Sewing Course for Beginners - Level 2

Top up your Wardrobe with Everyday Essentials – Beginner Sewing Course Level 2.

Big Announcement!
Any Classes starting after the 28th of May will be at our new premises on 437 Hay street, Subiaco.

Group starting on 20th of May will go for 2 weeks, then 2 weeks break (3rd and 10th of June) due to teacher availability. Continue from 17th of June for further 5 weeks. The last class is on 15th of July

Group starting on 12th of June will go for 3 weeks, then 2 weeks break (3rd and 10th of July) due to school holidays. Continue from 17th of July for further 4 weeks. The last class is on 7th of August.


If you finished our STL1 course, then you pass your progress check to this course! If you haven’t done our STL 1 course, but you know how to set up and troubleshoot your sewing machine. You have done enough of straight stitching projects and wish to make some clothing for yourself! Congratulations you graded to Green Belt in sewing! Studio Thimbles Level 2 Course (STL2) is like a Green Belt in Martial Arts. You know the basics, but you still a long way away from your Black belt. So, let’s put our knowledge to the test. Let’s start from easy to execute and follow patterns, fill your wardrobe with handmade essentials tops and pants!
There are so many options in sewing and so many techniques. You simply need to start making some garments for yourself or others and learn slowly some techniques as you go. One garment simply would not cover it all. So, we will start from the beginning – everything starts with picking the pattern.
What is covered in STL2 course:

• Different types of patterns and how to work with them (pattern sheets from fashion magazines, PDF patterns assembly, paper patterns)
• Checking your size, picking the right pattern size
• Checking/adding seam allowances, laying out pattern pieces on fabric
• Making top using PDF pattern (paper patterns included in the course) Will be using local Perth designer patterns from Pattern Union and Megan Nielsen.
• Armhole and neckline finishing with bias binding.
• Edge hemming
• Making Pants/Shorts relaxed fit, high waist, paperbag elastic waistband (paper patterns included in the course)
• Inseam pockets
• Crotch and inseam doing it the right way
• Waistband finishing with belt loops

Introduction to Overlocker machine. Overlockers machines are provided for use.

At the end of 7 weeks, you would add to your wardrobe a top and pants. You would have your paper pattern and all the techniques to replicate these garments at home in different fabric variations.
Remember Sewing is Art of Happiness! We wish to share sewing knowledge with you, so you too would experience the happiness of sewing the same way as we do.
Fabric for your garments is NOT included in this course, as fabric for garments is a more personal choice. Additional fabric purchase is required to make your garments.

Preferably, but not essentially prewash and dry your fabric in the same way you intend to wash your ready-made garment. Many fabrics shrink when washed and it is better to get any shrinkage out of the way.

The following is your shopping list for this course:
For the top: light to medium weight woven fabrics like cotton, linen or any blend of these. Most of the fabric width is 115cm. For the top you need to get 1, 6m. If you buy wide fabric with a width 145cm and above, you will need only 1m of this fabric. You need to bring fabric for your top to the 1st lesson.
For the pants/shorts there is a wide range of woven fabrics you could pick from – cotton, linen, denim, satin, twills the list goes on. Maybe hold on buying fabric for pants until the start of the course, so you could learn a bit more about variation of pants/shorts you are going to sew and make your selection later.
General tip for buying fabric for this course: don’t buy any expensive fabric as it is your learning project, but still buy something you like, so you would enjoy wearing it
We will be taking only 4-5 person per group, so everyone could learn in a small intimate space with personal attention to you.

IMPORTANT NOTE!
It is 7 weeks course. It could go for 7 weeks straight. However, if school holidays fall into the course time, we usually take a break from adult classes, so we can work with kids. Please confirm how your chosen course will run by emailing us directly.

Group starting on 28th of March will have 2 weeks classes, then 3 weeks break due to school holidays and Anzac day Tuesday. Then com back to classes from 2nd of May for 5 more weeks.

Tickets date and time indicate 1st class in the course for each group. Your ticket covers all 7 classes. Each group is subject to minimum bookings per group. If it happens that minimum bookings is not reached for a specific time, you will be offered to switch to an alternative date and time or a refund.
Cost of the STL2:
$675 plus $80 for included patterns, total cost $755.
All the equipment and tools are also provided for the classes. For this STL2 you will need to bring your own fabric.

If you wish to learn beginners’ skills with sewing machine, please enroll into our STL1 beginner course Level 1.

FAQs 
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Subiaco Train Station within walking distance. Plenty of parking around. Parking with 1st hour free on Rowland Street, or at the corner of Baker and Rokeby Road.   
What can I bring into the event? 
Bring bottle of water as creativity is a thirsty work. Plus Fabric for your top, see fabric requirements above. Fabric for pants/shorts will be discussing when we start the course.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 3 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class; in this case we'll inform you and allow you to get a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

This course is for beginners, but prior knowledge of using a sewing machine and being confident with it is preferred. If you never used a sewing machine before, please check our sewing for beginners Level 1 course as a better point to start your sewing journey with us.
 

• Sewing skills, 2 completed garments - top and pants to take home, and a step-by-step tutorial and pattern to recreate these at home.
• Patterns and equipment provided for you to participate in this course. Bring your own material for garment making.

Bring your own material and matching sewing threads for garment making.
 

This class series runs over 7 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.