Sewing Basics 3 Day Course for 13-17 year olds
Join us for our Sewing Basics for Beginners course - redesigned for teens aged 13 to 17.
Learn to sew from scratch - no experience necessary, We've taken our super popular adult's program and scheduled it during the school holidays over 4 hours each day (plenty of time to snack and chat).
To view all school holidays and after school sewing classes - [click here].
In a small group, you’ll get hands-on with the sewing machine, learn must-know skills, and even figure out how to fix the little mess-ups on your own. It's a fun way to boost your confidence, level up your skills, and connect with other creative teens who love to make stuff too. 🎨🧵✂️
We'll introduce you to terminology, tools, patterns, fabric anatomy, cutting technique and achieving professional results. If you are thinking that Fashion Design, Textiles Technology or Garment Construction is in your future, come on in and get a taste for it!
COURSE PLAN
Workshop 1 - 4 hours (with a break):
- Identifying the parts of the sewing machine
- Learn to thread and set up the sewing machine
- Learn essential techniques including; feeding and guiding the fabric, straight stitching, backstitching, basting, pivoting, zig-zag stitching, applique and sewing at seam allowances
- Hemming and finishing with pinking shears
- Pressing and getting professional results
- Starting to use patterns while making a fabric wallet
Workshop 2 - 4 hours (with a break):
- Fabric anatomy and how that relates to the pattern markings
- Pinning fabrics, tracing patterns and cutting technique
- Types of interfacing and how to use
- Types of zips, their uses and tools/feet required
- Inserting a regular centred zip in a toiletries case
- Boxing out corners
Workshop 3 - 4 hours (with a break):
- Understanding more pattern markings
- Assembling a bag with a full lining
- How to sew darts
- Middle pinning and manipulating fabric
- Bagging out
AND you'll make three projects - a handy wallet, a toiletries case and a bag!
You can purchase a supplies kit with everything required while booking in or before your first workshop... or have fun browsing at your favourite fabric store, maybe even find textiles to repurpose.
Details
You will learn
- Workshop 1: At the end of this session students will be able to thread a sewing machine, setup and make adjustments for straight sewing and zigzag stitching, and will make a handy wallet.
- Workshop 2: Students will know about fabric anatomy, interfacing and zips. They will know how to fuse interfacing, change feet accessories, insert a centred zip and make a toiletries case.
- Workshop 3: Students will be able to independently thread, setup and adjust a sewing machine. With limited supervision; fold fabrics, trace and cut out. Make a lined bag with instructions.
You will get
- Experienced and friendly teachers to take you through everything step-by-step
- Detailed course booklet
- 3 projects made by you; a handy fabric wallet, toiletries case and a lined bag
Appropriate for
No sewing experience? No problem. 🧵 This course has been designed for 13-17 year olds keen to learn all the basics of sewing! We'll give you an understanding of the sewing machine - including; threading it up, how to adjust settings, machine sewing techniques and starting to trouble shoot problems yourself. We’ll introduce you to basic terminology, loads of tools, simple patterns, fabric selection, cutting technique and achieving professional results with stable woven fabrics. Even if you have sewn some stuff, but aren't sure about stitch width or length, or you keep getting a bird's nest of threads, and/or you don't yet know about seam allowance/guides - we think you'll love the "aha" moments in this course.
Preparation
What to bring
- Workshop 1: a piece of craft felt at least 17cm x 27cm, sewing machine thread & a piece woven cotton fabric at least 45cm x 35cm
- Workshop 2: sewing machine thread, a 25cm closed end chunky plastic zip & .5metre woven cotton fabric
- Workshop 3: sewing machine thread, two pieces of woven cotton fabric both half a metre
- A list of supplies is included in your confirmation email
What to wear
Casual
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Your Teacher
Thread Den
2417 reviewsLearn to sew, craft and create with Thread Den, located on Melbourne's vibrant Brunswick Street in Fitzroy. Since 2007, we've spent almost 20 years helping students start from the very beginning, level up their skills, and find their own unique style.
Coming to Thread Den feels like learning from a friend, a super nice, clever one, alongside a small group of fellow sewists. Everything you need is right there waiting for you: lovely big cutting tables, smooth-running Janomes with plenty of feet and accessories, inspiring resources, and friendly people to chat to along the way.
Your teachers bring years of experience, their own labels and businesses, and a genuine love of sharing their skills and craftsmanship with you.
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❤️ Your whole class was a pleasure! Arlie loved teaching you. 🌈
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 1 day before class starts. An admin fee of AU$35.00 applies.
- A transfer can be requested 4 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$10.00 applies.
- A credit note can be requested 4 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$10.00 applies.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
Terms & Conditions
Attendance & Preparation
Taking part in a workshop at Thread Den is fun, and we love teaching people our craft, but it''s your responsibility to clear your diary for the session(s) you''ve booked, especially if your course runs across multiple weeks. To finish your project, you''ll need to attend every session and arrive on time. Unfortunately, we can''t go back over material already covered, as it wouldn''t be fair to your fellow participants.
Please bear with us on this next point: our workshops and courses are usually booked out weeks in advance, so it isn''t always possible to simply move you into another session. If a suitable class is running and has space, we''ll try to offer you a discounted spot to help you catch up. If that''s not an option, you may need to book a private lesson to stay on track.
We also won''t chase you up to confirm you''re coming to class or that you have the right supplies. Most workshops require you to bring your own materials; we only offer a supplies kit at an additional cost for the Sewing Basics 3 Week Course. If you''re ever unsure what to bring, just email us at info@threadden.com and we''ll point you in the right direction.
We want you to love what you make just as much as we do, so please take our fabric recommendations seriously. Choosing a fabric suited to a more advanced skill level can make the experience frustrating rather than fun.
We do our best to answer common questions in each workshop description, but please don''t hesitate to email us with anything else. And we''d genuinely love to see the fabric you''re considering, we''re always happy to point you toward our favourite fabric and haberdashery suppliers.
Thanks for reading through the finer details, we appreciate it.
Our cancellation and refund policy is presented during the booking process.
Medical Events
Your safety and wellbeing are important to us. We reserve the right to make decisions necessary to protect the safety of all participants, this may include calling an ambulance on your behalf and at your expense.
Course Cancellations
- Classes are subject to sufficient enrolment (usually a minimum of 2 participants).
- We reserve the right to cancel any scheduled course.
This policy is also available on our website: threadden.com/about/bookings-and-cancellations-policy
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