Sewing Workshop: Clothes Making Fundamentals Experience Melbourne

Discover how to sew your own clothes using paper patterns with all the essential sewing techniques required


School of Sewing and Upcycling
School of Sewing and Upcycling
4.9 (69)
5k followers

5 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests

$210 (Afterpay available)


Melbourne
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Craft
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Textiles
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Sewing and Embroidery
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Kid Friendly
Want to sew your own clothes using paper patterns but not sure where to start? Want to know how to do a gather, a facing or a dart? Then this is the class for you!
In this five-hour workshop you will learn to:
  • Read the information about style, sizing, and fabric found on the pattern envelope.
  • Take your measurements and choose the size that’s right for you.
  • Understand the various components of the instruction sheet and the pattern pieces (layout, symbols, measurements).
  • Compile and trace home-printed and tissue patterns in preparation for cutting.
  • Layout the pattern on your fabric correctly with minimal waste before pinning and cutting.
  • Transfer markings and prepare the cut pieces for sewing.
  • Build on your basic sewing machine skills.
  • Learn terminology commonly found in sewing pattern instructions.
  • Practise essential techniques such as stay-stitching, seam finishing, understitching, clipping and trimming, edge and top stitching, hemming, buttonholes and more!
  • Understand which stitches and presser feet to use for various techniques.
  • Make samples of each technique and learn when and how they are used in garment construction.
  • Gain know-how that will make sewing patterns easier to follow.
Once you've learned how to use paper patterns and how to do these essential sewing techniques, it will make it much easier for you to sew your own clothes at home.
At the end of the class, you can take home your customised pattern, having made an excellent start---ready for you to complete at home with all the guidance to keep going!
Add-ons available for this class
  • Sewing Starter Pack ($60)
  • Deluxe Sewing Kit ($99)
You can add these when you book (optional).
 
Knowledge required
You should know how to thread a sewing machine and sew a straight line. Open to adults and young adults (minimum age 13 years). Men and non-binary folks are encouraged to attend.
 
What you'll get
The pattern, traced to the correct size, pinned onto and cut out of the fabric, is ready to begin sewing. In addition, sewing techniques such as gathering, stay-stitching, under stitching, and darts are also included.
 
What to bring
  • A sewing pattern of your choice.
  • Fabric to make your pattern from (follow fabric suggestions and meterage on the back of the pattern envelope).
  • Sharp cutting scissors and pins if you have some. If you don't have these things, we can provide them.
  • Sewing thread to match.
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 13 years old).

Adult accompaniment is not required.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

School of Sewing and Upcycling - Level 1/1-3 Whitehall Street, Footscray VIC

Sewing Workshop: Clothes Making Fundamentals location
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School of Sewing and Upcycling
School of Sewing and Upcycling

4.9 (69)
5k followers

Teaching sewing skills that will last a lifetime. Learn to sew and mend with knowledgable, patient teachers in a friendly, inclusive environment. All ages, genders and abilities welcome!
The School of Sewing & Upcycling began in 2015. We set up in a small shop in Buckley Street, Footscray and began to share our love of sewing with you. In 2019, we shifted to our current home right on the border of Footscray and Yarraville – a big, bright and welcoming space where many people come to hone their sewing skills.
In February 2023, Zoe took over the business from Gaye (who still teaches) and in May 2023 moved into new space in Whitehall Street, Footscray.
At SOSU, we believe that sewing is a wonderful life skill and we want to share it with you. Learning how to alter and mend the things that you have as well as learning the skills to create your own gorgeous garments will help you to be more creative and sustainable. We offer a wide range of full and half-day workshops or ongoing courses that will build, refresh or consolidate your sewing skills. We have a great mix of beginner and skilled sewers of all ages learning at our school. We can also arrange private lessons for those that learn better one-on-one. It’s just you and your teacher so that you can really get into that special project.

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