Beginner Sewing - Kids
Ages 5 - 11 years
Term Four Classes - Tuesday 3:45pm (register here)
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This 8 week course teaches everything you need to know to start your sewing journey. Tailored specifically for kids aged 5 - 11 years old, this courses teaches sewing techniques through projects. Each project is specifically crafted to introduce new sewing techniques and provide the confidence to sew solo 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 ironing and fabric cutting will be carried out by the tutor (Audsley).
Pins are not used within the kids course, instead sewing clips will be used.
Thread snipping will be carried out supervised throughout the course (safety scissors provided where required).
All materials, tools and machine use are included in the course cost.
Workbook including reference skills, machine anatomy 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: 8 hours over 8 classes (60 minutes each)
Class Limit: 4
Skills and Projects:
Project One: Envelope Cushion, for 40cm x 40cm insert, inserts not included
basic sewing stitches and finishing
sewing in a straight line
the importance of pressing
Project Two: Zipper Pencil Case (please note as this is a beginner course, cotton fabric will be used)
sewing with lining
inserting standard zipper
Project Three: Customisable Drawstring Backpack, customisable with bunny ears, dinosaur plates etc. the choice is unlimited
customising your project (concept, plan, execution)
inserting chord
inserting tabs into seams
Other Skills:
anatomy of a sewing machine, feet, machine needles
fabric basics
key techniques: buttonholes, zippers etc.
