Sewing Improver

Beautiful things come together one stitch at a time.....

This course is for sewers who are confident using their machine, have done at least 1 term of Sewing Beginners or some sewing at home and want to take their sewing skills and knowledge to the next level.

Join us for a fun, creative and supportive environment.

*Bring your own project
*Learn new sewing techniques
*Get help with fitting
*Meet other sewers in the area

Some topics covered include:

*Learn how garments are constructed
*Choosing the right fabric
*Accurate measuring
*How to use various dressmaking tools
*Seam finishes

So, what are you waiting for? Enrol now and let’s start sewing!

This is what you will need:

• Sewing machine +
• Bobbins to fit your sewing machine
• Machine needles, universal assorted (70-90)
• Hand sewing needles (a few for basting and tacking)
• Pins (preferably glass headed)
• Pin cushion
• Scissors – 3 pairs (1 x for cutting fabric; 1 x small for snipping threads and 1 x general purpose for cutting paper patterns)
• Stitch ripper
• Sewing gauge
• Ruler (school type is fine)
• Tape measure, in both Inches and CM.
• Pencil, pen, notebook.
• Fabric markers (chalk, fabric pencil, erasable fabric marker, or similar)
• Fabric weights, (or large washers from bunnings)
• Thread to match fabric
• Paint brush for cleaning your machine
• A couple of safety pins

+We recommend using your own sewing machine for use and practice at home. However if you do not have your own sewing machine you are welcome to use one of our 2 sewing machines in the college for $25 per term (this goes towards maintenance of the machines). Please note you are unable to take the machine home.