Sewing Class for Beginners

Learn sewing basics in Sydney! Fabric and sewing machine hire included.



3 hours

Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 1 to 8
  $145 (Afterpay available)

At this fun group sewing workshop in Sydney, you will begin by selecting your favourite fabric from the range on offer, and be guided through the cutting process before jumping on the sewing machine.
Your teacher will guide you through setting up the sewing machine, you will learn about the different stitches, when best to use them and how to sew straight lines.
Once you've had a practice run on some scrap material, we'll put your new skills to work. You will sew a simple square cushion cover with guidance throughout. Everything is included in this class, including the use of our sewing machines.
*It's recommended to book in advance as this class is often sold out weeks ahead*
What you'll learn:
  • How to measure, mark and cut your fabric for the envelope cushion cover.
  • Use different tools for a cleaner finish.
  • Learn how to sew in a straight line.
  • Learn how to set up a simple sewing machine, wind the bobbin and thread the machine.
  • Use different stitches such as straight and zig-zag.
  • Hem edges to create a neat finish.
  • Learn how to secure raw edges from fraying without needing an expensive overlocker.
Throughout the session, our sewing specialist will share their knowledge and tips with you to help make the process run as smoothly and enjoyable as possible. Leave the class feeling confident with your new sewing skills!
If you'd like a cushion insert for your cover, these can be purchased at the studio for $10.
If you're searching for sewing classes in Sydney, book now and get started learning a new skill! If you're after individual sewing classes, head to this private sewing class and receive one-on-one guidance.
Booking terms and conditions
  • Free rescheduling with 7+ days notice.
  • A rescheduling fee of $50 per person will apply when rescheduling with less than 7 days notice.
  • Participants are asked not to bring their own sewing machine to this class as it affects the flow of the session. To learn how to use your own machine, please book a private class with us.
  • Unfortunately our venue is not wheelchair accessible due to two steps leading into the venue

Upcoming dates for Sewing Class for Beginners

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 9 Oct 2026, 2:51am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

86 upcoming dates between 14 Oct 2026 and 30 Jun 2027.

