Beginner Sewing - Adult
Ages 18+
Term Two Classes
- Tuesday 7:30pm (register here)
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This 9 week course teaches everything you need to know to start your sewing journey. Tailored specifically for the beginner sewer, this courses teaches sewing techniques through a combination of hands on theory and projects, giving you the confidence to measure, cut and sew at home.
Class sizes are limited to four students allowing for one on one teaching and student specific tailored teaching. Audsley has over 15 years experience tutoring students with a range of learning needs, and prides herself on providing tailored teaching to each students needs/speed.
Course Specifics:
All materials, tools and machine use are included in the course cost.
Workbook including comprehensive reference notes, theory, skills and project patterns with instructions included.
This course is gender neutral.
Preference is given to certified organic, deadstock and recycled fabric for all projects.
Audsley Sarah Designs is proudly a zero waste studio, all fabric scraps and thread are re-purposed and given a new life.
Time: 13.5 hours over 9 classes (90 minutes each)
Class Limit: 4
Skills and Projects:
Project One: Fabric Tote
basic sewing stitches and finishing
sewing in a straight line
sewing on a curve
sewing with lining
using webbing
bag reinforcement stitches
how too and the importance of pressing
Project Two: Boxy Zipper Case
sewing with lining
inserting standard zipper
sewing with tabs
Project Three: Merchant and Mills Tee Shirt or Merchant and Mills Camber Top (pattern included in course cost)
taking measurements
basic pattern adjustments
cutting out pattern pieces
how to read a commercial pattern
sewing with yokes (Camber Top only)
inserting neckbands
easing sleeves
seam finishing
Other Skills:
common sewing tools and how to use them
anatomy of a sewing machine, feet, machine needles
fabric basics
finishing and seaming techniques
key techniques: buttonholes, zippers etc.
all about commercial/indie sewing patterns
