
Tue 28 Aug 19:00 - Tue 28 Aug 21:00Selwyn CollegeSession 5
Tue 04 Sep 19:00 - Tue 04 Sep 21:00Selwyn CollegeSession 6
Tue 11 Sep 19:00 - Tue 11 Sep 21:00Selwyn CollegeSession 7
Tue 18 Sep 19:00 - Tue 18 Sep 21:00Selwyn CollegeSession 8
Tue 25 Sep 19:00 - Tue 25 Sep 21:00Selwyn College -
Tue 23 Oct
- $165.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Tue 23 Oct 19:00 - Tue 23 Oct 21:00Selwyn CollegeSession 2
Tue 30 Oct 19:00 - Tue 30 Oct 21:00Selwyn CollegeSession 3
Tue 06 Nov 19:00 - Tue 06 Nov 21:00Selwyn CollegeSession 4
Tue 13 Nov 19:00 - Tue 13 Nov 21:00Selwyn CollegeSession 5
Tue 20 Nov 19:00 - Tue 20 Nov 21:00Selwyn CollegeSession 6
Tue 27 Nov 19:00 - Tue 27 Nov 21:00Selwyn CollegeSession 7
Tue 04 Dec 19:00 - Tue 04 Dec 21:00Selwyn CollegeSession 8
Tue 11 Dec 19:00 - Tue 11 Dec 21:00Selwyn College
Description
About the course Sewing For Beginners
This course is designed for those new to sewing and will teach fundamental skills through making a simple A line or straight skirt. At the conclusion of the course you will have some basic skills and a completed garment. Places on this course are limited to 10 students so that the tutor can give the necessary individual attention.
Expected learning outcomes for Sewing For Beginners
In this class you will learn how to:
- choose the right size pattern
- read and follow the pattern
- lay out and cut your fabric
- thread and use a sewing machine
- use an overlocker
- sew your garment together and fit it
You will learn lots of helpful tips along the way about fabric, sewing techniques, patterns and accessories. If there is time, we will move on to a second garment.
Materials
A pattern will be supplied but you will need to bring pins, material, zip, thread, interfacing, etc. Details will be provided upon enrolment. It is not necessary to bring your fabric on the first night. It may be beneficial to leave buying your fabric until after the first class so that the tutor can advise you.
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, measuring tapes etc in the sewing room to use during class. You may prefer to bring your own.
Follow on courses
This course Sewing for Beginners will give you the necessary skills and knowledge to attend Pattern Alteration and Design. We also offer a Sewing - Next Steps course for students who wish to develop and practise their sewing skills by pursuing their own projects with the guidance of the tutor.
