Sewing For Beginners
Always wanted to learn to sew? Come along to this fun class and make your own Tote Bag and Apron 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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Sat 10 JunSaturday and Sunday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland. Karen Balmer
WEEKEND HAT & TOTE OPTION. Registrations close Friday 9 June.
- $205.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Sat 10 Jun 09:30 - Sat 10 Jun 16:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Sun 11 Jun 09:30 - Sun 11 Jun 16:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Register4 places remaining -
Mon 24 Jul
- $205.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Mon 24 Jul 19:00 - Mon 24 Jul 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Mon 31 Jul 19:00 - Mon 31 Jul 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Mon 07 Aug 19:00 - Mon 07 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Mon 14 Aug 19:00 - Mon 14 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Mon 21 Aug 19:00 - Mon 21 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Mon 28 Aug 19:00 - Mon 28 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Mon 04 Sep 19:00 - Mon 04 Sep 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Mon 11 Sep 19:00 - Mon 11 Sep 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland. -
Mon 16 Oct8 classes, Mon 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM No class Labour Day 23 October At Selwyn College, Auckland. Karen Balmer
EVENING
- $205.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Mon 16 Oct 19:00 - Mon 16 Oct 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Mon 30 Oct 19:00 - Mon 30 Oct 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Mon 06 Nov 19:00 - Mon 06 Nov 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Mon 13 Nov 19:00 - Mon 13 Nov 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Mon 20 Nov 19:00 - Mon 20 Nov 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Mon 27 Nov 19:00 - Mon 27 Nov 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Mon 04 Dec 19:00 - Mon 04 Dec 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Mon 11 Dec 19:00 - Mon 11 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:
- Mondays 7 - 9pm starting 13 February
- Saturday and Sunday 4 - 5 March 10am - 4pm
- Mondays 7 - 9pm starting 1 May
- Saturday and Sunday 10 - 11 June 9:30am - 4:30pm THIS COURSE WILL TEACH THE HAT AND TOTE OPTION (Instead of apron and tote)
- Mondays 7 - 9pm starting 24 July
- Mondays 7 - 9pm starting 16 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.
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