Sewing For Beginners
Always wanted to learn to sew? Come along to this fun class and make your own tote bag and apron (or tote bag and hat) while learning the basics of sewing. Bring your own material etc. Two patterns are prepared and supplied by the teacher. A charge for this is included within the course fee. This course is offered as either an evening or weekend course. Read below for more details.
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Mon 12 Feb
- $209.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Mon 12 Feb 19:00 - Mon 12 Feb 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Mon 19 Feb 19:00 - Mon 19 Feb 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Mon 26 Feb 19:00 - Mon 26 Feb 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Mon 04 Mar 19:00 - Mon 04 Mar 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Mon 11 Mar 19:00 - Mon 11 Mar 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Mon 18 Mar 19:00 - Mon 18 Mar 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Mon 25 Mar 19:00 - Mon 25 Mar 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Mon 08 Apr 19:00 - Mon 08 Apr 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland. -
Sat 02 MarFull weekend, Saturday and Sunday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland. Karen Balmer
Weekend Hat and Tote Option
- $209.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Sat 02 Mar 09:30 - Sat 02 Mar 16:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Sun 03 Mar 09:30 - Sun 03 Mar 16:30At Selwyn College, Auckland. -
Mon 06 MayEight Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM no class King's Birthday 3 June At Selwyn College, Auckland. Karen Balmer
EVENING
- $209.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Mon 06 May 19:00 - Mon 06 May 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Mon 13 May 19:00 - Mon 13 May 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Mon 20 May 19:00 - Mon 20 May 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Mon 27 May 19:00 - Mon 27 May 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Mon 10 Jun 19:00 - Mon 10 Jun 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Mon 17 Jun 19:00 - Mon 17 Jun 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Mon 24 Jun 19:00 - Mon 24 Jun 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Mon 01 Jul 19:00 - Mon 01 Jul 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.
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Mon 29 Jul
- $209.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Mon 29 Jul 19:00 - Mon 29 Jul 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Mon 05 Aug 19:00 - Mon 05 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Mon 12 Aug 19:00 - Mon 12 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Mon 19 Aug 19:00 - Mon 19 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Mon 26 Aug 19:00 - Mon 26 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Mon 02 Sep 19:00 - Mon 02 Sep 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Mon 09 Sep 19:00 - Mon 09 Sep 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Mon 16 Sep 19:00 - Mon 16 Sep 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland. -
Sat 21 SepFull weekend, Saturday and Sunday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland. Karen Balmer
Weekend Hat and Tote Option
- $209.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Sat 21 Sep 09:30 - Sat 21 Sep 16:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Sun 22 Sep 09:30 - Sun 22 Sep 16:30At Selwyn College, Auckland. -
Mon 14 OctEight Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM No class Labour Day 28 October or 2 December (school event) At Selwyn College, Auckland. Karen Balmer
EVENING
- $209.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Mon 14 Oct 19:00 - Mon 14 Oct 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Mon 21 Oct 19:00 - Mon 21 Oct 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Mon 04 Nov 19:00 - Mon 04 Nov 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Mon 11 Nov 19:00 - Mon 11 Nov 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Mon 18 Nov 19:00 - Mon 18 Nov 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Mon 25 Nov 19:00 - Mon 25 Nov 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Mon 09 Dec 19:00 - Mon 09 Dec 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Mon 16 Dec 19:00 - Mon 16 Dec 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.
Description
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 For Beginners
In this class you will learn how to:
- thread and use a sewing machine
- 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. If there is time, we will make a bucket hat or you may choose to make another tote or apron.
Materials and what to bring (varies for evening and weekend courses)
The tote and apron patterns will be supplied and your course fee includes a charge for this. You will need to bring pins, fabric, thread, interfacing, etc. Course options:
- 2024: Mondays 7 - 9 pm starting 12 February
- 2024: Saturday and Sunday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm 2 - 3 March Hat & Tote
- 2024: Mondays 7 - 9 pm starting 6 May
- 2024: Mondays 7 - 9pm starting 29 July
- 2024: Saturday and Sunday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm 21 - 22 September Hat & Tote
- 2024: Mondays 7 - 9 pm starting 14 October
Evening course
Full details on how to choose materials will be provided on Week 1 so bring a pad and paper to class. Your first night will focus on familiarisation with the sewing machines and learning basic sewing skills. Karen will discuss suitable fabrics and interfacing options with you, how much you will need, and the best places to shop.
Weekend course apron and tote
You'll need to bring your sewing kits, fabric (2.5 metres - cotton, drill, or duck, avoid stripes, patterns) and haberdashery on the first morning. Full details are supplied in the course instructions emailed upon registration. Bring your lunch each day. Tea and coffee is supplied.
Weekend course hat and tote
You'll need to bring your sewing kits, fabric (1.5 metres - cotton, drill, or duck, avoid stripes, patterns) and haberdashery on the first morning. Full details are supplied in the course instructions emailed upon registration. Bring your lunch each day. Tea and coffee is supplied.
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. We will discuss your sewing kit on the first week, and the best places to shop for various items.
- Tailors chalk or fabric marking pen
- Pins
- Fabric scissors
- Small scissors or snips
- Unpicker/stitch remover
- Your own bobbin for a Bernina machine (or to suit your own machine if you are bringing that)
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 simple skirt or pants. Later, you may be interested in Pattern Alteration and Design or one of Karen's other weekend sewing workshops with a different project.
People who attended this course also attended...
Sewing Next Steps, Sashiko Stitching, Pattern Alteration and Design
Testimonials
Hi Karen, This is Y here. Last week I have joined your class for 10-11 June weekend. I wanted to say thank you for the wonderful class n great learning for us. I thoroughly enjoyed your class. I would love to join advance classes of sewing too. I loved the way you taught n beautiful things you taught us. Please let me know when you have advance classes for sewing. Thanks YG June 2023
