Learn to Sew – Make a Pair of PJ Shorts Workshop

A two-part sewing workshop for beginners



2 x 3 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests    

  $195 - $245 (Earlybird price of $195 applies if you book into a public session 14+ days ahead) (PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Would you like to learn how to sew your own clothes and accessories? This is the workshop for you!
Over two weeks, you'll learn the tools and materials you'll need, how to set up a sewing machine, and how to follow a simple sewing pattern. You'll make a pair of PJ shorts, and leave with a bunch of new skills to start you on your sewing journey. Sewing machines, notions, and all tools will be provided, just bring your own cotton fabric. You'll need a 1.2 metre length of woven cotton fabric for this project.
Workshop outline:
  • Week 1: You'll learn how to take accurate body measurements and select the right sewing pattern size, how to prepare your fabric, and how to cut your pieces on the grainline. You'll also learn about interfacing and how to apply it. You'll set up your sewing machine, wind a bobbin and thread the machine properly, ready to sew your PJ shorts.
  • Week 2: You'll sew your PJ legs together, learn how to finish your seams with zig-zag stitch, construct a waistband, sew buttonholes for an optional draw-string, insert elastic into the waistband channel, and finish with hemming your shorts. You'll learn a bunch of new skills *and* you'll get to go home with a pair of PJ shorts perfect for hot summer nights.
This project comes with printed instructions and a paper pattern you can take home to make more PJ shorts at home.
We're looking forward to starting you on your sewing journey!
Upcoming PJ Shorts Workshop Dates
Sunday 14 Jun 10am - 1pm & Sunday 21 Jun 10am - 1pm
Sunday 19 Jul 1pm - 4pm & Sunday 26 Jul 1pm - 4pm

money_off
Save $50 per guest, when you book 14+ days before a session
What you'll get
You will get to use a sewing machine and all sewing tools required to complete the project, and take home your very own PJ shorts. All haberdashery items like thread, elastic and drawstring or ribbon will be provided. Please bring 1.2 metres of light or medium weight woven cotton fabric to make your PJ shorts. Feel free to message us with any questions about what kind of fabric to get!
Knowledge required
No previous sewing skills are required. This is a course for complete beginners.
What to bring
Please bring 1.2 metres of light or medium weight woven cotton fabric to make your PJ shorts. And bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 2 consecutive sessions, which are 1 week apart.

Location

Kalamunda Community Centre, Crescent Road, Kalamunda WA

Classes are held at the beautiful, modern, Kalamunda Community Centre, set amongst the trees of Jorgensen Park. It is a 10-minute walk or short drive down Mundaring Weir Road from the Kalamunda townsite. There is plenty of parking including accessible parking located near the side entry doors.

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Suzie London / Bits 'n' Bobbins
Suzie London / Bits 'n' Bobbins

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Learn to sew with Suzie London at Bits ‘n’ Bobbins Sewing School in Kalamunda in the Perth Hills.
Suzie was born in The Netherlands but moved to Perth with her family aged nine. She was selected for the Special Art Programme at Kalamunda Senior High School, and went on to study Graphic Design and Multimedia at TAFE in Northbridge.
Suzie decided to move to London when she was 20, and it was there that she learnt to sew, at the London College of Fashion. She has since taught sewing at Sew Over It in London, as well as in the haberdashery department of John Lewis department store on Oxford St, London.
Suzie moved back to Perth at the end of 2019, and works as a freelance illustrator for sewing and craft books, including official Great British Sewing Bee titles, as well as creating her own fabric designs and products under the name Suzie London.
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