Memory Keepsakes Sewing Classes

Learn to make Memory Keepsakes from your treasured fabrics.
Whether it's the loss of someone special or the joy of a new addition, starting a new school or sports team, items of clothing can have very sentimental attachments for us. Transform pieces of treasured fabrics from the garments of loved ones into a Memory Keepsake.

In this 8 weeks course you will learn to make.....

Memory bears
Weighted bunnies
Cushion covers
Mother's memory blanket
Memory Keepsake using gents ties 
You will also learn to sew a few of other small to medium memory keepsakes projects like baby rompers, etc from a departed loved ones clothing as well as projects with any left over fabric offcuts.

Please note this course requires you to know basic sewing, have patience with unpicking, cutting and hand sewing.

This hands-on course is suitable for teens and adults who already have basic knowledge and experience using a sewing machine.
Although the sewing is not  complex, it does include curved seams and sharp turns. If you have no prior knowledge or experience or do have a bit but need practise and don't have a sewing machine at home, check out my Sewing Kickstarter workshop prior to attending this course.

What to bring.....

Garments of loved ones
Fabrics of your choice
Quilted batting
Polyester wadding
Cottons / Threads
Bobbins
An extra bobbin case (for front loading sewing machine)
Sewing machine needles
Hand sewing needles
Scissors
Tape measure
Markers
Filling for the bear & bunny
Cutting mat if using a rotary cutter (you won't be allowed to use the rotary cutter directly on my cutting tables)
Dressmakers pins - (you will need heaps of them please bring sufficient)
Materials for bring the Weighted Bunny will be discussed on the first day.

Skills used:

Machine and hand sewing
Pinning and tacking
Laying out pattern pieces and cutting
Piece / block cutting and laying out
Stuffing and piece assemble of the bear.