Upcycle Sewing Workshop

Upcycle and sew something new!!


Handmade for Me
Handmade for Me
5.0 (1)

4.5 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests       $40

Join our monthly sewing classes to learn how to upcycle old items and make something new with improved sewing skills! Each class has a different theme, requiring you to bring a different item. We will then cut, sew and make into something new, gorgeous and practical.
See below and the date selector for class details:
  • 22 April - Make a simple purse; bring Nanna's linen napkin or a large doily
  • 23 May - Make an esky takeaway bag; bring a large takeaway bag (or let me know you want one of mine)
  • 27 June - Make cleaning cloths; bring an old towel and an old shirt you are happy to cut to make cleaning cloths
  • 25 July - Make an adjustable shoulder strap; bring an old shirt or two, to cut into squares and swap with others for your new creation
  • 22 August - Make a shoulder bag aka satchel; bring an old hi-vis shirt, a cushion cover or a pair of jeans
You don't need a sewing machine, but you do need to know how to use one. There are 2 sewing machines provided for everyone to sew their upcycled projects. The ticket fee covers any additional materials and magnetic snap that will be used in each session.
There are tea and coffee making facilities on site, bringing your own keep cup is encouraged. Snacks will be provided. Please remember that the EcoHub does not allow plastics or single-use food containers when bringing any food with you. There is onsite parking, including ACROD (sticker must be displayed), and Transperth buses stop near the entrance to Piney Lakes on Leach Highway.
Workshops are limited to 8 people per session, so if this one is full, please check the other dates or use the contact page to get in touch with me.
Terms and conditions:
  • Attendees must be over the age of 18 before the course starts.
  • Attendees must have their own sewing machine and know how to use it.
  • Refunds can only be given before the date of the specified course.
  • Full refunds will not be given if cancellation is requested less than 7 days before the course starts. A 50% refund will be given for cancellations requested up to 8 days before the term starts. A 100% refund will be given if Handmade for Me cancels the course. Refunds will not be given for non attendance.
  • A minimum of 3 attendees is required to run the session. Handmade for Me reserves the right to cancel the course if there are less than 3 attendees.
  • If applicable, attendees must purchase fabrics of the recommended types for making the bags according to the pattern in class. Failure to do so may mean they can not make the bag as specified in the pattern being used in class.
What you'll get
At the end of the class, you will have upcycled something new, gorgeous and practical from the item that you brought with you.
Knowledge required
You need to know how to sew with a sewing machine.
What to bring
Refer to the date you want to attend for the item to bring to upcycle.
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 unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Piney Lakes Reserve, Leach Highway, Winthrop WA and City Of Melville EcoHub, Leach Highway, Winthrop WA (varies by date; click the date selector to see details)

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Handmade for Me
Handmade for Me

5.0 (1)
female Women-owned

Handmade for Me comes from a lifetime of being surrounded
by a family of creative women who sewed, knitted, crocheted
and imagined. Ros grew up hearing a Singer Treadle, the
click-clack of knitting needles and learning about the textures
of fabrics and colours. Handmade for Me is the manifestation
of that listening, touching materials and never finding the right
bags and purses. Ros believes what you wear and what you
carry can be an expression of the person you are. She makes
items that differ from the mainstream but are just as practical.

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