Hosted at Honey Bones Gallery in Brunswick, Back to Basics is a hands-on introduction to sewing. Perfect for complete beginners or anyone who wants a solid refresher. You'll leave feeling confident behind a machine and ready to tackle your own repairs and makes.

What you'll learn

In this 2-hour session you'll cover:

Setting up and operating a sewing machine
Troubleshooting common machine issues
Essential stitch types and when to use them
Basic seams and how to sew them
Simple repair and patching techniques
Design and sew your own keychain to take home

The keychain project is a fun, hands-on introduction to basic repair and patching — a taste of what's possible when you've got the fundamentals down. All materials and sewing machines are provided.

Hey.Raco workshops are a space to slow down, experiment, and reconnect with your creativity through sewing, upcycling, and repair. With Little Homey Café next door to fuel the process, Back to Basics is the perfect place to dive in, get creative, and make something uniquely yours.

Where this takes you

Back to Basics sets you up for our other workshops and sessions: Open Sewing Session, Raise the Hem, and the Remake Studio: Design & Upcycling Course.

We believe the most sustainable garment is the one you already own — and that everyone deserves the skills and confidence to repair, remake, and extend the life of their clothes.

Your facilitators

These classes are run by Isabella Raco (@hey.raco), Oscar (@firstdraftmelbourne), and Paulina (@zamstudio).

Contact the host of Back to Basics