✂️ Learn to use your sewing machine like a pro!
- Date: Saturday, MAY 2nd
- Time: 10am-3pm
- Duration: 5hrs
- Format: In-person, hands-on workshop, Maximum 9
- Location: 92 Leveson Street, North Melbourne
- Skill level: Beginners, no skill necessary
Suited to
This course is ideal for beginners with little to no sewing experience, as well as those looking to refresh their skills.
Overview
In this hands-on beginner sewing course, participants will learn the foundational skills needed to start their sewing journey. You will be guided by industry professionals in a supportive, friendly environment.
What you will learn
- Sewing Machine Basics: a refresher for you and your machine
- Understanding the components of a sewing machine, threading techniques, and machine maintenance.
- Machine Threading: Detailed instruction on how to properly thread the sewing machine.
- Needles and Their Uses: Overview of different types of sewing needles and their specific applications.
- Types of Threads: Discussion on various thread types and their suitable uses.
- Bobbin Theory: Understanding how the bobbin functions and how to wind and insert it.
- How to Adjust Machine Speed: Techniques for controlling machine speed for different sewing tasks.
- Tension- how to change machine stitching.
- Grainlines- what are they and what makes them important?
- Basic Sewing Techniques:
- Introduction to essential sewing techniques
- Sewing Practice:
- Straight sewing techniques, seam allowance
- Overlock finishes on open and closed seams
- Learn how to correctly to sew circles and curved lines.
- learn essential sewing finishes such as Top stitching and back stitching.
- Sampler Techniques:
- Overlock and Press Open: Mastery of overlocking seams.
- Overlock and Press Closed: Techniques for finishing raw edges.
- Make Yourself a Basic Tote: create a tote bag, pre-cut and ready to sew
Materials needed
· Participants may bring their own sewing machine or use one of ours.
Recommended items to bring:
- Sewing snips
- Pins
- Any additional personal sewing supplies you prefer to use
- Tape measure
What's included
- All materials & fabric kits
- Instruction booklet with diagrams
- Finished sampler to reference in class
- 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.