Beginning Sewing Class

Learn all of the sewing machine basics and make your very own cushion.

*If you are 15 years or younger, you will need to be signed in by an adult and an adult will need to be in the library during the workshop, and available to help if child needs.

*Children under 12 years are able to come, if they are cpable to use the machine and their parent stays in the room (to help out).

A relaxed, hands-on introduction to sewing. Students will learn to use a sewing machine, explore fabric basics, and create a simple cushion cover with a zipper to take home.

Please bring along 50cm of fabric (minimum 90cm wide).

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session, students will:

• Use a sewing machine safely
• Understand basic fabric types
• Cut fabric accurately
• Sew simple seams
• Insert a zipper
• Complete a cushion cover

Materials Supplied

Thread, zipper, cushion insert, sewing machines, scissors, pins

Outcome

Each student leaves with a completed cushion cover with zipper and foundational sewing skills.

If you have any access issues and may need a machine which needs to be operated by a stop/start button, please let me know.