Beginners Sewing and Design - 5 Weeks, West Auckland's RE: MAKER SPACE, Thursdays, 21 March - 18 April, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Event description
Brought to you by Community Matters!
Learn to sew in this five-week beginners sewing class with a twist. Learn all the basics of sewing AND how to do it using a zero waste/upcycled ethos.
You will learn to:Â
- Confidently use a sewing machineÂ
- Use the straight stitch and zigzag stitchÂ
- Finish the seamÂ
- Repurpose old garments and source great upcycled materials for your projects.
WEEK 1 – Getting to know your sewing machine + Getting to know each otherÂ
WEEK 2 – Making a bag + Discussing sewing suppliesÂ
- Using what you already have (ribbons, shoelaces, straps)Â
- What not to throw away? Recovering zips, buttons, fastenings etc. from garments destined to landfill.Â
- Shopping in the op-shops - what to buy, what to avoid.Â
WEEK 3 – Making a pencil case or a coin purse + Talking about fabricÂ
- Types of fabric – woven vs. knitÂ
- Buying new – spotlight vs. specialty shopsÂ
- Threads and needles
- Repurposing old garmentsÂ
WEEK 4 – Making Japanese knot bag + Talking about sewing machinesÂ
- Taking care of your machine – cleaning and oilingÂ
WEEK 5 – Design and make your own personal project
When: Thursdays 21 March to 18 April, 6.30 pm - 8.30 pmÂ
Where:Â West Auckland's RE: MAKER SPACE, 6 Westgate Drive, Massey, Auckland 0614
The ReCreators are on a mission to show the world how to reduce and reuse our natural resources. It's easy, fun, creative, and sustainable. Join us on our journey.Â
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