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Q: What ages is this class suitable for?
A: Adults & 15+ years. Adult accompaniment is not required.
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A: No cancellations, but free to reschedule up until 5 days before the class
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A: 6 x 2.5 hours, $500 per guest
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Six Week Course: Sewing Foundations
Learn from the very best, in beautiful bright studios 4 minutes from Footscray Station!
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Footscray
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arrow_right_alt arrow_downward- Make friends with your sewing machine – learn about the parts and how they work, how to wind a bobbin and thread your machine.
- Become familiar with sewing terminology and the other equipment you will use.
- Learn and practise many fundamental sewing skills.
- Prepare, cut and sew three accessories/simple garments using a range of techniques.
- Project one – Floor cushion or reversible tote bag
- Project two - Zippered pouch or apron
- Project three – Wide Legged lounge pants, box top or tee
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Upcoming dates for Six Week Course: Sewing Foundations
Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 23 Oct 2026, 8:01am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.
3 upcoming dates between 24 Oct 2026 and 4 Feb 2027.
- Sat 24 Oct 2026, 10am-12:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 5 weeks)
- Sat 23 Jan 2027, 1pm-3:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 5 weeks)
- Thu 4 Feb 2027, 6:30pm-9pm (then the same time each week, for the next 5 weeks)
What you'll get
- Priceless new skills and the confidence to keep going!
- We will provide sewing machines and equipment if you don’t have your own, and materials for the first two projects.
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Knowledge required
Suitable for absolute beginners. Open to adults and young adults (minimum age 15 years old). Men and non-binary folk are encouraged to attend!
What to bring
Just yourself, your sewing machine if you have one (but not necessary!). Feel free to buy a sewing starter pack upon booking if you would like your own kit.
Add-ons available for this class
- Sewing Starter Pack ($60)
- Deluxe Sewing Kit ($99)
Session repeats
This class series runs over 6 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.
Suitable for
This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.
Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 15 years old).
Adult accompaniment is not required.
This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.
Location
Footscray, VIC
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Recent reviews of Six Week Course: Sewing Foundations
- 5/5 from Mia Mats, attended Jan 2026: My experience was great, thank you for all the great tips that l will put into practice.
- 5/5 from Kia van der Vliet, attended Jul 2025: Gaye was a lovely teacher and the class ran so smoothly! We made a zippered pouch, tote bag, and pants within the 6 weeks. There were really clear instructions, but also plenty of help for when we made silly mistakes.
- 5/5 from Sandra McNamara, attended Jun 2025: Great way to get started sewing and understanding patterns and using a machine. You come out of this course with a pouch, tote bag and pair of pants as well as the ability to make more of them. Kate is a fabulous and patient teacher, dealing well with people working at different stages and speeds.
- 5/5 from Amanda Towes, attended Jun 2025: Great fun great teacher loved it. Learned at lot. Look forward to do more classes with the school and teacher.
- 5/5 from Chau Ngoc Thai, attended Aug 2024: Gaye provided top-notch instruction in her sewing course, demonstrating remarkable patience and teaching expertise. I successfully created several items, including a zipped pouch, reversible tote, and lounge pants. This course comes highly recommended for anyone seeking to acquire foundational sewing skills, making it an excellent option for those new to the craft.
Your teacher
Learn to sew and mend with knowledgeable, patient teachers in a friendly, inclusive environment. All ages, genders and abilities welcome!At SOSU, we believe that sewing is a wonderful life skill, and we want to share it with you. Learning how to alter and mend the things that you have as well as learning the skills to create your own gorgeous garments will help you to be more creative and sustainable. We offer a wide range of full and half-day workshops or ongoing courses that will build, refresh or consolidate your sewing skills. We have a great mix of beginner and skilled sewists of all ages learning at our school.We can also arrange private lessons for those that learn better one-on-one. When it’s just you and your teacher you can really tackle that special project with confidence.Our back story: The School of Sewing & Upcycling was established in 2015. Set up in a small shop in Buckley Street, Footscray, where Gaye (the original owner) and her team shared their love of sewing with aspiring and experienced sewists alike.In February 2023, Zoë took over the business from Gaye (who still teaches) and in May 2023 SOSU moved into their current home in Whitehall Street, Footscray.Zoë and her team of friendly and skilled teachers look forward to welcoming you (or your ClassBento gift recipients) into their space to unlock creativity, develop sustainable habits, and master skills that will last a lifetime!
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