Beginner Adult Sewing Course @ Upcycle Newcastle

We teach sewing rules, and then show you how to break them! Start the new year with a Beginners Adult Sewing Class, these classes run from 1:30-4pm and start Wednesday the 1st of May, going for 8 classes (last class 19th June). That's 20 hours of sewing goodness delivered to you weekly. This class is aimed at people who would like to significantly increase their sewing skills, and is perfect for people with no to limited sewing ability, a real 'back to basics' class. 

Some of the skills and techniques we will be going through — machine use, simple construction techniques including different seams, hems and casings, pockets, zips (oooh yeah, ZIPS!) 

All materials, patterns and use of equipment is included in course fee. Knowing how to sew really is a skill that keeps on giving. This 8 class (20 hour) beginner course is a small class (max. 6 students with 2 teachers) so that people will receive the assistance they need to significantly increase their sewing skills as a basis for upcycling clothing and textiles. 

DETAILS 

Techniques will be incorporated into projects including: 

• Pen/pencil wrap (can also be used for tools, make-up items etc)
• Drawstring backpack
• Elastic waistband pants with pockets
• Zippered toiletries/makeup bag

Cost: $360 (Tuition - $300, Materials, patterns and instruction sheets - $60) Nothing else to pay!

Students can bring their own machine, or are welcome to use ours. 

This sewing workshop is created using circular economy principles. This means, we will be using many recycled and reclaimed fabrics and haberdashery items for our sewing workshops.

*$60 discount for concession holders - Healthcare Card Holders, Government Benefit and full time Students.