Add handmade charm to your festive season at the Buttonhole Appliqué Mug Rugs Workshop. In this joyful, hands-on workshop, you'll create beautiful quilted mug rugs – just the right size for a coffee and biscuit – using fabric scraps, fusible web, and decorative stitching.
With expert instruction, you'll learn how to trace and cut appliqué shapes, use the buttonhole stitch for decorative edges, and assemble adorable, personal mug rugs using quilting techniques. Whether you're gifting them or keeping them, it's a creative and heartwarming way to celebrate the holidays.
Perfect for beginners and seasoned sewists alike, this one-day class is a great way to meet others, build your sewing skills, and embrace the holiday spirit with handmade gifts.
Course Outline
- Introduction to buttonhole appliqué techniques
- Fabric and stabiliser selection and preparation
- Stitching practice and machine setup
- Mug rug assembly, quilting, and embellishments
Schedule & Pricing
- Date: 26 November 2025
- Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Location: 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
- Price: $209
Materials Provided
- Sewing machine
Special Offer
- Save 10% when you book two festive workshops – bring a friend or try another one yourself!
You will learn
- Trace, cut, and position appliqué shapes accurately
- Use buttonhole (blanket) stitch for decorative edges
- Assemble and quilt festive mug rugs
You will get
- Expert tuition in buttonhole appliqué techniques
- Finished festive mug rugs to take home
- Use of sewing machine during class
Appropriate for
Beginners and continuing sewing enthusiasts interested in festive decorative techniques.
What to bring
- Basic sewing tools (scissors, pins, ruler, etc.)
- 100% cotton fabric scraps
- Fusible web and thread
What to wear
Casual
Sydney Community College
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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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