Become friends with your machine and build confidence through experience
To prepare you for the sewing workshops, it's important that you know your way around a sewing machine... so here is the perfect introductory so that we can make sure everyone is at a similar starting point when the other classes begin
This class is designed to be booked in conjunction with one of the other longer workshops offered, to ensure you have an understanding of the machine to be able to start the projects
It's ideal for you to bring along your own machine from home for this class so that we can set you up for success when you go home. If however, you do not have a machine you are able to use one of Ariane's. Please note that there is a limited number of machines and you will need to advise this is the case at the time of booking in case they are already scheduled to be used by other classmates
Key Take away's /Learnings from the class:
Threading the machine, winding bobbins, changing needles and feet
Sewing in straight lines
Sewing around curves and zigzags
Problem-solving when the tensions become wrong
The reason behind the different stitches on the machine
Backstitch and how to finish stitches so they don’t come undone
Seam allowances
Dot tacks and Bar Tacks - how to do them on a domestic machine
What to bring with you:
Ideally: Your sewing machine, machine pedal, feet, at least 2 bobbins, threads and machine specific needles. The aim is to enable you to be able to create at home
If you do not have your own sewing machine - you are welcome to use one of Ariane's - the number of these is limited, so please advise at the time of booking if you will need one so that the class numbers can be arranged correctly - thank you
What would you receive:
Confidence in being able to use a sewing machine
Understanding of different stitches and when you make use of them
Experience sewing straight, curved and zigzag lines
Knowledge of what to do when things go wrong
Class Capacity:
Capped at 6 people
Access to the private 'Sparkle Gang Stitch' Facebook group:
Yes!
You will be added to the special secret Sparkle Gang Stitch Facebook group - a place where Ariane will be sharing tips and tricks for sewing and secret ideas for how to improve your sewing. Class attendees will be encouraged to share pictures of their makes and share knowledge and ideas. Its a community were growing for the Sewing Revolution! This is the place to have access to Ariane's technical knowledge during and after the course.
Who can attend?
The classes are operated in a respectful manner and no preferences will be taken over the gender of attendees - everyone is encouraged to take part!
Anyone over the age of 18 due to the use of sewing machines
Class Length:
2 hours
Dates and Times of Classes:
Thursday 2nd May - 10.30am to 12.30pm
Thursday 2nd May - 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Saturday 11th May - 9am - 11am
Monday 13th May - 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Saturday 1st June - 9am - 11am
Tuesday 4th June - 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Location:
Classes will be held at Ariane's studio - 18 Dawson Street, Brunswick.
Refund and Cancellation Policy:
No Refund applicable, if the class is run again you will be welcome to attend so long as you gave over 48 hours cancellation notice. Not transferable to another person. To run, this class needs a minimum of 3 attendees booked in, if this is not the case 48 hours before the class begins Ariane may be in touch to re-schedule to another date
