Beginners Sewing Classes Online

Introduction to Sewing

Never touched a sewing machine but always wanted to learn, or perhaps the last time you sewed was in High School and you need a refresher on threading the machine?

Taking our Beginner Sewing classes will get you to the beginner level in just 4 weeks! In this beginner class you will learn how to wind a bobbin, sew a straight line, and a variety of basic stitches to get you started on your sewing journey!

Skill Level: Beginner

Max: 10 learners

Location: Online

Class Length: 4 x 2 hour sessions

Please not timing mentioned are Sydney time

Cost: $350

Prerequisite: None

 

Here is what you will learn….

Get sewing machine confident

Starting right at the very beginning, learn everything you will need to use a sewing machine for the first time.

• Anatomy of a sewing machine

• Winding on a bobbin

• Threading a top loading sewing machine

• Threading a front-loading machine

• Sewing machine driving test

• Essential sewing tools

• Basic troubleshooting

 

Introduction to sewing

 

Dive into sewing with these basic skills

• How to measure correctly (for PJ pants)

• Choosing fabric

• Understanding patterns

• Adjusting patterns

• Preparing your fabric

• How to correctly cut out your fabric

 

Project 1 - Scrunchie

 

This easy hair piece is a great intro to sewing

• Pinning and cutting out from a pattern

• Learn a simple way to sew a straight line

• Create a simple casing

• Finish off with elasticated scrunch

 

Project 2 - Envelope cushion cover

 

Make a pretty envelope cushion cover in your second project.

• Measure and cut out the cushion cover.

• Construct the cushion cover

• Create a simple opening for the insert

• Creating a double folded hem

• Sewing simple seams

• Tidying of seams

• Bagging out your cushion cover

 

Commercial sewing patterns 

 

• All about a commercial pattern 

• Increasing a size up

• Decreasing a size down  

• Fabrics prints 

• Fabric layout & Cutting

 

Project 3 - Pyjama Pants 

 

Make the perfect pair of pyjama set - a shorts with an elasticated waistband or a ribbon drawstring and a simple top. 

• Pin and cut out the pattern

• Learn a simple method of trouser construction

• Sew narrow double folded hems

• Finish off with an elasticated waist

 

Supply List

 

• 500m spool of black & white thread / cotton

• Dressmaking Pins (Glass, Pearl, or Plastic head)

• Hand sewing needles

• Thread Snippers / Clippers

• A pack of sewing machine needles

• Scissors

• Tailor's chalk

• Elastic

• Fabrics for your projects

 

What is included:

 

• Use of our sewing machines and equipment

• Patterns to use during your course

• A relaxed environment

 

Please note.....

You will through the course content online and watch the videos. You will also be able to contact me to book a live session which will go for 2 hours and I will go over the topics in this course content.