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Stretch Sewing

There are currently no openings available for this course.

Introduction:

Learn to sew all the latest fashion garments with stretch fabrics. Using a domestic machine and overlocker you will learn techniques including binding, hemming and elasticising to produce quality garments such as yoga-wear, t-shirts, dancewear and swimwear. Basic sewing skills are necessary.

What to bring

  • Sewing machine
  • Pattern and lycra material
  • Basic sewing materials such as pins, tape measure, tailors chalk and scissors
  • Please bring your own refreshments
  • Call the office on 02 6684 3374 if you want to speak to the tutor about patterns
***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

Feedback from Past Students


"We covered everything I was expecting and much much more." Susy Goldsworthy
 

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.

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We keep our class sizes small so that you get a better experience. Avoid disappointment, 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.