Learn every seam, every hem and every finish you’ll ever need and take home an awesome apron you made!
In this 15-hour workshop across consecutive weekends, you will learn how to sew a variety of seams and finishes using domestic sewing machine and
overlocker.This class is suitable for beginners: Ages 16 and up, with no previous sewing experience.
What will you learn
Students will gain an understanding of how to set up and adjust a domestic sewing machine, an introductory to overlockers, increase their confidence and extend their sewing vocabulary.
This course covers:
most seam types such as open, closed, French, curves and flat felled.Sewing techniques: darts, tucks, pleats, pocket placement, top stitching, gathering and curved edges.Hem finishes: rolled, double fold over, overlock with single fold, blind and bias finish
Materials needed
1 m of woven fabric for the apron and 50cm of woven fabric for pockets, poly cotton thread, 2m bias binding of 1.5 - 2.5cm wide, 2m of 2.5cm herringbone cotton tape or similar for straps.
Some materials, such as the herringbone tape and bias binding will be available to purchase on the day.
Optional Materials
Sewing kit if you have one, although you are welcome to use Second Stitch equipment.
Students may also wish to learn on their own machine or use one of the Second Stitch domestic machines
Where to buy materials
There is a limited amount of fabric available for sale on the day, however to personalise your apron it is best to purchase before class.
A few of our favourite stores are listed below
Rathdowne Fabrics -
https://rathdownefabrics.com.au/ Stocks a huge variety of reclaimed fabric in bulk lengths
The Fabric Store -
https://thefabricstoreonline.com/
Drapers -
https://drapersfabrics.com/
Can I bring my own sewing machine or overlocker?
We have enough machines for everyone but if you would like to learn on your own machine you are welcome to bring it
along.
What do I need to bring?
Second Stitch has plenty to share however you are also welcomed to bring your own equipment such as sewing
machine/overlocker, fabric scissors, paper scissors, pins, snips, tape measure, pens, pencils etc.
For weekend classes a 30min lunch break is included. There are plenty of places to purchase lunch, or you’re welcome
to pack a lunch and store in our fridge.
What to wear
Comfortable clothing and shoes. Long hair should be tied up.
About our trainers
Our trainers are industry professionals working within the fashion industry as well as some of Melbourne's best registered training organisations
Location and Parking
Second Stitch is in the heart of Coburg, with plenty of access to local cafes and supermarkets.
Entry during opening hours is via 1/377 Sydney Road or through our rear entry, we are above Vinnies Fruit Shop and
near the corner of Monroe StParking: 3-hour parking in the Woolworths Carpark directly behind us, or all-day parking beneath the Upfield train line, entry via Victoria St.
Getting there
We are on the number 19 tram line, 512 bus via Monroe St, or 513, 527 561, and 903 to Bell
Street.
Directly behind us you’ll find Coburg Station on the Upfield line.
About us
Second Stitch is a NFT founded by VICSEG New Futures in 2017.
As a social enterprise we aim to empower women, from diverse backgrounds, economically and socially through
textiles.
Built on the foundation of supporting women and helping them build connections through our studio, over the last 4
years we have made 20,000+ products, collaborated with industry leaders as well as directly employing our students
for our range of services.
We continue to foster a studio of education, empowerment, and economy. We believe local and sustainably made
productions can create an ecosystem that supports women.
Our Founders
VICSEG New Futures, a not-for-profit organisation offering a range of services for migrants, asylum seeker and
refugee communities in Victoria. We believe diverse cultural perspectives strengthen our community, which is why we
are on a mission to build a more inclusive Australia.
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