Sewing Skills for Beginners

Never used a sewing machine? Need a refresher?

This course is for the beginner or perhaps you have not sewn for some time and need a refresh. We use domestic sewing machines and work with woven fabric. The course starts with the basics of getting to know the machine, threading the machine, achieving the correct stitch tension. Practicing types of seams and sewing techniques. In the last four sessions we work on an individual sewing project, learning how to follow written pattern instructions, cut out fabric and complete a project. Other information includes, taking measurements, knowing the correct size pattern to select and understanding the importance of grainlines.

To help keep the cost of this course down we receive Government Funding and they require proof of residency/citizenship status. When you enrol you may be asked to provide a CERTIFIED copy of your Identity Documentation – click here for a full list of accepted IDocs.

Key details

Level Beginner
Length 8 weeks/16 hours
Fees $118

Tutor

Course availability

Term Date Location Time Tutor Availability Price
Term 1 Tuesday 11 February 2025 Risingholme 7.30 - 9.30 pm Donna Mahuta 8 spaces left $118.00 Enrol in course
Term 1 Wednesday 12 February 2025 Hornby High School 7.00 - 9.00 pm Donna Mahuta 12 spaces left $118.00 Enrol in course
Term 2 Tuesday 29 April 2025 Risingholme 7.30 - 9.30 pm Donna Mahuta 11 spaces left $118.00 Enrol in course
Term 2 Wednesday 30 April 2025 Hornby High School 7.00 - 9.00 pm Donna Mahuta 11 spaces left $118.00 Enrol in course
Term 3 Tuesday 22 July 2025 Risingholme 7.30 - 9.30 pm Donna Mahuta 12 spaces left $118.00 Enrol in course
Term 3 Wednesday 23 July 2025 Hornby High School 7.00 - 9.00 pm Donna Mahuta 12 spaces left $118.00 Enrol in course
Term 4 Tuesday 14 October 2025 Risingholme 7.30 - 9.30 pm Donna Mahuta 12 spaces left $118.00 Enrol in course
Term 4 Wednesday 15 October 2025 Hornby High School 7.00 - 9.00 pm Donna Mahuta 12 spaces left $118.00 Enrol in course

Enrolment into a course is based on first come, first served. Please ensure you are familiar with our terms and conditions including our refund policy. Our courses page contains a summary of all courses we are currently offering. No classes on public holidays.

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