🧡TEENS | Sewing 1: Machine Basics
Description
- Skill Level 1 - Absolute Beginner: No previous sewing experience required
This class is perfect for teens who are interested in sewing and need to learn their way around a sewing machine - the power tool of sewing.
This class is an introduction to sewing machines, teens will get lots of hands on practice working on a sewing machine.
Bring your own sewing machine or hire a studio sewing machine.
They will learn:
- How to wind a bobbin and insert it properly
- How to thread the machine
- How to operate the machine and feed the fabric properly
- Understand different stitch types and what the dials on a machine do
- How to stitch secure seams and how to overcast the edge of the fabric
At the end of the class each teen will leave with the knowledge and practice of using a sewing machine and will be ready to attend Skill Level 1 classes/events.
Enclosed shoes required at all times in the studio.
Bring a water bottle and a snack.
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Want to Bring Your Own Sewing Machine?
Bernina, Brother, Elna, Husqvarna, Janome, Pfaff, Singer machines are welcome.
No mini, toy or handheld sewing machines are permitted - they are not suitable for this event.
If you're unsure, get in touch before booking.
Make sure the machine is in proper working order
- If you’re not sure how to check, if it’s a second hand machine or it hasn’t been used in a few years, take it to a reputable sewing machine workshop, they may suggest it needs to be serviced
- Avoid advertisers on Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace, in my experience, they don’t do a good job and sometimes make the machine worse.
- This avoids frustration in class due to a faulty machine.
Be sure to bring the power cord and foot control pedal & extra accessories
- Bring the "bits & bobs" that come with your machine - such as extra presser feet, spare needles, etc
- Make sure the power cord and foot control pedal are in good condition (i.e. no exposed wires) and are stored with the machine so they are not forgotten
- If you have the manual - bring it in case it's required.
Ensure there are 2-3 empty spare bobbins with the machine
- These are essential to operating the sewing machine - some machines do not work with generic bobbins
- if not, be sure to purchase the correct type - if you’re not sure make a note of your sewing machine brand and model (taking a photo is a good idea too) and visit a reputable sewing machine workshop near to you
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What you will learn
- Wind a bobbin & thread a sewing machine
- Stitch settings and what they mean
- Sew accurate and straight seam, corners and curves
What you will get
- Reference handout to take home
- Materials for practising new skills & techniques
- Small class size - max 5 - plenty of teacher attention
The studio is located at a private suburban residence, East of Norris Road.
Street address is included in the confirmation email once attendees have booked.
CAR TRAVEL
On-street parking is available
BUS TRAVEL
What to bring
- Enclosed shoes
- Water bottle & Small Snack
- Sewing machine & accessories - Alternatively, hire a sewing machine (select appropriate ticket)
What to wear
Enclosed shoes must be worn while in the studio
Appropriate for
TEENS | Suitable for absolute beginners with no previous sewing experience.
Bringing Your Own Sewing Machine?
No mini, toy & handheld.
Bernina, Brother, Elna, Husqvarna, Janome, Pfaff, Singer machines are welcome.
Otherwise, contact before booking.
Make It Nifty holds sewing and dressmaking classes in Bracken Ridge 30 minutes North of Brisbane CBD.
At Make It Nifty students are taught sewing techniques and knowledge while having a good time.
Students are encouraged to “give it a go”; progress is better than perfection. Students should leave class feeling happy that they have tried something new; proud that they made something with their own two hands and skill, and confident they could do it again.
Make It Nifty is a (very) small private business that was started in 2015 on Vanessa’s dining table.
Make It Nifty is now located in a studio space on the ground floor of Vanessa’s home in Bracken Ridge.
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 15 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$35.00 applies.
- A credit note can be requested 8 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$10.00 applies.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
Terms & Conditions
Anyone partaking in any classes or coming to any events at Make It Nifty or organised by Make It Nifty must agree to these terms and conditions.
1.) LIABILITY WAIVER
I agree to take on full responsibility for any damages, injuries and for physical and/or personal property, which I might incur whilst participating in classes and/or events organised by Make It Nifty
By registering for a class/event, Students/Attendees and Parents/Guardians agree to release and hold harmless Make It Nifty, its representatives and employees, for any accident that may occur to a Students/Attendees while attending any activities held by Make It Nifty.
- Activities at Make It nifty include risks that may lead to injury.
- Sewing includes the use of machines, needles, scissors, irons and other tools and substances that may cause property damage, injury, death or other harm.
- Students/Attendees must behave in a safe and sensible manner.
- If Students/Attendees behave in a way that endagers themselves or others they will be removed from the class/event.
- If Students/Attendees are removed due to their behaviour their class/event fee is forfeited.
- If Young Students/Attendees are removed from a class/event their Parent/Guardian will be contacted to collect them immediately.
1.1.) MEDICAL EVENT
By registering for a class/event, Students/Attendees and Parents/Guardians give permission for first aid and/or medical treatment to be given to the Students/Attendees they have registered if the need arises, and to the pay costs that are associated with said first aid and/or medical treatment.
2.) PHOTO & VIDEO
I agree to give Make It Nifty unrestricted publishing rights for any photographs or videos taken at Make It Nifty classes and events or on Make It Nifty premises. (For use of Make It Nifty marketing materials).
- Make It Nifty may take photos and/or videos of Students/Attendees and their projects during a class/event.
- These photos, video and sound may be used online and in printed or digital marketing and/or social media platforms.
- By registering for a class/event, Students/Attendees and Parents/Guardians are agreeing to the picture and/or sound of Students/Attendees being used by Make It Nifty without granting additional permissions and without compensation.
3.) ATTENDANCE EXPECTATIONS
- Classes/events begin at the scheduled start time.
- Students/Attendees are expected to arrive between 10 and 5 minutes before the start time so they are ready for the scheduled start time.
- To avoid disruptions to the class/event, Students/Attendees are no longer permitted to join the class/event 15 minutes after the scheduled start time.
- If Students/Attendees arrive more than 15 minutes after the scheduled start time or don’t attend at all, they forfeit their class/event fee.
- Students/Attendees are not given refunds or credit if they miss part of a class/event or an entire class/event in a series of class/events.
- Make It Nifty endeavours for classes/events to finish at the scheduled end time.
- However, class/event times are just an indication only, you may finish before or after the finishing time.
- Parents/Guardians are required to pick up their child/ward promptly at the end of a class/event as there is no after-hours care for Youth Students/Attendees.
- If Youth Students have not been collected within 10 minutes of class/event scheduled end time Parents/Guardians will be billed for the time elapsed since the scheduled end time for the class/event, at the rate of $2.50 per minute.
4.) POSTPONING/RESCHEDULING NOT APPLICABLE
- Rescheduling/postponing are not included as part of each booking/ticket.
- When an attendee will not or does not attend an event they've booked, it's a cancellation of their booking.
- Refer to the Cancellation/Refund Policy for details regarding cancellation notice periods, compensation options & processing fees.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! 🙏
I'm so pleased your daughter had a fabulous time. It was a pleasure to have her in the class.
I hope to see her in the studio again soon! 🧵
- Vanessa