Sew It, Dream It, Sleep on It – Design Your Own Pillowcase
Your colours, your cozy creation.
This fun, hands-on sewing workshop is perfect for creative kids who want to learn the basics of sewing while designing something they’ll use every day – their very own custom pillowcase!
Children will be guided step by step through the process of colour combinations, cutting, and sewing a pillowcase from start to finish. They’ll choose from a range of vibrant fabrics, learn how to safely use a hand crank sewing machine, and discover how simple pieces of fabric can be transformed into a polished, finished project.
PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN:
Sewing machine basics and safe operation
How to join fabric pieces neatly and accurately
Simple sewing tips and tricks for beginners
How to plan and assemble a functional textile design
By the end of the workshop, each child will leave with a beautiful handmade pillowcase, designed in colours and patterns they chose themselves, plus the confidence and inspiration to keep sewing at home.
All materials are provided, including sewing machines and a great selection of fabrics. This is an ideal first sewing project that encourages creativity, independence, and pride in making something from scratch.
ABOUT THE TUTOR:
Gracie Mathews is a passionate and highly experienced textile tutor who brings energy, encouragement, and expertise to every workshop. She travels throughout New Zealand working with a leading fabric supplier and runs her own business offering costume design, manufacture, hire, and immersive sewing experiences. Gracie also shares her extensive personal costume and textile collection through symposiums, events, and exhibitions. Her enthusiasm for all things fabric is infectious, and she creates a welcoming environment where children feel confident to try new skills.
WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR:
This workshop is designed for children aged 8+ years who would like to give sewing a go no prior experience required.
Please do not enrol children under the age of 8, as the workshop involves sewing machines.
WHAT TO BRING:
All sewing and art materials are included in the workshop fee.
Children are welcome to bring a water bottle and snacks.
Gracie Mathews is the best tutor to teach your child, she oozes enthusiasm for everything textile. In addition to teaching and travelling New Zealand for a fabric supplier she has her own business offering a variety of costume and sewing services including hire, manufacture, costume and sewing experience packages and continues to share her personal costume and textile collection through symposiums, events and exhibitions.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
• Make a colourful patchwork cushion from scratch
• Learn beginner-friendly sewing skills
• All materials and tools provided
• Take home your finished cushion!
• Fun, safe, and inspiring environment
Book now to secure your child’s place in our Sew your own Patchwork Cushion workshop and inspire a love of sewing that could last a lifetime!
Please note there is NO refund or a transfer if you cancel less than 7 days in advance or once the class/workshop has started. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
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