✨ Sewing is better together — bring a friend and receive 10% off when you book together.
So you can thread your machine… you’ve made a couple of things… but what next?
This is the perfect next step.
In this relaxed and supportive workshop, we’ll build on your beginner skills and start diving into patterns, garment construction and sewing techniques — all while making a gorgeous pair of easy PJ shorts.
We’ll still take things step-by-step, but you’ll start to understand how garments really come together, giving you the confidence to keep sewing at home.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS CLASS
• The perfect next step after a beginner class • Learn how to follow and understand a sewing pattern • Small group with personalised guidance • Build confidence making your first garment • Sewing is better together — enjoy a fun, social class
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
• How to sew accurate seams with correct seam allowance • Zig zag finishing techniques • Understanding pattern layout and sewing terminology • Garment construction — what order to sew things in • Troubleshooting basic machine issues
SKILL LEVEL
BEGINNER / ADVANCED BEGINNER
• You can thread and use your sewing machine • You’ve made a couple of simple projects • Perfect next step after a beginner workshop
CLASS FORMAT
• Small group (3–4 students, 16+ years) • Step-by-step guidance in a relaxed, supportive environment • Learn at your own pace while making a wearable garment
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Use of studio sewing machines — Brother A80 or Bernina 335 • PJ shorts pattern with instructions to take home • 5 hours of expert tuition • A fun, supportive and engaging atmosphere • Tea, coffee
WHAT TO BRING
• Fabric scissors and sewing kit (available to purchase if needed)
• 1.5 metres of fabric and thread - or you can purchase here and choose in class
OPTIONAL: Bring your own sewing machine (with power cord, pedal and accessories). Please note you will need to carry your machine up two flights of stairs.
