INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED – BYO SEWING INTENSIVE

4 Hour & 6.5 Hour Guided Studio Sessions

Guided by industry professionals Megan McKee-Griffith and Sheena Lee, both with extensive garment construction and expert pattern-making experience.

This focused, high-level sewing session is designed to elevate your skills, refine your technique, and give you professional insight into your project — all within the warm, supportive Usefulbox studio community.

Perfect for intermediate to advanced sewists who want expert fitting guidance, pattern support, or help tackling a complex garment — while sewing alongside like-minded makers.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS COURSE

• Small, premium intensive (4–5 students only)
• Extended studio time for real, measurable progress
• Advanced fitting and construction guidance
• Pattern instructions broken down clearly and logically
• Industry-level insight into garment construction
• Calm, focused, encouraging sewing environment

You’ll sew with others who love making just as much as you do — sharing ideas, learning together, and celebrating progress.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• Professional pattern interpretation
• Fit assessment and adjustment techniques
• Garment construction refinement
• Advanced sewing techniques explained clearly
• How to approach complex instructions with confidence
• Independent problem-solving skills

You’ll leave not just with progress on your garment — but with stronger technical understanding and greater confidence in your own ability.

SKILL LEVEL

INTERMEDIATE

• Confident threading and operating your sewing machine
• Comfortable sewing with seam allowances
• Experience constructing garments
• Ready to refine fit and elevate technique

ADVANCED

• Strong understanding of garment construction
• Confident working independently
• Looking to master advanced techniques and professional finishes

CLASS FORMAT

• 4 hour or 6.5 hour intensive sessions
• 4–5 students per class
• High cutting tables for tracing, measuring and cutting
• Personalised technical and fitting support
• A warm, collaborative studio atmosphere

This is focused sewing time — but never intimidating. You’re supported by experts and surrounded by a community that genuinely wants you to succeed.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• 4 or 6.5 hours of expert tuition
• Individualised technical guidance
• Professional fitting insight
• Use of studio cutting tables and workspace

WHAT TO BRING

• Your chosen pattern and fabric
• Your fabric scissors and sewing kit

OPTIONAL:
Bring your own sewing machine (including power cords and foot pedal).

Studio machines are available — students may use the Brother A80 or Bernina 335.

PRICING

4 hour session — $130
6.5 hour session — $180

READY TO BOOK?

Choose your preferred date below.

Spaces are strictly limited to 4–5 students per session to ensure personalised, high-level support — and a relaxed, enjoyable experience.

SESSION TIMES

Thursday — 4 hours
Friday — 6.5 hours
Saturday — 4 hours or 6.5 hours
Sunday — 6.5 hours

(See individual dates when booking.)