Time: 7 hours
Location: Audsley Sarah Designs Workroom, Somerfield, Christchurch
Course date: 9am - 4pm Tuesday 8th July
Class Limit: 4
Morning and afternoon tea provided, please bring a packed lunch.
This abbreviated 7 hour course teaches everything you need to know to start your sewing journey. Tailored specifically for kids and teenagers, this courses teaches sewing techniques through a combination of hands on theory and 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.
All materials 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.
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
how too and 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: Crew Neck Sweatshirt
body measurements
cutting out pattern pieces
sewing curves
sewing with knit fabrics
using an overlocker
Inserting neckbands, cuffs and waistbands
garment construction methods
Other Skills:
common sewing tools and how to use them
anatomy of a sewing machine, feet, machine needles
fabric basics
finishing techniques
key techniques: buttonholes, zippers etc.
how to read a pattern
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.
If you are interested in this course but the time does not suit, please go to Contact Us or email audsleysarahdesigns@gmail.com
Payment plans are also available on request, please email audsleysarahdesigns@gmail.com to request and reserve your spot.
Time: 7 hours
Location: Audsley Sarah Designs Workroom, Somerfield, Christchurch
Course date: 9am - 4pm Tuesday 8th July
Class Limit: 4
Morning and afternoon tea provided, please bring a packed lunch.
This abbreviated 7 hour course teaches everything you need to know to start your sewing journey. Tailored specifically for kids and teenagers, this courses teaches sewing techniques through a combination of hands on theory and 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.
All materials 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.
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
how too and 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: Crew Neck Sweatshirt
body measurements
cutting out pattern pieces
sewing curves
sewing with knit fabrics
using an overlocker
Inserting neckbands, cuffs and waistbands
garment construction methods
Other Skills:
common sewing tools and how to use them
anatomy of a sewing machine, feet, machine needles
fabric basics
finishing techniques
key techniques: buttonholes, zippers etc.
how to read a pattern
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.
If you are interested in this course but the time does not suit, please go to Contact Us or email audsleysarahdesigns@gmail.com
Payment plans are also available on request, please email audsleysarahdesigns@gmail.com to request and reserve your spot.
