Mum and Child Sewing Workshop: Pillowcase

Fun beginners workshop sewing a pillowcase with your child using your own sewing machine



Adults & 10+ years     2 hours - 3 hours Class size 1 to 20 (public classes), 7 to 50

label $55 - $65 (or 4 payments of $13.75 - $16.25 Afterpay)
(Earlybird price of $55 applies if you book into a public session 30+ days ahead)

Join us for a fun and educational sewing and embroidery class where you can bond with your child over the art of sewing. Learn how to use your sewing machine effectively as you create a super cute pillowcase together.

Bring your sewing machine in and we will go through the basics:

  • How to thread
  • Bobbin winding
  • Simple stitches to create a pillowcase

Depending on your experience, we will focus on getting two made, one for each of you.

Light refreshments, tea, coffee and water will be provided. Feel free to bring in snacks and drinks to munch on while you sew. An area to eat will be located away from the machine area.

By the end of the class, you can take home your own DIY pillowcase, as well as fond memories with your child!

T&Cs:
  • Machines must be tagged and tested with a current label attached from a qualified electrician.
  • WHS requirements include closed-in footwear, long hair tied back, workroom clothing and no liquids near machines.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before the workshop to set up your machines.
  • A minimum of 8 duo groups for the workshop to proceed.

Optional add-ons:
  • If you don't have a sewing machine but want to learn, you may rent from us for $20.
  • Brand New Sewing kits available for purchase for $30 - Includes industry-standard tools and equipment (Tape measure, pearl head pins, hand sewing needles, Fabric scissors, Tailors chalk, unpicker, snips and seam guide)
  • Pillowcase Sewing Kit for $30 - You may like to order the Pillowcase Sewing kit from us, must be preordered.

Add-ons available for this class
  • Sewing Machine Hire ($20)
  • Sewing Kit Brand New ($30)
  • Pillowcase Sewing Kit ($30)
You can add these when you book (optional).
 
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
 
What you'll get
On completion of this workshop, both of you will create a super cute pillowcase all while learning to sew on your sewing machine. Embarking on a love of sewing, beginning with simple straight lines, you will see how amazing this craft can make you feel. Plus, you can use it when you get home.
 
What to bring
  • Sewing machine
  • 1.5 metres of 150 cm wide cotton woven fabric (suggest an organic cotton poplin, homespun, or sheeting)
  • Matching thread (suggest Gutermann or Sullivan's. Steer away from Birch)
  • Please wear closed-in footwear, long hair tied back and casual clothing
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids. The adult may observe at the class for free.

This would also be a nice gift for her, gift for mum or birthday gift.

Location

Bethania, QLD

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

Mum and Child Sewing Workshop: Pillowcase location
More about this class

This class is new, and is covered by ClassBento's money-back guarantee.

Your teacher
Fashion Student
Fashion Student


Fashion Student

Hey everyone
Thanks for stopping by. I'm a tea drinking, dog & cat obsessed fashion teacher by day… by night a mummy to a cartwheeling 10 year dance, sport & YouTube loving tween. Plus a loving daughter to a beautiful mum recently diagnosed with early stages dementia.

Devastated is an understatement.

My mum taught me everything I knew about sewing for most of my life. Until I started working with exclusive brands. Because her skills were so highly sort after I wanted to learn the art of pattern making & drafting garments from measurements.

Fast forward 30 years and now I’m teaching these skills to students in VET. Teaching as a profession since 2013.

My career in this industry started officially in grade 11 (1991) in West End at a Fashion Agency, side note is a grew up looking at her sew from home in bouncer in the mid 70s in Daisy Hill. Studied Couture at Tafe then landed a fantastic posting at Triumph International as a textile / fabric librarian. After this I magically gained an enviable position as head textile designer at a knitting mill in Browns plains. Travelling the world researching ideas & trends. Drawing everyday.

This led me to a position of garment designer for manufacturer in Brisbane.

From this, I courageously decided to move overseas working for brands such as Ted Baker, ASOS.com, Top Shop, Selfridges and more in London. I learnt so much here.

After 4 years I moved back to Australia and with the desire to teach. Which I’ve been doing with in my business Fashion Student.

My love is creativity and daydreaming. However this industry is a business which I completely understand. It’s changing and I’m hoping the wider community will allow for positive more sustainable options.

The workshops I have available are unique to me as I’ve been writing qualifications for the past 8 years.

I truly hope you enjoy them as much as I’ve enjoyed creating the.

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