Learn to Sew Melbourne
These courses feature sewing patterns by Swim Style Patterns based in New South Wales, Australia.
Sharon, owner and creator of Swim Style has been pattern making for 40 years. She has always shared the joys of sewing with her daughter, Justine. Now Swim Style is run by both Sharon and Justine, doing what the love the best – sewing!
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
🧵 Thread Den: The Next Gen’ ✂️
A sewing program re-imagined in 2025 for the makers of tomorrow!
Thread Den: The Next Gen’ is where young creatives learn to stitch with style and passion. Workshops cater to 9-to-13 year olds. Read class descriptions and titles carefully to ensure you are booking into the right age group.
You’ll pick up essential sewing skills, explore cool tools and fabrics, and build the confidence to create things you’ll be proud to wear or share. 🧷✨
Perfect for beginners and young sewists looking to level up, The Next Gen’ is all about discovering your creativity, mastering the basics, and joining a community of future textiles and fashion stars. 🌟
Join us for relaxed evening sessions where you get the run of our fully-equipped sewing studio! With only 6 spots available, everyone gets their own spacious 4×4 metre sewing station—complete with a sewing machine, overlocker, steam generator iron, shears, sewing kits, and all the tools you could possibly need. You’ll also have full access to our cutting room and drafting tables. It’s your time to create, experiment, and sew without limits!
Grab the project you’ve been planning to create and make it happen with the added support you need. Complete your project, at your pace. One of our expert teachers is on hand to assist participants with simple things like finding all you’ll need, to providing advice on the best techniques suited to your project.
You’ve got your project ready to go, or maybe even underway and want to use a dedicated space to really get some work done! This session is flexible enough to allow for participants at varying levels. However, you will need to know how to thread and operate a sewing machine (maybe not specifically our machines, we can show you the nuances).
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.
A guide by Thread Den
As we run more an more online workshops and private lessons, we are finding that there a lot of pleasant advantages to this delivery mode and we wanted to share them with you.
You can learn in the comfort of your own home, we’ve had students snuggled up on the couch, professionally setup at their work from home desks, cleverly tucked away in their crafting corner or bolstered by pillows in their comfy beds!
Tardiness is avoided because you don’t have to plan your public transport trip, or juggle travel time and parking, then finding the venue. It’s never been easier to avoid being late to class.
While we’re all further apart, this delivery method means we’ve never been closer! By using multiple cameras you get to see what your teacher is doing in different ways. See your teacher like she’s at your kitchen table, or view what she’s doing as if you were peering right over their shoulder.
You can access new support, you still have your detailed handouts and we’re adding more video references on YouTube. During class we can share more references during discussions.
With our teacher and host model for workshops it’s focused and allows you to engage with teachers and the other participants. We have a host who liaises throughout the class via the chat, relaying questions without interrupting the teacher’s audio.