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Gather your people and make it a sewing session to remember.
Your Own Sewing Circle is a private version of our much-loved FreeStyle Sewing Sessions, created especially for you and your group. Whether you're celebrating something special, reconnecting with friends, or simply carving out creative time together, this session is all about sewing, conversation, and shared inspiration.
Bring your own projects and we’ll guide, troubleshoot and support you during the session. Expect expert help, a relaxed atmosphere, and plenty of time to stitch, chat and learn side-by-side.
Perfect for intimate small group birthdays, team bonding, hens parties, or just because.
Each person gets their own fully kitted-out sewing station, complete with a sewing machine, overlocker, steam generator iron, shears, and cutting tools. You'll have full access to our cutting room, drafting tables, and a treasure trove of tools and gadgets to help bring your ideas to life.
We can cater to a maximum of 6 participants.
Please note that fabric, notions, haberdashery, pattern-making paper, etc are not supplied.
Details
You will learn
- Ideal for friends who sew, creative teams, special occasions, or anyone wanting dedicated time in the studio together. All skill levels welcome.
- Work on your own projects with professional guidance, access to studio equipment, and personalised support throughout the session.
You will get
- A private studio experience for you and your chosen circle.
- Maximum 6 participants
Appropriate for
Please keep your goals in line with your current skill level. If you’re just starting out, progress may feel slower — and that’s completely okay. Learning the foundations properly sets you up for success. Your teacher will be there to guide and support everyone, but as each person may be working on a different project, there can occasionally be short wait times for individual help.
Preparation
What to bring
- ALL the materials you need for your project. Maybe snacks and a music playlist!
What to wear
Casual
Planning a Private Event?
From corporate team building to birthdays and hen's parties, Thread Den can tailor a private sewing classes experience for your group.
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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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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