Beginners and High School Students Courses

These two courses are for those who have not sewn before, have very limited experience or studying textiles and design.

 

 

Beginners Course

 

Some photos from my first course:

 

The course will cover:

  • How to use a sewing machine.

  • How to read and understand commercial pattern

  • How to layout and cut your fabric

  • How to select appropriate fabrics

  • Basic sewing techniques which would include:

    • Seams

    • Darts

    • Gathering

    • Hems

    • Waistbands

    • Zips, and

    • Hand sewing skills

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You will make a basic garment using some of the skills you have learned and then work on projects of your choice as time allows.

 

Course duration - one 2 hour class per week for 8 weeks (16 hours)

 

Class size - three students.

 

Cost - $475 (a $200 deposit will be required at the time of booking and the remainder at the first lesson). As the classes are so small make up classes can not be offered if they are missed.

 

Bookings - please call me on 9882 3060 to make a booking.

 

Date - Course details:

 

2010   (Go to Tuition Calendar)

 

Future dates will be announced as each course is filled.  Additional  courses may be offered,  if there is sufficient interest.

 

Private classes are also available.

 

Course requirements

You will be required to bring with you:

  • Dressmaking scissors

  • Paper scissors

  • Embroidery scissors

  • Pins

  • Tape measure (cm and inches)

  • Tailors chalk

  • Hand sewing needles

All of these supplies are available at Tessuti Fabrics, Chatswood.

 

 

High School Students Course - 2010 Summer School Holidays

 

Some photos from my first High School Students Short Course in December 2009 with their finished garments.

 

And after their course:
 

    

(Photographs courtesy of Colette at Tessuti Fabrics)

 

This course is designed for school students and those currently studying textiles and design.

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You will make a basic garment.

 

Class size - three students.

 

Bookings - please call me on 9882 3060 to make a booking.

 

2010 (Go to Tuition Calendar)

 

New  School Students Short Course -  Over the school holiday break I am adding morning and afternoon courses.

 

Additional courses will be scheduled if required.

 

Cost:

10 to 13 year olds, two and a half hours $75

14 to 17 year olds,  three hours $95

 

Bookings - please call me on 9882 3060 to make a booking. I will advise on the type of fabric required when you book your class.

 

You will be using one of three Bernina domestic sewing machines which I will also provide.

 

Beginners and School Students Course    General Sewing