  • Wed 14 Oct 2026, 12pm-3pm
  • Wed 21 Oct 2026, 6:30pm-9:30pm
  • Fri 23 Oct 2026, 12pm-3pm
  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 9am-12pm
  • Sun 1 Nov 2026, 10am-1pm
  • Wed 4 Nov 2026, 12pm-3pm
  • Thu 5 Nov 2026, 6:30pm-9:30pm
  • Sat 7 Nov 2026, 9am-12pm
  • Wed 11 Nov 2026, 12pm-3pm
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026, 9am-12pm
  • Wed 18 Nov 2026, 6:30pm-9:30pm
  • Fri 20 Nov 2026, 12pm-3pm
  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 9am-12pm
  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 9am-12pm
  • Wed 2 Dec 2026, 12pm-3pm
  • Thu 3 Dec 2026, 6:30pm-9:30pm
  • Sat 5 Dec 2026, 9am-12pm
  • Sat 12 Dec 2026, 9am-12pm
  • Sun 13 Dec 2026, 10am-1pm
  • Sun 13 Dec 2026, 2pm-5pm
  • Wed 16 Dec 2026, 6:30pm-9:30pm
  • Fri 18 Dec 2026, 12pm-3pm
  • Sat 19 Dec 2026, 9am-12pm
  • Sat 9 Jan 2027, 9am-12pm
  • Sun 10 Jan 2027, 10am-1pm
  • Sun 10 Jan 2027, 2pm-5pm
  • Wed 13 Jan 2027, 6:30pm-9:30pm
  • Fri 15 Jan 2027, 12pm-3pm
  • Sat 16 Jan 2027, 9am-12pm
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  • Thu 28 Jan 2027, 6:30pm-9:30pm
  • Sat 30 Jan 2027, 9am-12pm
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  • Sun 7 Feb 2027, 2pm-5pm
  • Wed 10 Feb 2027, 6:30pm-9:30pm
  • Fri 12 Feb 2027, 12pm-3pm
  • Sat 13 Feb 2027, 9am-12pm
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  • Thu 25 Feb 2027, 6:30pm-9:30pm
  • Sat 27 Feb 2027, 9am-12pm
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  • Sun 7 Mar 2027, 10am-1pm
  • Sun 7 Mar 2027, 2pm-5pm
  • Wed 10 Mar 2027, 6:30pm-9:30pm
  • Fri 12 Mar 2027, 12pm-3pm
  • Sat 13 Mar 2027, 9am-12pm
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  • Wed 24 Mar 2027, 12pm-3pm
  • Thu 25 Mar 2027, 6:30pm-9:30pm
  • Sat 3 Apr 2027, 9am-12pm
  • Sun 4 Apr 2027, 10am-1pm
  • Sun 4 Apr 2027, 2pm-5pm
  • Wed 7 Apr 2027, 6:30pm-9:30pm
  • Fri 9 Apr 2027, 12pm-3pm
  • Sat 10 Apr 2027, 9am-12pm
  • Sat 17 Apr 2027, 9am-12pm
  • Wed 21 Apr 2027, 12pm-3pm
  • Thu 22 Apr 2027, 6:30pm-9:30pm
  • Sat 24 Apr 2027, 9am-12pm
  • Sat 1 May 2027, 9am-12pm
  • Sun 2 May 2027, 10am-1pm
  • Sun 2 May 2027, 2pm-5pm
  • Wed 5 May 2027, 6:30pm-9:30pm
  • Fri 7 May 2027, 12pm-3pm
  • Sat 8 May 2027, 9am-12pm
  • Sat 15 May 2027, 9am-12pm
  • Wed 19 May 2027, 12pm-3pm
  • Thu 20 May 2027, 6:30pm-9:30pm
  • Sat 22 May 2027, 9am-12pm
  • Sat 29 May 2027, 9am-12pm
  • Sun 30 May 2027, 10am-1pm
  • Sun 30 May 2027, 2pm-5pm
  • Wed 2 Jun 2027, 6:30pm-9:30pm
  • Fri 4 Jun 2027, 12pm-3pm
  • Sat 5 Jun 2027, 9am-12pm
  • Sat 12 Jun 2027, 9am-12pm
  • Wed 16 Jun 2027, 12pm-3pm
  • Thu 17 Jun 2027, 6:30pm-9:30pm
  • Sat 19 Jun 2027, 9am-12pm
  • Sat 26 Jun 2027, 9am-12pm
  • Sun 27 Jun 2027, 10am-1pm
  • Sun 27 Jun 2027, 2pm-5pm
  • Wed 30 Jun 2027, 6:30pm-9:30pm
What you'll get
  • Small group workshop for adults.
  • Expert guidance from a highly skilled teacher.
  • All materials to create your cushion cover.
  • Full use of our sewing machines - no need to bring your own.
  • A handout of the class.
  • Complimentary water, tea, coffee and biscuits.
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Knowledge required
No previous knowledge required. This class is for absolute beginners and not suitable for those with previous sewing experience.
What to bring
There's no need to bring anything to this class.
Add-on available for this class
  • I'd like a Cushion Insert ($12)
You can add this when you book (optional).
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 fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Sydney Creative - 140 Regent St, Redfern NSW

This venue is a short walk from Redfern station (400m).

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Recent reviews of Sewing Class for Beginners

