✂️ Refine your Sewing Skills by Learning from Industry Experts
- Date: Saturday, JUNE 27th
- Time: 10-3pm
- Duration: 5 hrs
- Format: In-person, hands-on workshop, Maximum 8
- Location: 92 Leveson Street, North Melbourne
- Skill level: A working knowledge of simple sewing and machine use
Suited to
This course is designed for sewing enthusiasts with a foundational understanding of basic techniques who are ready to elevate their craft.
If you have experience with simple sewing projects and would like to refine your skills, this workshop will guide you through more advanced techniques and professional garment finishes.
It is ideal for those looking to expand their sewing repertoire, improve garment quality and tackle more detailed construction techniques with confidence.
Overview
Elevate your sewing skills in this hands-on intermediate sewing class.
This workshop focuses on mastering key garment construction details such as stitching techniques, bagged out corners, perfect splits, waistbands and fly fronts. These techniques are essential for achieving polished, professional looking garments.
During the class you will work with pre-cut samples to construct a range of sleeve types, create structured waistbands and learn how to sew a pant zip fly with confidence. You will also receive helpful handouts filled with practical tips and techniques, along with expert guidance from experienced instructors.
What you will learn
By the end of the workshop, you will have developed practical skills in several important garment construction techniques.
Professional Waistbands
- Construct waistbands with a clean professional finish
- Understand correct easing of waistbands onto garments
- Learn internal waistband finishing techniques
Pant Zip Fly Construction
- Gain confidence sewing fly fronts for pants
- Learn step by step techniques for assembling zip flies
- Understand fusing requirements, stitching methods and zip options
Garment Finishing Techniques
- Perfect side splits ion hemmed garments, tricks to make it easy and look great.
- Bagging out, used areas such as collars and cuffs
- Apply techniques that improve the finish and quality of garments
- Learn practical methods used in professional garment construction
Materials needed
Participants may bring their own sewing machine or use one of ours.
Recommended items to bring:
- Scissors
- Pins
- Fabric marking tools
- Any additional personal sewing supplies you prefer to use
What's included
- All materials & fabric kits
- Instruction booklet with diagrams
- Access to industrial sewing machines and domestic overlockers (or BYO if you prefer)
- Light refreshments
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Inclusivity Statement
The Pattern Making Class welcomes participants of all backgrounds, identities, and skill levels, including trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals. We strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for everyone.