Sewing for Beginners

Name: Sewing for Beginners
Start: 2025-08-19T19:30:00+10:30
End: 2025-08-19T22:00:00+10:30
Location: WEA adult learning

Schedule

Tue Aug 19 2025 at 07:30 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC+10:30

Location

WEA adult learning | Adelaide, SA

This is an ideal course for those ready to take the next step in learning how to sew garments using a domestic sewing machine.
Designed for individuals who already know how to thread their machine and bobbin (or who have completed the Get to Know Your Sewing Machine course), this class focuses on developing the essential skills needed for basic dressmaking.
This practical course will guide you through laying out fabric, transferring markings, and constructing a simple garment.
From understanding how fabric behaves to mastering basic stitching, seam finishes, and zips, you’ll build your knowledge step by step.
You’ll learn how to take accurate body measurements, read and select commercial patterns, and understand common sewing terms and construction techniques.
Whether you're sewing for fun, fashion, or function, you'll leave the course with the confidence and skills to continue sewing independently.
The estimated cost of materials is $40.
BYO sewing machine with foot control and power cord to all classes.
NOTE: You must know how to thread machine and bobbin or have done the Get to Know Your Sewing Machine Course.
This course runs for 6 weeks x 2.5 hours.