Teens School Holiday Sewing Course
15 hours | Up to 9 participants
$600
Three Creative Days of Sewing & Crafting
Over three full days (9:30am–3:30pm each day), the teens will learn machine sewing fundamentals under the guidance of our friendly and skilled instructors in a warm and supportive environment. By the end of the program, your teen will take home several projects and a newfound sense of accomplishment in their sewing abilities.
Throughout the course, students get plenty of hands-on practice with different sewing techniques (straight stitching, backstitch, hemming, finishing raw edges, sewing curves, inserting elastic and zippers). By completing multiple projects, they progressively build skills while keeping things fresh and exciting each day. Absolutely everyone leaves with handmade items they’re proud of – and the knowledge to continue sewing beyond the class.
We end the third session with a light, non-sewing creative activity so the group can unwind, celebrate their achievements, and have fun together.
What you'll learn
Day 1 – Tote Bag & Cushion
- Learn how to set up and thread a sewing machine
- Learn how to sew straight lines
- Design fabric using fabric dye pens
- Following a pattern to make a tote bag
- Learn how to make bag straps from scratch
- Learn how to hem
- Follow a pattern to create a simple cushion cover
Day 2 – Elastic Waist Shorts or Pants (with pockets)
- Reading and cutting a commercial sewing pattern
- Learn how to find their hip measurement
- How to cut the fabric from the pattern
- Gain experience in sewing curved seams, hemming, and sewing pockets
Day 3 – Zippered Pencil Case
- Learn how to interface with fusible fleece
- Install a zipper
- Topstitching
- Sew boxed corners
- Line the pencil case
- Everything is included.
- Sewing machines, threads, and tools provided.
- A quick reference card to keep by your machine at home.
- Printed sewing patterns for each project to take home.
- Expert guidance from our experienced instructors.
- Complimentary water, tea and coffee.
- This class is open to everyone aged 13+, and you don’t need any prior sewing experience.
- Your booking will be for 3 consecutive days
- You’re welcome to drop your teen off from 9:15am
- Closed-toe shoes are recommended for safety.
- Our shop is on a busy road, there’s street parking outside for 1 hour for drop-offs and pick-ups.
- Parent/guardian need to bring their teens inside, and inform the instructor if someone different will be picking them up.
- Parent/guardian need to come inside for pickup, we will not allow the teens to leave our studio alone.
- Our studio unfortunately isn’t wheelchair accessible. We’re sorry for the inconvenience
Due to high demand and limited class sizes, all bookings are final and non-refundable. We’re happy to reschedule your booking as long as it meets the conditions below:
- Rescheduling with more than 7 days’ notice: free of charge
- Rescheduling with less than 7 days’ notice: $75 per person rescheduling fee
- Rescheduling with less than 24 hours’ notice: no reschedule or refund available
Click here to read our full cancellation & rescheduling policy.
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Sydney's Creatives
Had a great time in class today! Everything was easy to understand, and the tutor was fantastic. Already looking ahead to the next one!
Tamati Cribb
Absolutely enjoyed the Sewing for Beginners class! Coming into the class, I was nervous at first, but Sophie made it so easy. I appreciate her detailed explanations of the machine and pointers, and her advice on buying a machine was super helpful. Highly recommend for anyone starting their sewing journey!
Brenda W
I cannot recommend Sydney Creative highly enough. I had the most incredible sewing class today. Sophie was so encouraging, and gave excellent and clear guidance. She gave me just what I needed and let me take it the rest of the way. She’s a fabulous teacher and is so passionate about her craft. Also, the space is lovely. I’m already planning my next class. If you’re considering doing a class with Sophie and Sydney Creative, do it, do it, do it!
Rakhi Swales
This was such a wonderful learning experience!!! Sophie was amazing!!!
Mary Musolino
What a great class. Learnt a hell of a lot. The class was fun and easy to follow. I will now get into my sewing at home. Thank you Sophie.
John Baker
I did the beginners sewing class on Saturday and it was great fun, the teacher Danni was really friends and clear with her instructions. If anyone can teach me to sew, they are amazing! I can’t wait to come back and do the earrings and pizza class. Thank you!
Josie Brooks
