Beginner Basics Sewing Course for Adults
Description
This is a 4 week course designed to take beginners through a variety of projects that showcase and build fundamental sewing skills and techniques. Please see Adults Classes & Workshops page for more information
Would you like to nurture your creative side and learn to sew?
Our beginner basics course is perfect place to start you on your sewing journey.
We will start off teaching you how to use your sewing machine, and then work though a to give you the basics and build your confidence to use your machine.
In this four week course you will work on the three projects:
- A zippered makeup bag
- A lined tote bag with inside and outside pockets
- A trendy apron
What you will learn
- How to setup and use your sewing machine
- How to thread your machine and wind the bobbin
- How to change your needle, different needle sizes and their application
What you will get
- Pre-cut projects with all fabrics, notions, etc that are needed to give a professional finish, so that you can focus on developing your sewing skills. (A variety of designs are available on the day)
- Detailed notes for sewing your projects 10 hours (4 xx 2.5 hrs) of expert tuition with a max of 5 students in a class
- A fund atmosphere and lots of coffee, tea and biscuits.
What to bring
- Your sewing machine with its power cord and pedal, all feet that come with your machine and most importantly your instruction manual. If you do not have a sewing machine you can hire one from me for $10 per session.
- Basic sewing kit, or your are welcome to use mine. If you don't have one, I have an essential sewing. Kit available for purchase on my website.
- Notepad and pen to take any personal notes you find helpful.
What to wear
Casual Comfortable Clothing
Appropriate for
Beginners interested to start sewing!
Irene Olic
Hi, my name is Irene Olic. I’m mother to a daughter who has always loved all sorts of crafting and I realised that if she was interested in learning to sew, then there must be lots more young people out there equally interested in learning how to make cute and practical accessories, to stitch a cushion, create new outfits for their dolls, and even to sew some fashionable clothes for themselves.
I’m a lifelong sewist with a 35+ year background in the fashion industry and a love for sharing my skills with like-minded enthusiasts. Starting Sewing Time in 2016 was the perfect way to blend my two passions and teach a new generation of young sewists this fantastic life skill!
Professionally, my passion for sewing and fashion has taken me around the world to Paris, London and Sydney. After returning to Australia I worked for several high end fashion houses, which eventually led me to run my own made-to-measure bespoke bridal and eveningwear business in Sydney’s Eastern suburbs for 18 years. I have also taught Pattern Making at The Whitehouse School of Fashion, and Couture at the Fashion School of East Sydney Technical College.
My Sewing Time students follow a specially designed project-based curriculum where they learn and develop proficiency in fundamental sewing skills. I strongly encourage my students to use their creative flair and let their personalities shine in our classes. I love seeing their confidence grow over each term… and the smiles on their faces when they take home their finished projects to proudly show off are overwhelmingly satisfying to me!
Sewing Time courses are a wonderful after-school activity where friendships are made and new skills are learnt, while enjoying an uplifting creative outlet after the stresses of the school day.