Beyond Basics: Intro to Garment Making Sewing Course

Step up your garment making game! Choose your own project, pattern, and fabric and dive in.


School of Sewing and Upcycling
School of Sewing and Upcycling
4.9 (43)
Instagram followers4k

6 x 3 hours Class size 6 to 8     label $550

Saturday afternoon 1 – 4pm (18 hours over 6 weeks)

Choose your own sewing patterns, suited to your skill level, to make up under our expert guidance.

Skill level: Suitable for students who can confidently use a sewing machine to make accessories and basic garments. You may have completed one of our short or term-long beginners courses (or equivalent), or be an out-of-practise or self-taught sewist who wishes to advance your skills.
Men and non-binary folk are encouraged to attend. Open to adults and young adults (minimum age 13 yo)

What to bring: Your sewing machine if you have one. If not, you are welcome to use one of ours. Sewing pattern, fabric, threads, and other notions (buttons, zips) required to make your garment. Saturday students – we can advise on suitable patterns if required. Wednesday evening students will receive info about the set projects two weeks before the course commences.

Add-on available for this class
  • Sewing Starter Pack ($60)
You can add these when you book (optional).
 
Knowledge required
You must have seen previously and know how to confidently thread up a sewing machine. This course is perfect for achieving your first buttonhole, collar, or gathered skirt - for instance!
 
What you'll get
Lifelong skills, expert tuition, and a whole lot of fun!
 
What to bring
Their project of choice is fabric and pattern. Please start with a simple pattern and work your way up!
 
Session repeats

This class series runs over 6 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

This class is great for a birthday or hens party.

Location

Footscray, VIC

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

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School of Sewing and Upcycling
School of Sewing and Upcycling

4.9 (43)
Instagram followers4k

Teaching sewing skills that will last a lifetime. Learn to sew and mend with knowledgable, patient teachers in a friendly, inclusive environment. All ages, genders and abilities welcome!

The School of Sewing & Upcycling began in 2015. We set up in a small shop in Buckley Street, Footscray and began to share our love of sewing with you. In 2019, we shifted to our current home right on the border of Footscray and Yarraville – a big, bright and welcoming space where many people come to hone their sewing skills.

In February 2023, Zoe took over the business from Gaye (who still teaches) and in May 2023 moved into new space in Whitehall Street, Footscray.

At SOSU, we believe that sewing is a wonderful life skill and we want to share it with you. Learning how to alter and mend the things that you have as well as learning the skills to create your own gorgeous garments will help you to be more creative and sustainable. We offer a wide range of full and half-day workshops or ongoing courses that will build, refresh or consolidate your sewing skills. We have a great mix of beginner and skilled sewers of all ages learning at our school. We can also arrange private lessons for those that learn better one-on-one. It’s just you and your teacher so that you can really get into that special project.

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