Sewing for Beginners: Make a Kimono-Style Robe

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Description

This course is for those new to sewing and will teach fundamental sewing skills. You will leave with your own kimono-style robe.

Expected learning outcomes

• able to thread and use a sewing machine
• able to read pattern instructions
• able to lay out and cut fabric
• able to assemble and sew your garment

What to bring

• 1.90 metres of fabric - natural fibres ony eg wool. cotton, viscose - definitely no stretch fabrics please
• a roll of matching thread
• 1 metal bobbin to fit a Bernina machine (unless you're bringing your own machine to use)
• Sewing kit recommended as follows:
• pins
• fabric scissors
• small scissors or snips
• tape measure
• tailor's chalk or fabric marking pen
• unpicker
• These items are all available in the sewing room and you are welcome to use ours if you prefer
• Bring your lunch. We'll provide tea and coffee

Testimonials

From May 2021:

Dear Anne,

I attended Karen's workshop for the Kimono style robe on the weekend:

Karen is such an awesome teacher, she is very patient and explains and demonstrates everything really well.  It was so nice to come back from a dressmaking course happy and with a sense of achievement.  I wish I'd had a dressmaking teacher like Karen previously and I would thoroughly recommend her to any future students.

I thanked Karen at the time but just wanted to pass on my feedback  officially -  I hope I get some free time to enrol in some more of Karen's courses.

Selwyn Community Education has such a great variety of classes, you should be very proud of your achievements.

Have a great day.

Regards MJR