Mending and Hand Sewing Class for Beginners

Grab a needle and thread, and learn how to mend and repair your own clothes in Sydney!



2.5 hours

Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 6 to 30

$85 (Afterpay available)
($60 per class surcharge applies for private classes)


Sydney
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Craft
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Textiles
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Sewing and Embroidery
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Sustainability
Want to know how to mend and repair your own clothes? Learn some simple and creative techniques to save your favourite pieces at this Chippendale workshop.
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners or anyone that already sews but would like some inspiration or advice on mending and upcycling. Come along to learn some simple ways to extend the life of your clothes, accessories and favourite pieces.
Mending techniques covered in this class are:
  • How to sew on buttons.
  • How to repair holes in fabric, including knitwear, socks and woven fabrics.
  • How to hand stitch a hem.
  • How to do visible mending and incorporate embroidery.
You will get to do some samples of techniques, or bring in a garment that needs to be repaired. Each person will get a small sewing kit to keep, to continue mending and sewing at home. You are also welcome to bring a garment or accessory that needs some mending and love, to ask for advice on how it could be repaired.
Knowledge required
Suitable for complete beginners or those that need a refresher.
 
What you'll get
All tools and materials are provided, plus a small sewing kit to take home.
 
What to bring
Just yourself! But you are welcome to bring a garment or two to get advice on how to repair or mend it.
 
Suitable for

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

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

Location

Sew Make Create - Suite 4/38 City Road, Chippendale NSW

Central train station is a short bus ride away or a good 20 minute walk. There is free street parking but some of it is timed.

Your teacher can also travel within 30 kms of Chippendale, to a venue of your choice for a private class

Mending and Hand Sewing Class for Beginners location
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Your teacher

Bronnie Zervos

Bronnie Zervos

4.5 (2)

Bronnie started making and crafting as a way to practice mindfulness and create time for herself in this busy world. Her favourite crafts are jewellery making, sewing, embroidery, crochet and macrame. Whilst she loves making and creating for markets and her online store, her real passion is inspiring others to get creative and enjoy the process. Bronnie truly believes everybody has a creative side!




Your host

Sew Make Create
Sew Make Create

5.0 (37)
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Sew Make Create is a creative workshop for small, intimate classes to teach new skills. Come discover a new hobby and learn from our Teachers who are passionate about their craft. Classes teach a range of skills that are related to design, art and craft. We are also an open workshop space and drop-in sewing studio for Designers, Artists, Makers and Creatives. Our workshop is located on the edge of the city in Chippendale.

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