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New Sewing Basics for Beginners Course Launches – Tailored Just for Teens!

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Fitzroy, Melbourne — Local teens can now learn to stitch, sew and create in style! Our popular Sewing Basics for Beginners course has been specially redesigned for young makers aged 13 to 17, and it’s now available during the school holidays—just in time to kickstart some enjoyable creativity.

This engaging 3-day workshop is perfect for total beginners—no experience needed. In small, friendly groups, teens will learn how to operate a sewing machine confidently, explore essential sewing skills, and create three awesome projects: a wallet, a toiletries case, and a fully lined bag. Each day runs for four hours, with plenty of time for breaks, snacks, and socialising.

“This course is more than just sewing,” says Danielle Francis, Thread Den Director and Teacher. “It’s about building confidence, learning practical skills, and connecting with other creative teens who love making things with their hands.”

Over the three sessions, teens will dive into:

  • Sewing machine basics – threading, stitching, hemming, and more
  • Fabric and pattern know-how – including how to cut, pin, trace, and use interfacing
  • Sewing techniques – from zips to darts, and finishing tricks to get that professional look

Perfect for any teen with an eye on a future in Fashion Design, Textiles Technology, or just curious about how to fix and make their own stuff—this course offers a hands-on taste of what sewing can do.

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.

Sewing Basics for Beginners (Teens 13–17) 📍 Location: Thread Den, 1/329 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy.

📅 Dates: commences Tuesday 8 July 11am to 3pm, continues on Friday 11 and Monday 14 July.

🕒 Time: 4 hours per day (with a break)

🎟️ Bookings: ThreadDen.com

 

Thread Den’s Next Gen’ by Thread Den

Thread Den: Next Gen’ Workshops

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🧵 Thread Den: The Next Gen’ ✂️
A sewing program re-imagined in 2025 for the makers of tomorrow!

Whether you’re 9 or 17, Thread Den: The Next Gen’ is where young creatives learn to stitch with style and passion. Workshops cater to two age groups 9-to-12 year olds and then 13-to-17 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. 🌟

FreeStyle Sessions

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FreeStyle Sewing Sessions
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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.

What to bring:

  • Your fabric, notions, haberdashery.
  • Note – pattern-making paper and pattern-making card, as well as a small range of haberdashery, is available for sale.

Appropriate for:

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).

Upcoming sessions:

The pleasant findings from our online workshops:

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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. 

Know about #SecretPyjamas?

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Let's make comfy clothes

Join the revolution… many of us are incorporating our pyjamas in our everyday wardrobe. Our love of loungewear has grown super strong in lockdown! So take your favourite PJs pattern and choose a tizzy fabric, then wear them with a blazer and heels!

Check out out Pyjama Pants pattern – click here. It’s unisex, has pockets, a separate waistband and slight boot leg shape (also with a boxers variation).

Calming, creative & soulful skills

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relaxing hobbies

If you are looking for ways to unwind, relax, make the stress of your day stop, crochet or knitting could be your hobby. Let our teachers Lorena and Amy show you how these handcrafts encourage imagination and develop your artistic side. Stimulate the logical part of your brain, distract the chatty bit in the back and calm yourself with these creative therapies. 

“Spending time on an activity that you enjoy can improve your mental health and wellbeing. Research shows that people with hobbies are less likely to suffer from stress, low mood, and depression. Activities that get you out and about can make you feel happier and more relaxed. Group activities like team sports can improve your communication skills and relationships with others.”

Read more from Head Health a resource from the Australian Government – click here.