Stitch Basics Beginner Sewing Class

This one-time, 2-hour session is designed to teach you how to confidently use a sewing machine. In this class, you’ll learn:

• Machine Setup: How to prepare your machine for sewing, including threading, winding bobbins, and matching threads.
• Industry Terms & Techniques: Familiarise yourself with common sewing terminology and techniques.
• Tool Basics: Gain skills with essential sewing tools like fabric scissors, pins, rulers, and marking tools, along with aligning pattern pieces.
• Fabric Selection: How to choose the right fabrics for your projects.
• Ergonomics & Safety: Learn best practices for maintaining a comfortable and safe sewing environment.

All of this is taught in a relaxed atmosphere. You have the option to bring your own sewing machine or learn on one of ours.

Important: It’s essential to complete our “Stitch Basics” class to get familiar with the sewing machine. This ensures you have the necessary skills, as our other classes won’t cover these foundational techniques. If you already possess these skills, feel free to book directly into our other classes.

Details:

• When: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday throughout the school term and set dates during school holidays
• Location: Banyule Nillumbik Tech School, 61 Civic Drive
• Cost: $60 per person* or $40 for our homeschooling community**
• Age Group: Suitable for all ages 8yrs and older
• Materials Provided: Supplies & equipment. However, you’re welcome to bring along your own sewing machine

Please Note:

* Stitch Basics: We need a minimum of 3 people for the class to proceed, please join the waitlist. When we have enough participants, we will send out booking and payment details.

** Home Schoolers ‘Stitch Basics” will run alongside our regular Home Schoolers class. The instructor will welcome everyone to class, and get the rest of the class working on their projects before supporting the beginners. Your patience is appreciated.

We do NOT offer refunds under any circumstances. All our classes depend on sufficient numbers to run.

Class fees are not transferable to products within the shop

All classes are to be completed in the time frame of the original booking. ie classes can not be carried over to the next term or go towards school holiday classes. If you/participate is sick and can not attend class, please contact Katrina 0421 122 568 or katrina@afittingconnection.com.au by 9am the morning of the class requesting a make-up class. Approved make-up classes are to be made up within the same term as the original booking or will be forfeited.