Learn to Sew Melbourne
These courses feature sewing patterns by Papercut, based in Nelson, New Zealand.
With a focus on freedom of expression and positive body image, Papercut Patterns are dedicated to creating fashion with a consistent premium quality and a unique signature style.
We believe in eco-friendly fashion revolution and the sustainability of sewing your own wardrobe without compromising on style.
papercutpatterns.com
These courses feature sewing patterns by Elbe Textiles, based in Perth, Australia.
By encouraging more people to make their own clothing, I am hoping this can help shift the focus of an industry dominated by fast fashion, and lead consumers to a more thoughtful, curated and ethical wardrobe. After experiencing the time, effort and reward that goes into the creation of a garment, it’s hard to go back to a mass produced, chain store item.
Lauren
elbetextiles.com.au
Retro TV dropped in to film a segment at Thread Den. Miss Lee gave Courtenay the fabulous fifties hair she had always dreamed of. Subscribe to the Retro TV YouTube channel to watch the episode the moment it drops and learn how to do a brick set and create stunning 1950s hair waves.
If you ever want your own hair lesson with Miss Lee contact us! We can even organise a fab’ party with all your friends. It will be just like the sleep-over scene in Grease. “Look at me, I’m Sandra Dee…”
Our newest course is the Ulysses Trench Coat by Victory Patterns.
This pattern from Victory Patterns goes up to a 113cm bust, therefore we are going to be grading custom patterns for participants needing more inclusive sizing. Bookings for a bust over 115cm will close two weeks prior to the start to allow grading patterns.
The list of dressmaking skills covered in this course is extensive: Taking measurements, choosing the right size and shortening or lengthening if needed, pattern placement and transferring markings, and cutting technique. Applying bias binding on unlined seams, some French seams, stitching a lining to the rain guard overlay, notched out holes for the belt and patch pockets with flaps. How to handle some pattern pieces that have been cut on the bias. Creating a professional centre back vent, using a buckle or creating a buckle with D-rings, optional – making self-bias binding. Phew! What a list!
In this comprehensive new course, we are going to take you through the whole process from beginning-to-end of using a tissue paper pattern. The course cost includes a pattern and instruction booklet. Participants should expect to do some homework during the course to ensure you stay on track and finish the trench coat during the course time frame.
See the course description and view more photos – click here.
Are you looking for the perfect gift idea for someone who loves to sew? A beautifully crafted pair of dressmaking shears or thread snips is a quality gift that will last a lifetime.
For an extra special touch, consider having your loved one’s name engraved on the blade.
Click here to see our gift ideas.
Congratulations to the below mailing list member who won a place in our Taking Measurements and Selecting Sizes Workshop in August 2022:
Congratulations to the below Thread Den member who won a place in our PJ Pants Course in August 2022:
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Congratulations to the below Thread Den members who won a place in our Cushion Cover Workshop in July 2022:
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Want to make all your gifts this year? Looking for creative gift giving inspiration? Checkout these workshops with projects ideal for giving to friends and loved ones.