Learn to Sew Melbourne
We have today decided to suspend our current timetable for four weeks.
All adult workshops will be rescheduled for four weeks time.
The school holiday program will be rescheduled for the June/July school holidays.
While we can maintain the 4 metre square directive for indoor gatherings, people have been asked to avoid unnecessary travel which means our students shouldn’t be travelling to our venue.
We are offering video private lessons and you can read more here.
We are following Government advice and staying up-to-date with news alerts.
Students will receive email updates either;
a) as the workshop comes up, or
b) as advice changes the status of our workshops.
As our classes are no more than 8 students and 1 teacher we have decided to go ahead.
We have increased cleaning of all surfaces and equipment. There is sanitizer (and of course a bathroom with soap) available also.
We are following Government advice and staying up-to-date with news alerts.
Students will receive email updates either;
a) as the workshop comes up, or
b) as advice changes the status of our workshops.
As our classes are no more than 8 students and 1 teacher we have decided to go ahead.
We have increased cleaning of all surfaces and equipment. There is sanitizer (and of course a bathroom with soap) available also.
We are following Government advice and staying up-to-date with news alerts.
Students will receive email updates either;
a) as the workshop comes up, or
b) as advice changes the status of our workshops.
As our classes are no more than 8 students and 1 teacher we have decided to go ahead.
We have increased cleaning of all surfaces and equipment. There is sanitizer (and of course a bathroom with soap) available also.
We are following Government advice and staying up-to-date with news alerts.
Students will receive email updates either;
a) as the workshop comes up, or
b) as advice changes the status of our workshops.
As our classes are no more than 8 students and 1 teacher we have decided to go ahead.
We have increased cleaning of all surfaces and equipment. There is sanitizer (and of course a bathroom with soap) available also.
We have a new teacher to introduce!
With Lorena joining the team we already have two new workshops for you, with more in the pipeline.
Lorena specialises in knitted constructed textiles, her knitwear line Lore Lore produces all things from homewares to wearable accessories and fully-fashioned garments. Lorena’s creative inspiration comes from living in South America and Asia, incorporating those vibrant cultures and the people encountered along the way.
In this 6 hour Knitting Machine Workshop students will learn to use the machine and make a beanie. Knitting machines provided!
“This hands-on project will get you straight onto a machine experimenting with a few key techniques to get you started on your own beanie creation. By the end of the workshop you’ll be returning home with your very own Pom Pom beanie crafted by you!” – read more.
In this 3 hour Knitting Workshop students will learn to hand knit a jute market bag using chunky techniques and huge needles.
No experience necessary, join Lorena and make your own market bag – read more.
Written by: Justin Lawrence
Do you want to create the perfect sewing room?
This is the eighth of eight steps.
It’s never a bad idea to focus on how you’re going to be inspired throughout the sewing process. You should look to make the most of your sewing space, which can include small sources of inspiration such as colours, shapes, or even a plant or two.
Inspiration and motivation can come from the beautiful space, beautiful decor, photos of your muses or drawings of your own ideas.
Written by: Justin Lawrence
Do you want to create the perfect sewing room?
This is the seventh of eight steps.
The fabric has to be organised the right way and this is where wall shelving comes into the equation. It can be used to position and store the fabric without having it get in the way. A simple 6 inch shelf can help out as it is set up above the cutting table.
You don’t want it to be out of your reach as that makes it tough to move around.
Store everything in clear bins, so you know where everything is.
Clear bins are great. Being able to see your fabric will keep you inspired, encourage you to use it and reduce the risk of buying fabric or habby that you don’t need.
Written by: Justin Lawrence
Do you want to create the perfect sewing room?
This is the sixth of eight steps.
Yes, the workspace includes the cutting table and sewing desk and it has to be perfect. You want to set it up in a way where it’s not impossible to use and allows you to move around freely.
A good-sized cutting table is going to make your life simpler while developing a proper sewing space.
Linen connoisseurs Tow and Line explain that “you should have enough space to sew on throughout the process and that is why most end up going with a serger and sewing machine for their setup. Your work space will be your creative hub, so plan to have all the room you need when you set it up.”
Ready to fill your workspace? Browse the latest sewing gifts and ideas right here.
Written by: Justin Lawrence
Do you want to create the perfect sewing room?
This is the fifth of eight steps.
Sewing patterns are essential when it comes to understanding how various pieces are put together. A good filing cabinet can be useful as you try to figure things out, including where to place detailed manila envelopes.
Clear sleeves are great for quick visual sorting of your patterns.
You want to have the filing cabinet neatly organised from top to bottom because this can make it easier to sift through different patterns during the process.
If you don’t (yet) have enough patterns to fill a sewing cabinet, you could use display books, or folders. Individual folders organised however you like! Pants, tops, next to make, holiday wardrobe, cat clothes, etc.
