Sewing Lessons
Introducing techniques based, individualised sewing
lessons.
For complete beginners to intermediates who would like to
improve on their current skill set.
I can teach you a range of skills and how they can be
applied in a range of different projects. I can guide you at your pace and
give you a selection of techniques that you can use to achieve the results that
suit you.
Contact me to arrange lessons at a time that suits you and cover skills you would like to learn.
Price and Location
$35 per hour (Recommend at least 2 hours at a time)
$100 for 3 hours
Held at my home studio in Bundall on the Gold Coast.
Contact me via social media or email bycatdesign72@gmail.com to organise a time or ask further questions.
Suggested Lesson Topics
Introduction to sewing and sewing machine basics
Basic tools and notions
Fabric selection and preparation
Getting to know your machine (stitches, feet, attachments)
Understanding commercial patterns
Pattern modification
Working with downloadable pdf patterns
Garment construction basics, collars, cuffs, curved seams,
fastenings, pockets, waistbands, gathering, pleating, facings, hems and more.
Introduction to working with knit fabric (with and without
an overlocker)
Basics of mending and alterations
Do you have a project you are stuck on and need some
assistance to move forward?
Wanting to start a big project but need some help getting
started?
About Me
I started sewing at a very early age and like most country
girls my first teachers were my Mother and Grandmother. I loved clothes but
because we had no close shops I turned to sewing as a way of exploring this
interest. My first formal sewing lessons were in high school but I was more
focused on science and sewing was just a hobby for many years. I continued to
sew for myself and family for quite a number of years but got
frustrated with my stagnating skill set. I decided to do a formal sewing course
to sharpen my skills and learn new techniques.
I completed a certificate II in Garment Construction at The
Academy of Design on the Gold Coast. I have continued to add to my skill set
with online courses and the use of my increasing sewing reference library.
You can see my work on the following platforms
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Cat Design 72
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