Beginners Sewing Classes

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: 8 learners

Location: Rooty Hill

Class Length: 4 x 2 hour sessions

Days - Tuesdays (or) Saturdays

Time - Mentioned above!

Cost: $285

Prerequisite: None

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 trobleshooting

Dive into sewing with these basic skills

• How to measure correctly

• Choosing fabric

• Understanding patterns

• Adjusting patterns

• Preparing your fabric

• How to correctly cut out your fabric

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

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

• All about a commercial pattern 

• Increasing a size up

• Decreasing a size down  

• Fabrics prints 

• Fabric layout & Cutting

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

• 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

• Fabric for the first project

• Use of our sewing machines and equipment

• Patterns to use during your course

• A relaxed environment

• Tea and coffee, even some baked treats or biscuits.