Sewing Classes
This course is suitable for those who have never sewn before AND for those who are self taught & been sewing for years. It covers all of the basic techniques that you need to know to get you started & keep you sewing. The course is a complete package, covering all of the information needed & instructions on how to sew basic garments while giving you the confidence to move onto more difficult projects later. While many courses teach you how to sew a specific garment, this course teaches you how to sew!
COURSE CONTENT
Learn about different types of fabric & their uses.
Learn what sewing machine needles to use & their sizes.
Get to know your sewing machine & how to use it.
Learn how to read a sewing pattern, the instructions & how to use the layout guide.
Understand the symbols, trace a pattern, lay it out & cut it out.
Complete samples on your machine that will instill a sense of confidence & familiarity.
Learn to do a variety of seams & hems.
Learn about Seam allowances & how to sew straight lines.
Learn about Notching & Clipping Corners & Curves.
Learn about casings including making them from Bias.
Learn how to gather to fit.
Learn how to insert a Centered Zip.
Complete some Buttonholes.
Make a small sample pair of P.J trousers.
There is no pressure, only guidance & encouragement and for everyone, a great sense of achievement when completed.
Please bring along your own machine & accessories including pins, scissors, tape measure etc (Some may be available to use in class if you don’t have your own). Fabric options can also be discussed.
REQUIREMENTS: A notebook & pen
Your sewing machine & instruction manual (if you have one) with all feet & accessories (A sewing machine may be available to use in class if you don’t have one but please book it when enrolling).
1 reel of dark thread (any colour) -Polyester is fine for both reels of thread.
Tape Measure
Quick-un-pick/seam ripper (small)
Pins
1 metre of lightweight Sew-In interfacing
Scissors that will cut fabric. (Please do not BUY new dressmaking scissors until after lesson 1 when the pros & cons of different types of this important item & others will be discussed.
FABRIC FOR PROJECTS-You will need 1.3 metres of Flannelette Fabric to make a small, sample pair of PJ Pants.
Please DO NOT buy expensive fabric!
OTHER class PROJECTS: PJ trousers Project-
Students will be making a sample pair of trousers (Child size 3 only) in class. There will not be any size variations due to time restraints.
For these items, you will require 1 metres of printed cotton fabric (eg: craft fabric, cotton poplin, Flannelette or similar).
All classes are subject to numbers. Full fees will be refunded if the class is cancelled. There are no refunds if you fail to attend class however, in some circumstances, i may be able to transfer you to a later course if available.
By going to subscribe on the bottom of the home page on this site & entering your email address, you will also receive an email regarding a new course when they are posted . This is a free service & your details will not be given to anyone else.
FOLLOW-ON CLASSES
Build on the skills you learnt in the Beginners Course.
Gain more confidence in reading patterns & putting those techniques into practice by making a reversible Apron or a project of your choice. Learn some new techniques as well, including sewing different types of pockets, inserting zips in trousers (flys), Lapped & exposed zips. />Learn how to insert piping & also how to make your own.
REQUIREMENTS for this course:
Sewing Machine & sewing accessories (pins, scissors, etc)
Sew-in interfacing will be required for tracing pattern.
Notebook & Pen.
Fabric requirements: you will require 60cms of patterned cotton fabric for your sleeve sample. Other fabric will be based on project preference.(Own selection or Reversible Apron)
*All courses are subject to numbers & dates/times may be changed (with consultation).
PLEASE NOTE: If you haven’t completed the Sew Art & Crafty Sewing Essentials Course, please contact Jan before enrolling in the Follow on course. I will discuss your course requirement prior to enrolling.
If you are self taught, you will need to complete at least Day 1 of the Beginners/Essentials course first.
The Beginners/Essentials Sewing course covers so much information that is required BEFORE this course unless you are very experienced. To complete this course, you need to understand the difference between machine needles, how to read & layout a pattern, know what a seam allowance is, how to change settings on the machine including stitch length & width, do buttonholes, complete a centered zip, & much more. I am happy to discuss.
If you are unsure about how the change will affect you, please contact me to discuss.
Upcoming Classes
SEWING ESSENTIALS COURSES
Mandurah Area
Fridays -3 (Part) Day Course
WHERE: North Yunderup CWA Hall
COST: $175 plus materials.
DATES:
Friday 9th February
Friday 23rd February
Friday 23rd March
TIMES: 9.15am-2.30pm
THERE ARE STILL VACANCIES IN THIS COURSE…ENROLL NOW!
Bunbury Area
Sunday 2 Day Course -Now Full but see below for the next class!
WHERE: Eaton CWA Hall
COST: $175 plus materials.
DATES:
Sunday 11th February
Sunday 25th February
TIMES: 9am-5pm
OR
SUNDAY 2 Day Course
WHERE: Eaton CWA HALL
COST $175 plus materials.
DATES:
Sunday 18th February
Sunday 11th March
TIMES 9am-5pm
OR
TUESDAYS 4 (PART) DAYS
WHERE: Eaton CWA HALL
COST $175 plus materials.
DATES:
Tuesday 20th February
Tuesday 27th February
Tuesday 6th March
Tuesday 27th March
INTRO TO OVERLOCKING
Have an Overlocker you don’t know what to do with?
Worried about all those dials?
Don’t know how to re-thread?
This 2 hour Intro session will take the ‘scary’ out & give you confidence to use your overlocker.
Don’t have one but are interested in getting one?
Come as a spectator & have a look at what they do. One or two machines will be available for you to have a turn on.
-NORTH YUNDERUP
TIME: 4.30 til 6.30pm
DATE: Saturday 10th February
WHERE: North Yunderup CWA Hall.
COST: $25
OR
BUNBURY AREA (EATON)
TIME: 6.30pm-8.30pm
DATE: Wednesday 28th February
WHERE: EATON CWA HALL (Cnr Hamilton Road & Hale Street at the roundabout).
REQUIREMENTS : If you have one, bring your Overlocker,
4 reels of Overlocker thread,
all accessories including feet, tweezers & the instruction manual.
Also everyone attending needs to bring 50cms cotton fabric (calico, homespun etc).
*You do not make an actual garment in this session.
If you wish to enroll in any of these courses, please go to the Contact Jan Tab to pay by Direct Deposit or to the Apply for this class if paying by PayPal. Your space will not be held until payment is received! If you have difficulty paying in full, Contact Jan for an alternative Payment plan so your space is held (NB: a minimum non refundable deposit of $50 is required to hold your spot).
If interested in future Sewing Classes in Mandurah & Bunbury areas, please go to the Contact Jan tab & leave your details & a message or email: sewartandcrafty@gmail.com
SEWING MACHINES
If you are considering buying a sewing machine in the future, please talk to me prior so that you are aware of what to look for in a machine, where to buy, what accessories you need etc. Many students buy a sewing machine & regret it shortly after because it doesn’t do what they want it to do or it doesn’t do what they want!