  • 5/5 from Kadja Benicio, attended Oct 2026: The sewing class was great! Sophie was very nice and explained everything in detail. I had never touched a sewing machine before and yet it was really easy to follow her steps.
  • 5/5 from Christopher Ewan Hanbury-Brown, attended Oct 2026: It was great fun and made a great cushion/pillow case. Bethany guided us through the process well with clear instructions.
  • 5/5 from Windi Tjuang, attended Oct 2026: The class is very informative and easy to follow for complete beginner sewer. Highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Robyn Fernandez-Baca, attended Aug 2026: Great fun class!!! Found it much easier to follow than I thought!
  • 5/5 from Mary Mason, attended Aug 2026: Really enjoyed this class, and it felt like a comprehensive overview of the basics! Teacher was very patient and knowledgeable.
  • 5/5 from Riadionne Gibson, attended Aug 2026: Sophie was great - really good at explaining everything and took her time to ensure that everything was clear before movig on. Overall, well paced with time to ask questions and perfect for a begginer!
  • 5/5 from Ellen Mackinnon, attended Jul 2026: Everything was well explained and the class was well paced and enjoyable.
  • 5/5 from Rony Diaz, attended Jun 2026: Everything was well explained, very happy with the class
  • 5/5 from Daniela Cesarini, attended Jun 2026: I received a Bento gift voucher and chose the Beginner Sewing Course. Sophie did a great job teaching us how to sew a cuscinon cover. She was very clear with her instructions, easy to understand and very helpful. A most enjoyable experience.
  • 5/5 from Mackenzie Cross, attended May 2026: This was such a wonderful beginners class. I had never touched a sewing machine before but Bethany was an excellent teacher! Will certainly be back for other classes to progress my skills.
  • 5/5 from Catriona McIntyre, attended May 2026: Bethany was a brilliant teacher; very friendly, approachable and gave clear instruction's. The environment was clean, cute and very welcoming, the sewing machines all brilliant and a nice selection of fabrics and thread colours. I felt confident to go home and use my sewing machine straight away!
  • 5/5 from Jacob Feledy, attended May 2026: Great class, the instructor was very kind and patient. Will definitely be booking the sewing bundle! :)
  • 4/5 from Margaret Pham, attended May 2026: Class was informative and slow paced enough for beginners. Alex, the teacher, was very knowledgeable and explained everything well. Constructive feedback: I wish there was a written pattern to follow for those of us who are hard of hearing or who learn better non-verbally.
  • 5/5 from Natalia Djohari, attended Apr 2026: Very informative! recommended if you’ve never touched a sewing machine. Or if you have a lot of questions on sewing machine setup.
  • 5/5 from Ronnie Avery, attended Apr 2026: So happy I booked this! Our instructor was fantastic, took time to explain each step slowly and clearly. I like that the groups are small so it’s not overwhelming and you do feel like you’re learning together. Came away with a new cushion and a new skill!
  • 5/5 from Alan J Lewis, attended Apr 2026: all good
  • 5/5 from Cerys Murphy, attended Apr 2026: Really enjoyed this class. All instructions were easy to follow at a good pace. Learnt heaps!
  • 5/5 from Caroline Doan, attended Mar 2026: she was amazing and was really patient and knowledgable, really enjoyed how she linked the learnings to other things as well byeond the class
  • 5/5 from Ursula Dauenhauer, attended Mar 2026: A lot of fun. Great instructor. So feel good to walk away with a self made pillow.
  • 5/5 from Chloe Wise, attended Mar 2026: Alex was a great teacher. Explained things so clearly and was very patient
  • 4/5 from Tracey Chow, attended Mar 2026: Great first sewing class as an adult. Well paced class, with a helpful teacher and teacher assistant who gave very clear instructions Class of 12, with 4 to each table Spacious bright cosy studio, with tea and cookies
  • 5/5 from Toby Omalley, attended Feb 2026: Loved this class! Sophie is a great teacher and had many helpful tips. I’ve done a beginner sewing class before, but this class with Creative Shoulders was excellent.
  • 5/5 from Camilla Leong, attended Jan 2026: Alex was great. I learnt a lot in the 3 hours I have been there. Very straight forward and easy-ish to follow. She gave us nice tips to help us while sewing too! Love my cushion!
  • 5/5 from Jodie Knowles, attended Jan 2026: Great class - walked away with a cute cushion cover and a reminder that I do more than I think. Great way to brush up on some very long ago used sewing machine knowledge. 100% great for beginners.
  • 5/5 from Grace Turberville Smith, attended Jan 2026: Sophie was fantastic. Very thorough and straight forward to follow. Learnt all basics of sewing and I am inspired to try it further at home. Thank you Sophie!
  • 5/5 from Francesca D, attended Jan 2026: Fantastic class!!! Alex was fabulous! Such s great explanation starting with the basics. I learned so much and felt super proud to leave with something I made!!! I would highly recommend this and am looking forward to the next class to build on this foundation. What a great morning
  • 5/5 from Annabelle Taggart, attended Jan 2026: Teacher was great. Class was well organised and easy to follow. Very happy with my cushion cover.
