Spring into Arts and Culture - Sewing for Beginners (CANCELLED)
Location
Mandurah Arts and Crafts - Studio 1
About
Learn to sew from scratch, or revive an old skill, at this beginner sewing workshop. You’ll discover the secrets behind your own machine, and walk away with a handmade tote bag.
Have you been given or bought a machine but have had no formal machine sewing lessons?
Did you do sewing classes at school and want to refresh what you learnt many years ago? This is the workshop for you!
This 4-hour course and will cover:
Part One: Know your machine (1 hour)
Learn how to confidently thread your machine
Fill and replace bobbins
Recognise the different feet and how to change them
Change the width and length of your machine stitches
Part Two: Make a simple tote bag (3 hour)
Expand your knowledge gained in Part One
Make and attach a patch pocket
Insert a zip and attach internal pocket
Methods for turning straps (2 different methods)
Construct your bag
Finishing touches
Have you been given or bought a machine but have had no formal machine sewing lessons?
Did you do sewing classes at school and want to refresh what you learnt many years ago? This is the workshop for you!
This 4-hour course and will cover:
Part One: Know your machine (1 hour)
Learn how to confidently thread your machine
Fill and replace bobbins
Recognise the different feet and how to change them
Change the width and length of your machine stitches
Part Two: Make a simple tote bag (3 hour)
Expand your knowledge gained in Part One
Make and attach a patch pocket
Insert a zip and attach internal pocket
Methods for turning straps (2 different methods)
Construct your bag
Finishing touches