Sewing Course Sydney | Sewing is a valuable skill you will use your entire life
Sewing classes and clothes upcycling workshops Sydney.
Sewing was once a skill that was handed down through the generations. Now, in a throw away society where fast fashion and over consumption is the norm, the ability to sew no longer holds the same level of importance.
Thankfully, there is a growing resurgence toward learning to sew and, more importantly, clothes upcycling and repurposing. For decades I have been a second hand shopper and clothes upcycler – long before it was popular and considered an environmentally friendly necessity.
If you’ve always wanted to learn to sew but never had the confidence or someone to show you how, my face-to-face sewing courses and clothes upcycling workshops are the perfect place to get started – in a fun and inclusive environment.
I only run small classes to ensure everyone gets personalised attention.
Once you’ve mastered the essential foundation skills of sewing and upcycling techniques taught at the courses, you’ll have the skills to progress on your own. Or you can join follow up sewing classes to learn more specific skills to take on advanced projects.
Classes are held on the Northern Beaches (Frenchs Forest) Sydney. Private classes and corporate workshops are available upon request. Get in touch…
Starting your sewing journey
Beginner sewing essentials
- Basic sewing machine techniques
- Beginner sewing techniques
- Selecting easy fabric to sew with.
- Starter sewing kit essentials
- The fundamentals of altering clothes
Join a beginner sewing class
Intermediate sewing essentials
- Making an elastic and drawstring waist band.
- How to make a drawstring / tie.
- Adding pockets to a garment.
- Essential items to add to your sewing basket.
- Pant and skirt hemming techniques.
- How to use bias binding.
- Adding sleeves to a garment.
- Altering existing sleeves.
- No-zip closure techniques.
- Techniques to sew zips.
- Tips for sewing different fabrics
- Basic pattern making for made-to-measure sewing projects
Join an intermediate sewing class
The sewing courses below have been designed specifically to teach different intermediate skills in a practical and hands-on way.
- Make a skirt from a made-to-measure pattern »
- Make a top from a made-to-measure pattern »
- Make a custom-sized tote bag »
Starting your clothes upcycling journey
Clothes upcycling techniques
- Clothes upcycling and repurposing real-life before and after examples.
- Practical clothes upcycling and refashioning projects for beginner through to advanced sewers.
- Ideas for repurposing common household items into clothes and other accessories.
- What to look for when thrift shopping and starting your clothes upcycling journey.
- Sharing of clothes upcycling success stories.
- Upcycling and alteration suggestions based on garments brought by each attendee (see above).
- Fabrics and clothes that are easier to upcycle and sew.
- Practical techniques to alter clothes to fit your properly.
- Useful ideas for transforming existing garments into something new / different.