Learn 2 Sew at The Nest

Hosted within The Nest Haberdashery, our Learn 2 program offers a truly unique shop-to-workshop experience. As you enter The Nest Haberdashery, your excitement will grow as you’re dazzled by the treasure trove of colourful reclaimed fabrics, buttons, and yarns waiting to ignite your creativity.

Since 2015, The Nest Community has shared hand-making skills with countless women as part of our sustainability ethos. Workshops are facilitated by our program co-ordinators who not only participate in our textile resource recovery program but are also expert makers with years of experience.

Our beginner workshops use reclaimed materials from our social enterprise so that we can keep them low-cost and accessible to more people.

The best part about learning at The Nest is that you become part of a vibrant community. Even after your workshop has finished, you can always drop by the haberdashery and chat to a volunteer to get a tip or expert advice.

What you will learn to:

• Thread, adjust and maintain a sewing machine
• Match thread and needle to different fabric types
• Sew straight and curved stitch lines or seams
• Make a simple tote bag

We request that you use one of our sewing machings for this class.

Terms and conditions

1. We require a minimum of 3 attendees for the class to go ahead. If this minimum number isn't met, we can reschedule you to another date or give a full refund.
2. I f you wish to cancel more than 7 days prior to the event and we will issue a full refund.
3. Cancellation with less than 7 days notice, will not be refunded, however we are happy to transfer bookings to other people. If a medical certificate is provided, we can issue you with a credit note valid for 6 months.
4. Failure to attend on the day of the class will result in a loss of your class fee.
5. We request that you use one of our sewing machines for this class.
6. Each attendee must purchase a ticket to attend.
7. This class is designed for individuals aged 15 and older who are capable of working independently and following instructions.
8. This class follows a structured curriculum and arriving late will casue you to miss the first part of the project. To ensure you don't miss anyimportant material, please arrive on time. Late arrivals will be asked to rebook.

Thank you for understanding.