Start your sewing journey with our Sewing Essentials Course in Sydney. Perfect for absolute beginners or those looking to refresh their skills, this hands-on class guides you through the sewing machine essentials while tackling fun beginner projects.
Learn to confidently operate a sewing machine, read and understand patterns, and explore techniques like seam finishes, hemming, and attaching pockets. You'll also develop the practical know-how to handle fabrics such as stretch, velvet, and directional prints.
You’ll complete three beginner-friendly projects: a pincushion, a lined zippered pouch, and cotton pillowcases, gaining foundational skills and the confidence to sew independently.
Course Outline
- Session 1: Machine setup, safety, threading, cleaning, tension settings
- Session 2: Seam types, hem finishes
- Session 3: Sewing basic and lined patch pockets
- Session 4: Reading patterns, layout, fabric selection and cutting
- Sessions 5 & 6: Sewing pillowcases and zippered pouches
Schedule & Pricing
- Evening classes: 6 sessions over 6 weeks (one lesson per session)
- Daytime classes: 3 sessions over 3 weeks (two lessons per session)
- Course fee: $609
Additional Information
- Tutor will email notes one week prior—please print and bring along
- Additional materials to be purchased upon tutor's advice
- Lunch breaks included for daytime courses
- Closed-in shoes required for safety
Details
You will learn
- Set up and adjust a sewing machine
- Read and follow simple commercial patterns
- Sew seams, hems, and basic pockets
You will get
- Final projects: pillowcases, zippered pouch, pincushion
- Hands-on experience with machine and tools
- Confidence to sew independently at home
Appropriate for
Absolute beginners or those with some basic sewing experience wanting to build confidence
Preparation
What to bring
- 50cm calico, sewing thread and bobbins
- Quality fabric scissors and paper scissors
- Notebook, measuring tape, pins, needles
What to wear
Closed-in shoes required
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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