Learn to Sew for Beginners - Pillow Cushion Sewing Workshop

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Learn to Sew for Beginners - Pillow Cushion Sewing Workshop

Start Your Sewing Journey – Make Your First Cushion Cover.

Made By Me Workshop

5.0 (1,026)

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3 hours

1 to 10 (public classes), 4 to 6 (private) (private classes)

$145 (Afterpay available)

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What you'll do

Always wanted to learn how to sew but not sure where to start? This relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop is the perfect introduction. In just 3 hours, you’ll learn how to set up and use a sewing machine, practice essential stitches, and complete your first project: a simple yet stylish envelope cushion cover in your choice of fabric.

This class is all about building confidence — you’ll leave not just with a handmade cushion you’ll love to use at home, but with the skills to make many more on your own.

What you will learn:

How to wind a bobbin and thread a machine
Basic stitches: straight stitch, backstitch, and zigzag
Understanding tension and settings
Sewing clean seams, corners, and seam allowances
How to measure a cushion insert and cut fabric to fit
Troubleshooting common beginner mistakes
Finishing techniques for a polished, professional look

What you will make:

A finished envelope cushion cover (standard 45 × 45 cm insert), sewn by you. Once you know the method, you’ll be able to adapt it to any cushion size at home.

Fabric recommendations:

Choose a fabric that suits your style and your home. Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics work best:

Cotton or cotton-linen blends
Light upholstery-weight cottons
Linen (plain or printed)
Chambray or denim (softer weights)

Avoid: Fabrics that are stretchy, slippery (like satin or rayon), or very bulky.

Why Join Our Sewing Workshop?

This class is more than just learning to sew a cushion — it’s the first step on a creative journey. At Made By Me Workshop, we’re building a community of sewists who come together to learn, share, and create in a supportive, inspiring space.

By starting here, you’ll gain the confidence and foundational skills to take on bigger projects like our wrap skirt or wrap dress workshops. Over time, you’ll discover how rewarding it is to build your own capsule wardrobe, make sustainable fashion choices, and enjoy the company of like-minded makers along the way.

It’s not just about the cushion you’ll take home — it’s about carving out time for yourself, building confidence stitch by stitch, and finding your place in a creative community.

What you'll get

Use of our sewing machines and tools
Expert step-by-step guidance in a supportive, friendly space
Tea, coffee, morning tea treats, and lots of encouragement!

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Knowledge required

This workshop is suitable for confident beginners who are already familiar with the basics of sewing. You should feel comfortable:

Threading and operating a sewing machine
Sewing a straight stitch
Tracing a pattern and cutting fabric (we’ll guide you through it, but you’ll need some confidence)

Absolute beginners or anyone wanting a gentle refresher before diving into a more advanced class. No prior sewing experience required.

What to bring

Fabric (we’ll send you a guide with recommended fabrics and quantities)
Matching all-purpose sewing thread
Essential sewing tools, including:
Fabric scissors (or sharp scissors suitable for cutting fabric)
Thread snips
Seam ripper (also known as a quick-un-pick)
Pins or sewing clips (highly recommend clips when sewing pleats)

We do have scissors and basic tools available to use in class, but if you’re planning to keep sewing at home, we recommend bringing your own—especially fabric scissors and thread snips, which are well worth having in your kit.

Don’t have everything yet? We’ll have a Sewing Starter Kit available to purchase on the day, which includes all the essentials you need.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Made by Me Workshop - 100A May Street, St Peters NSW

This venue is a short walk from St Peters station (500m).

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Made By Me Workshop

Creating balance with creativity & connection

5.0 (1,026)

Women-owned

Made by Me Workshop is about helping people to connect with their "inner creative" and have some fun while making beautiful things from quality materials in our friendly & vibrant studio space in the heart of the inner west!

Established in 2017 after Rebecca Doyle decided to take a career break and chose to revisit her childhood love for arts & crafts. Rebecca grew up in a large family where money was tight, after school activities where mostly homegrown and usually involved a sheet of cardboard, a glue stick and some glitter! It is probably no surprise to learn that Rebecca followed a creative path to study Fashion & Textile Design at University!

After a few more decades (than Rebecca will publicly admit to) and a long and varied career in the fashion industry, Rebecca wanted to get back to creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind objects - Made By Me Workshop is the result of where this path led.

Rebecca loves that moment of pride that comes over each participant's face when they look at what they have created and say to themselves "Wow - I made this & I love it!"

Made by Me Workshop run a variety of creative workshops, hen’s parties, private parties and corporate events from their warehouse space in St Peters including Resin Art, Resin Jewellery & Mould Making, Soap Making, Terrazzo Homewares, Punch Needle, Macrame and many more.