Sewing For Beginners
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| 6 x Tue, 4 March - 8 April | 06:00 pm - 08:30 pm | Byron Community College - NEW Byron Campus | 7 | $295.00 |
Introduction:
For the complete beginner to gain confidence and learn all the sewing basics e.g. patterns, cutting, machines and overlockers. Make a simple garment in a fun, stimulating and creative environment. You will need to phone the tutor on enrolment to discuss pattern and material choice.
***IMPORTANT - NEW BYRON CAMPUS LOCATION***
This class will run from our NEW Byron Campus located at - Byron CoLab (old Hospital site) 10 Shirley Street, Byron Bay, NSW
STUDENTS: IMPORTANT to phone tutor Annie on 6685 8313 or 0402 001 303 to discuss pattern and material before purchasing.
"Lovely way to spend a Tuesday evening, learning a new life skill and making some lovely new friends." Alisha Williams
"Loved making my dress - Annie is excellent." Leyla Leven
Please make sure that you give us a valid email address and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via sms or email.
Students are required to be 15 years old and above at the time of enrolment.
Click here to read our Refund Policy
With small class sizes for a better learning experience, our courses can fill up fast, but they also need a minimum number of enrolments to run, so avoid disappointment and enrol early!
What to bring
- Sewing machine
- Pens, pencils
- A 4 display folder(20 page)
- Fabric scissors and paper scissors
- Dressmakers pins
- Tailors chalk
- Tape measure
- Thread snips
- Simple/easy pattern(e.g., A line skirt, dress, pants NB NOT jeans)
- Cotton fabric. NO shiny or stretch fabrics
- Thread - cotton, a colour that goes with what your sewing eg Guterman or Birch cotton
- Please bring own refreshments
***IMPORTANT - NEW BYRON CAMPUS LOCATION***
This class will run from our NEW Byron Campus located at - Byron CoLab (old Hospital site) 10 Shirley Street, Byron Bay, NSW
STUDENTS: IMPORTANT to phone tutor Annie on 6685 8313 or 0402 001 303 to discuss pattern and material before purchasing.
Feedback from past Students
"Annie is amazing! We loved her teaching - she's so talented so it was excellent to learn from her." Elise Ramsay"Lovely way to spend a Tuesday evening, learning a new life skill and making some lovely new friends." Alisha Williams
"Loved making my dress - Annie is excellent." Leyla Leven
Important information
Once your enrolment is completed you will receive a confirmation email. This email will include your receipt and inform you of the dates, times and venue for your course. It will also let you know of anything you need to take to class with you.Please make sure that you give us a valid email address and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via sms or email.
Students are required to be 15 years old and above at the time of enrolment.
Click here to read our Refund Policy
With small class sizes for a better learning experience, our courses can fill up fast, but they also need a minimum number of enrolments to run, so avoid disappointment and enrol early!
Tutor Profile:
Annie Martin
Annie Martin has taught Sewing through the College for over 25 years. She has a Diploma of Education, runs a small business in Byron Bay and is very passionate about teaching her art.
In her 40 plus years of living in Byron Bay she began a business manufacturing Children’s fashion and owned a factory for 15 years. Today, she is a costume manufacturer/designer for the dance/performing arts industry. On the side, she also mentors students that want to start their own fashion label. Annie offers a range of courses associated with learning sewing skills such as Sewing for Beginners, Stretch sewing, Pattern making, How to make swimwear as well as how to start a home based sewing business.
With over 40 years’ experience in the textile industry Annie possesses an enormous amount of knowledge that she loves to share with her students. The courses are very structured, offering techniques and skills that are demonstrated and explained in full. The classes are relaxed and fun and provide great opportunities to make new acquaintances as well as learning skills that you can develop with further courses.
Annie is very motivational and creative and loves to get her students inspired, many of whom go on to pursue a career in the textile industry. She is always available to discuss questions and ideas, and is always happy to help.
Annie Martin has taught Sewing through the College for over 25 years. She has a Diploma of Education, runs a small business in Byron Bay and is very passionate about teaching her art.
In her 40 plus years of living in Byron Bay she began a business manufacturing Children’s fashion and owned a factory for 15 years. Today, she is a costume manufacturer/designer for the dance/performing arts industry. On the side, she also mentors students that want to start their own fashion label. Annie offers a range of courses associated with learning sewing skills such as Sewing for Beginners, Stretch sewing, Pattern making, How to make swimwear as well as how to start a home based sewing business.
With over 40 years’ experience in the textile industry Annie possesses an enormous amount of knowledge that she loves to share with her students. The courses are very structured, offering techniques and skills that are demonstrated and explained in full. The classes are relaxed and fun and provide great opportunities to make new acquaintances as well as learning skills that you can develop with further courses.
Annie is very motivational and creative and loves to get her students inspired, many of whom go on to pursue a career in the textile industry. She is always available to discuss questions and ideas, and is always happy to help.
