Sew Your Own Undies

Next Classes Begin:

September 2022. tickets not yet on sale

One x 3 hour lesson

$65 per person

Pre-requisite: Confident using the sewing machine, with basic sewing experience

Undies, knickers, panties, budgie smugglers .... whatever you call them - you can make your own!

In this workshop you will learn the basics of sewing with knit fabrics & a variety of elastic trim finishes while stitching up a pair of underwear - either for yourself, your partner, or kids. You wont believe just how comfy they can be!

You can either bring your own fabrics, or I have kits available with everything you need - requirements will be sent out with booking confirmations.

Introduction to Pattern Drafting

Next Class Begins:

September 2022, tickets not yet on sale

Three x two hour lessons

$180, includes all materials

Pre-requisite: Confident using the sewing machine, with basic sewing experience

This workshop is suitable for those who are confident using the sewing machine, and want to be able to convert their sewing ideas into garments!

Start with just your measurements, and then learn the basics of pattern drafting while drawing up a simple skirt block. We will adapt it into a pattern and then sew up a toile to personalise the fit before exploring ways of changing the pattern to different styles.

You will learn & practice the following skills & techniques:

• How to take measurements
• How to convert your measurements into a personalised pattern block
• How to convert your block into a pattern 
• How to construct and fit a skirt toile
• How to adapt your basic pattern into a variety of skirt styles

At the end of the class, your basic skirt block and pattern will be yours to take home and use - you might never have to buy another pattern!

Dressmaking Basics

Next Classes Begin:

Friday August 19 2022, 1.00 - 4.00pm

Three x three hour lessons, or two day workshop

$180 per person

Pre-requisite: Completion of Sewing FUNdamentals, or prior basic sewing experience

Join us in the studio to learn all the basics while sewing up a dress to fit YOU - you'll be amazed at the difference it makes compared to ready to wear. 

Using a basic dress pattern, we work together so you have the confidence to create the dress of your dreams. We work on basic fitting alterations to make your dress uniquely you, and then explore different ways you can adapt a pattern to change it's look (think statement puffy sleeves, gathers, ruffles, tiers, lace inserts or sheer fabrics), as well as including those elusive but ever useful pockets!

While sewing your dress you will learn & practice some of the following dressmaking techniques to add to your sewing repertoire:

• Small/full bust adjustment
• Staystitching
• Darts
• In-seam pockets
• Top stitching
• seam finishes, including French seams
• Facings / bias facings
• Understitching
• Casings
• Gathering
• Button plackets, buttonholes and buttons
• Hemming

Sew a Classic Shirt

Next Class Begins:

September 2022; tickets not yet on sale

Four x three hour lessons or Two day workshop

$230

Pre-requisite: Confident using the sewing machine, with basic sewing experience

Learn and practice construction techniques for sewing a classic shirt, including:

• pattern layout & cutting out
  
• fabric pattern matching techniques
  
• stay-stitching
• Front self facings and variations
• Patch pocket
• Double-pointed darts
• Yoke - Burrito method
• Top stitching
• Collar & Collar stand
• Adding collar stays
• Flat fell seams
• Placket opening
• Cuffs
• Buttonholes and attaching buttons