Level 1: Beginner Basics for children
Level 1: Beginner Basics for children
Level 1: Beginner Basics for children

Level 1: Beginner Basics for children


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πŸš€ Inspired Creativity 🧡 Confident Skills πŸŽ“ Patient Teachers πŸ›  Hands-On Fun

Participants must be aged 9 years and up.

  To view all school holidays and after school sewing classes - [click here].

In this hands-on workshop, young creators will dive into the exciting world of sewing! 

🧷 Learn how to set up, adjust, and thread their sewing machines πŸͺ‘
🧡 Practice cool sewing techniques on a calico sampler 🎨
πŸ‘› Create their very own fabric wallet to take home and show off!

It’s the perfect way to start a sewing journey, one thread at a time!


This workshop is just for kids aged 9 to 13! πŸ§’πŸ‘§
If you're 14 or older, no worries β€” we've got something awesome for you too! πŸŽ‰
Check out our adult program. πŸͺ‘✨


Details
4 hours

You will learn

  • Threading up and using a sewing machine.
  • Tracing patterns onto fabric and cutting out.
  • Using sewing room tools - like scissors and pins.

You will get

  • Our experienced and lovely teachers will take you through everything from the very beginning.
  • A fabric fold wallet

Appropriate for

9 to 13 year olds. Older children are still welcome, but might be more comfortable in our adult program. Unfortunately, we can't accommodate younger sewing enthusiasts. Our workshop is setup for adults, participants that are too short will find our desks, ironing boards and chair heights difficult to work at.


Preparation

What to bring

  • 1 x spool of polyester sewing machine thread
  • Snacks, lunch and a bottle of water
  • Fabric: a fat quarter of quilting cotton (or ask for half-a-metre if it is on the roll), and a craft felt square

What to wear

Comfy clothes and closed toe shoes (no thongs).


Your Teacher
Thread Den

Thread Den

2270 reviews

Learn to sew, craft and create with Thread Den

Located on Melbourne's vibrant Brunswick Street, in Fitzroy. At Thread Den you can start at the very beginning, take your skills to the next level, and find your own unique style.

At Thread Den it's just like a friend (a super nice clever one) teaching you and a few friends to sew, craft and create. When you come in; take advantage of having all the equipment on hand, lovely big cutting tables, smooth running Janomes with plenty of feet accessories, inspiring resources, and friendly people to chat to.  

Your teachers have years of experience, their own labels and businesses, and the desire to share their skills and craftsmanship with you.


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4.9 (48 reviews)
Ally
Oct 2025
Bought this class for my 10 year old niece & she had an absolute blast. She was extremely proud of what she learnt to sew and wants to do another class next birthday!
Alexandria
Sep 2025
It was very good. The teacher made sure that everyone was up to date before moving onto the next step, making sure that we learned a lot and had the nicest final products possible.
Ela
Apr 2025
My daughter truly enjoy the sewing session and so proud of what she has made. The class size was great and she was so glad to attend the class, now she can't wait to try making different things.

Terms

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

  • A refund can be requested 1 day before class starts. An admin fee of AU$35.00 applies.
  • A transfer can be requested 4 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$10.00 applies.
  • A credit note can be requested 4 days before the class starts. Free of charge.

No changes will be allowed after these times.

We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.

Terms & Conditions

Taking part in a workshop at Thread Den is fun and we love teaching people our craft, but here we have to get serious for a moment:

It is your responsibility to clear your diary for the booking you've made - especially if there are multiple sessions in your course. If you want to finish your project(s), you need to attend all workshops. You'll also need to arrive on time. We can't start again because it just isn't fair to your fellow participants. 

Allow us this indulgence for a second, our workshops and courses - are usually sold out weeks in advance. It isn't a quick switch to pop you into another workshop. If we have an appropriate session where you can attend to keep going, we will try to offer you a discounted space. If that isn't possible, you will need to book a private lesson to stay on track (the minimum cost is NM -$144 or M -$119.52). 

We also won't follow you up to check that you are coming along to class and/or that you have the right supplies for your class. Almost every workshop will require you to bring along your supplies, for some workshops we sell a supplies kit at an additional cost - but not for all. If you are unsure about what you need, just shoot us an email - [email protected] .  We also want you to learn and love what you make as much as possible, please carefully consider the fabrics we recommend that you use. If you choose a fabric that is suited to a more advanced level you aren't going to enjoy your experience.

We've tried to answer any questions you could have in the workshop description, but again, don't hesitate to email us for any further details or with any queries. We loooove to see that fabric you are thinking of using and sending you off to some of our favourite fabric and habby suppliers. 


Thanks for sticking with us and reading through those annoying details. 

The details of our refund policy appear during the booking process.


Medical Events

  • If you are required to isolate, with the supply of a medical certificate or COVID-19 testing referral covering the date of your workshop, you will be able to transfer your booking without incurring any penalties.
  • Your safety is our priority, we reserve the right to make decisions if necessary to preserve the safety of all. 
  • In the event of a medical emergency, we may have to seek ambulance services on your behalf and at your expense.

Course Cancellations 

  • Classes are subject to sufficient enrolment numbers (usually this is 3 participants).
  • We reserve the right to cancel any scheduled course.


This policy can be viewed on our website - https://threadden.com/about/bookings-and-cancellations-policy/

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