Beginner Learn to Sew Workshop - One day!

 So, you’ve decided you’d like to learn how to sew?  And you’ve a new sewing machine? But don’t know where to start?

Bring along your machine and we will show you how to thread it, practise stitching and make a project just for you. Once armed with the confidence to use your machine, this course will give you the oomph to work on lots of projects. (I can hire a sewing machine for you if you don't have one! please see here )

As this is an absolute beginner lesson, we will take it slow and begin with sewing simple piece, a Tote Bag.

Firstly, we take around 1.5hours to learn how your machine works, thread it and practice stitching. We then take these new skills to begin making up a project, a super useful Tote Bag. The skills learnt here can include making seams, zig zag edging and top stitching.  

Skill level: Complete beginner - bring your machine in the box!

What you will learn:

• What all those knobs do
• How to change your needle
• How to thread both the bobbin and the machine
• Sew basic straight stitches to the seam allowance and zig zag the edges
• Trouble shoot basic machine problems

What is included:

• Fabric to practice your sewing
• 5 hours of expert tuition with only 3-6 students in the class
• Sewing Pattern with instructions to take home
• A fun and engaging atmosphere
• Copious cups of tea and coffee.

What you need to bring

• Your clean machine along with all it's power cords and the foot pedal -- If you need to hire a machine, you can add this to your cart - please see here 
• The machines accessories, especially all the feet

• Your fabric scissors and sewing kit - if you don't have one, you can buy one here and have it waiting for you in the class.

• Tote bag Fabric - One metre of thick cotton fabric - at Spotlight it is called Duck Canvas or Canvas.  And all Ikea fabric is perfect.  OR you can purchase fabric in class for $20per metre - add it to your cart here or pay on the day via cash or card

• Your lunch - there is a fridge and microwave available.

 Dates Available: 

• Saturday 10 August - 10am to 3pm with Kelda
• Saturday 24 August - 10am to 3pm with Jenny

What is the next class after this one?

The PJ short class on 31 August is the perfect next step.