  • 5/5 from Patricia Muscat, attended Jan 2026: This was a great course. Very informative. Easy pacing. Would highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Charlotte Simon, attended Jan 2026: The class with Alex was great – she was very clear and precise, was very helpful, and I’d highly recommend the class to anyone!
  • 4/5 from Tessa P, attended Dec 2025: Class was great. Right class size only 6 of us. Teacher was extremely knowledgeable. Will definitely return for another class. The last 45 minutes of the class in which you sew the pillow case was quite rushed. Would suggest spending less time explaining what sewing machine to buy and more time on sewing. Awesome class
  • 5/5 from Peter Mann, attended Aug 2025: Amazing! My tutor was very informative, knowledgeable and helpful! I will definitely be back
  • 5/5 from Beth Kasumovic, attended May 2025: Really enjoyed everything about this class! Easy simple instructions and lots of knowledge shared Love the pillow cover I made! Can't wait to sew more!
  • 5/5 from Neil, attended May 2025: Had a great experience learning sewing, with a very patient teacher.
  • 5/5 from Nadia Hayek, attended May 2025: Todays class was very helpful and teacher was Informative and patient
  • 5/5 from Rebecca Eldaher, attended May 2025: This class by Sydney Creative was perfect for an absolute beginner to sewing, like me. And even beneficial for my mum who knows how to sew but hasn’t done it in years. We were both very impressed by our instructor, Alex, who was an excellent teacher. She took us through all the steps at just the right pace, explaining everything thoroughly and making sure no one was left behind. There were lovely fabrics to choose from for making our cushion covers and I was so happy with the way my cushion covers turned out. The classroom was comfortable and clean and had everything we needed. I would highly recommend this class if you want to dip your toe into the world of sewing.
  • 5/5 from Amit Anil, attended Apr 2025: Such a great experience! Sophie's teaching method is really effective and super easy to follow. The workshop is set up really well and our final outcome was surprisingly polished.
  • 5/5 from Susan Tovey, attended Mar 2025: The teacher was patient and prepared. Danny answered all questions and gave hands on practical advice. Very pleased I made a cushion, would highly recommend for complete beginners or has a refresher. YAY!
  • 5/5 from Rachael Mackinnon, attended Mar 2025: Thanks Sophie - I enjoyed this Beginnners class and gained some valuable tips for sewing and you provided some great revelations about sewing tips I’d not understood for a long time! Thanks to my brother who gave me this gift card too!
  • 5/5 from Shirley Xue, attended Feb 2025: Our teacher Sophie has been very attentive and articulate about the instructions that gave me confidence for my first ever using sewing machine which I always wanted to learn but was scared of it. Thank you Sophie!
  • 5/5 from Kazuki Takahashi, attended Feb 2025: Dani and Alex were super helpful and explained things in details. They wouldn’t leave anyone behind. We all walked out with our own cushion covers regardless of levels. Highly recommend the class!
  • 5/5 from Annette Caszo, attended Feb 2025: Excellent class, lots of fun, tge instructor was excellent
  • 5/5 from Karen Garcia, attended Feb 2025: Sophie was attentive and demonstrated all the steps. She taught us how to make a cute cushion cover. She also provided drinks and snacks throughout the class.
  • 5/5 from Jerry Lyn Ortiz, attended Jan 2025: The class was fun and Sophie, our teacher is friendly and had great tips for a beginner like me.
  • 5/5 from Annie Sripatoorat, attended Jan 2025: Great venue, the instructor Dani was so attentive. Love my pillow cover creation! Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Sarah Low, attended Jan 2025: This class was awesome! Sophie was a great teacher and explained everything really well for beginners
  • 5/5 from Vandana Prathapar, attended Jan 2025: Had a great time and feel really confident with the sewing machine!
  • 5/5 from Greg McFarlane, attended Dec 2024: Great class, great instructions
  • 5/5 from Molly Blacker, attended Oct 2024: Amazing class, really loved learning about the art of sewing. Such a positive environment for all skill levels too
  • 5/5 from Mel Aaron, attended Oct 2024: This class was amazing. The teacher was brilliant and we all came out having made something! Thanks
  • 5/5 from Stephanie Angela, attended Sep 2024: Great class for beginners, Dani is patient and provided extensive info on basic knowledge to use a sewing machine and techniques. Very happy with the fabric selection and result.
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Sydney Creative
Sydney Creative

Let's Live Creatively!

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Our story began in 2018 in a small Redfern studio. With only one desk and one sewing machine, our first class was published and we haven't looked back. Our passion for the arts coupled with bringing people together, brought our vision of launching a creative hub to life.
In our modern world, everything moves quickly, we have adapted to a fast-paced environment and sometimes it can be hard to slow ourselves down. Sydney Creative is a place for people to relax, regroup and find a creative outlet that will hopefully aid in bringing people a sense of achievement, fulfilment and joy.
Today, our classes run from our own venue in Redfern. We run lots of different creative classes from Sewing to Jewellery, painting and lots more, we love following the trends and developing new classes for our customers to enjoy.

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