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Preparing for the Sewing Basics for Beginners Online Course

13 September 2020 by Danielle Leave a Comment

 

A guide by Thread Den

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Pinup Workshops Information Kit

9 September 2020 by Danielle Leave a Comment

Pinup Online Workshops Media Announcement by Danielle

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The pleasant findings from our online workshops:

6 September 2020 by Danielle Leave a Comment

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. 

Filed Under: Sew-inspiring, Workshops Tagged With: covid, online

New Online Workshops

22 July 2020 by Danielle Leave a Comment

We have started offering online workshops! This week we added a whole new class to our line up – How to Use Your Sewing Machine.

We know that people often buy machines but things don’t go to plan and sometimes that shiny new machines doesn’t make it out of the box. Or, those bird’s nest threads underneath your fabric and other things that go wrong were just too much frustration – we get it and we’re here to help.  This newest workshop is a 2 hour workshop to give you the confidence to start to play around on your new sewing machine.

Check out this new workshop and our other online classes – click here.

Online Workshop How to Use Your Sewing Machine

Filed Under: Workshops Tagged With: crochet, knitting, online

Calming, creative & soulful skills

17 June 2020 by Danielle Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Crochet, Workshops Tagged With: covid, crochet, online

How do video lessons work?

8 April 2020 by Danielle Leave a Comment

Private video lessonPerhaps you have seen that we are offering private video lessons  and you are wondered how video lessons could work for you?

Here is the start of a lesson plan developed for a student making a pair of pants:

Lesson 1 (60 minutes)
  • taking measurementsIroning in front of window
  • selecting size
  • identifying the pattern pieces to cut out

Homework – cutting out pattern pieces and preparing fabric.

Lesson 2 (60 minutes)
  • folding fabric
  • placing down pattern pieces
  • discussing cutting technique and pattern markings

Homework – cutting out fabric

Lesson 3 (60 minutes)

  • fusing interfacingShelving close by
  • discussing finishing options
  • how to thread machine
  • making machine adjustments and stitching remnants to check settings

Homework – finishing identified edges

etc…

This student has sent through the details of their pattern and they’d like 60 minute video lessons held daily.

When would you like to learn?

sewing room

Depending on how much time you have and how regularly you would like your lessons, they could be: one a day, one a week, or even one in the morning and one in the afternoon to really smash out a project! 

Filed Under: COVID Announcements, Teachers Tagged With: covid, online

Private Lessons

21 March 2020 by Danielle Leave a Comment

We have suspended our Workshops for 4 weeks, but we have all our lovely teachers who can give private lessons.

For any enquiries about private lessons, email us info @ threadden.com

 

Filed Under: Teachers, Workshops Tagged With: covid, online

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