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Machine Sewing for Beginners Workshop

  • North Sydney Community Centre 220 Miller Street North Sydney, NSW, 2060 Australia (map)

Machine Sewing for Beginners Workshop

Our beginners sewing workshop is a great introduction into this life skill whilst having a lot of creative fun along the way. 

Learn to sew in a small group and relaxed environment. 

This course is suitable for absolute beginners or as a refresher course for those who haven’t sewn in a while. 

What is covered in this class:

  • How to measure, mark up and cut your fabric for the envelope cushion cover.

  • How to use cutting tools for a neat finish

  • Learn how to sew in a straight line

  • Learn how to set up your sewing machine, wind the bobbin and thread the machine

  • How and when to use different stitches such as straight and zig-zag

  • Hem edges to create a neat finish

  • Learn how to secure raw edges from fraying without needing an expensive overlocker

  • How to make a cushion cover 

Throughout the workshop, Bronnie will share her knowledge and tips with you to help make your introduction to sewing as enjoyable as possible. Leave the class feeling confident with your new sewing skills!

If you'd like a cushion insert for your cover, these can be purchased from Bronnie for $10. Please let us know in advance. 

What you will need: 

  • Sewing Machine 

  • 1/2 meter of woven cotton

  • Fabric Scissors

  • Pins

  • Tape measure

  • Fabric marker 

  • Rasant or Gutterman Sewing Thread 

  • Stitch Unpicker 

  • 1/2 metre of woven cotton fabric to make a cushion 

  • Cushion insert 

A beginners sewing kit can be purchased from us fo $45

Cushion inserts can be an upcycled one from home, Spotlight or from us

Please make sure you order your supplies from us in time for us to get them ready for your class.