Join our sewing for beginners’ course and make your own loungewear set! Sewing is so much fun and a great hobby. We’ll equip you with practical skills so you can grow your wardrobe. In this sewing course, you will make your own simple and stylish loungewear set that flatters every body shape and size. It’s also an inclusive project suitable for all ages.
Our focus for the first project will be on a loungewear ensemble. It will feature an easy-to-follow pattern that eliminates the need for complicated techniques like zips or buttonholes. This project is perfect for those new to sewing, providing a gentle introduction to the craft while ensuring a satisfying result that you can wear proudly.
Throughout the Sewing for Beginners course, Penny will guide you with teaching essential sewing processes, valuable insights into fabric selection, cutting techniques, and your own machine operation. You will build foundational skills and learn practical techniques that will enable you to tackle future sewing projects with confidence.
By the end of this course, you will not only have a stylish loungewear set to add to your wardrobe You will take home your own Loungewear pattern and have knowledge and skills to continue creating unique pieces just for you.
Join us in this introduction sewing course and make your own loungewear set. The beginning to a more personalised and stylish wardrobe and a new hobby! Course fee includes $25 for your pattern to keep.
THINGS TO BRING:
FABRIC
4.5 metres cotton mix or rayon fabric, 140cm wide. FABRIC: Cotton fabric (medium or light weight) is easiest to work with because it holds its shape and stays in place while you sew, especially if you are a beginning sewist. Rayon is light and drapey which makes the fabric a little bit tricky to hold in place while you sew. Tip – black fabric with black stitching is not recommended for first time sewing as it is difficult to see where you have stitched and frustrating to unpick. Fabric discounts available at Fab Fabrics, 146 Harris Rd, East Tamaki.
THREAD
Good quality thread, brand Gutterman. Tip – good quality, new thread is best for your sewing machine. It doesn’t tangle up and sews smoother. Do not use old thread.
SEWING KIT
Scissors – sharp, for cutting fabric
Pins – sharp, with heads (easier & safer to hold)
Seam ripper / quick unpick
Tape measure – flexible enough to wrap around your body
Paper –a notebook is useful (write down lots of great tips for future reference)
Pencil
Ruler
Tailors chalk
Sewing machine and instruction book
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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