Cost: $40.00
Pattern, fabric & bag requirements extra. Monica can supply the hardware & interfacing kit on the day, cost to come.
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Sewing
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Monica Poole is well known for her beautiful Handbag designs. Purchase Monica’s new Sydney Satchel bag pattern and she’ll help you sew it up with expert guidance. Get lots of great tips and advice along the way whilst you sew up a bag that you’ll be proud to say “I made i... [ more ]
Thursday August 31
9.30am - 3.00pm
Special Notes:
Book early to hold a place in this class as Monica's bag workshops always fill quickly.
Purchase Monica’s Sydney Satchel bag pattern, cut it out and bring it along to class ready to sew.
Come and join this friendly group and complete an unfinished quilting project, or if you have seen a quilt you would like to make but don't know where to start ...bring it along to this class and let Michele guide you. [ more ]
Fridays Fortnightly 1pm - 4pm
April 28
May 12 & 26
June 9 & 23
July 14 & 28
August 11
September 22
Special Notes:
Please bring your Sewing machine in good working order and all sewing/patchwork equipment.
The best way to learn patchwork is to make a sampler quilt! This is a fun way to learn how to make different types of blocks. Michele will teach you basic skills in cutting & machine piecing. You will achieve a 6 block lap quilt top in 6 classes or you can keep going to make a ... [ more ]
Mondays Fortnightly 1.00pm - 4.00pm
April 24
May 8 & 22
June 5 & 19
July 3, 17 & 31
August 14
September 11 & 25
Special Notes:
Please bring your Sewing Machine in good working order, Foot control, Instruction Manual as well as all sewing & patchwork equipment, pick up a requirements list in store.
The best way to learn patchwork is to make a sampler quilt! This is a fun way to learn how to make different types of blocks. Michele will teach you basic skills in cutting & machine piecing. You will achieve a 6 block lap quilt top in 6 classes or you can keep going to make a ... [ more ]
Mondays Fortnightly 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
April 24
May 8 & 22
June 5 & 19
July 3, 17 & 31
August 14
September 11 & 25
Special Notes:
Please bring your Sewing Machine in good working order, Foot control, Instruction Manual as well as all sewing & patchwork equipment, pick up a requirements list in store.
Cost: $60 (includes kit if doing Binding Class)
$50 if doing UFO's
Category:
Patchwork/Quilting
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In this class we will be binding small samples to learn different methods you can use to bind your quilts. You may only currently use one method so this is an opportunity to learn some new methods. You will learn the following -
French Mitre, Curves, Odd Angles, 2 sided binding... [ more ]
Friday July 28
9.30 - 4.00pm
Special Notes:
Please pick up a requirements sheet when booking into the Binding class as there is some preparation required before this class.
There will be a choice of quilts for this monthly class - Blue Horizons, Flowers in the Wind or Whimsical Wildflowers (Melba). These quilts will be up in the store soon. [ more ]
Fridays monthly 9.30am - 1.30pm
July 14
August 11
Special Notes:
Be sure to pick up a requirements list for this class. See Michele before class.
These quilts will be up in the store soon.
Join this fun and friendly group. Each class we will be making a Quilt Block and learning new techniques...you can use your blocks for anything you wish eg table runner, cushions or join your blocks together to make a sampler quilt. Alternatively, bring in a project of your choi... [ more ]
Mondays Fortnightly 1.00pm - 4.00pm
May 1, 15 & 29
June 26
July 10 & 24
August 7
September 18
Special Notes:
Please bring your sewing machine and all sewing/patchwork equipment.
Join this fun and friendly group Each class we will be making a Quilt Block and learning new techniques...you can use your blocks for anything you wish eg table runner, cushions or join your blocks together to make a sampler quilt. Alternatively, bring in a project of your choi... [ more ]
Mondays fortnightly 9.30am - 12.30pm
May 1, 15 & 29
June 26
July 10 & 24
August 7
September 18
Special Notes:
Please bring your sewing machine and all sewing equipment.
Come and learn the techniques for candlewicking. This is a hand sewing class where you will learn to master colonial knots, outline stitch and satin stitch, which are the basics stitches used in candlewicking. [ more ]
Monday August 21
9.30am - 1.30pm
Special Notes:
Pick up a requirements list when you book into this class.
This is a FREE training day. Learn how to make reusable feminine hygiene kits for the Days for Girls program. Students will be provided with a DFG training kit consisting of a shield and pocket pattern template, sufficient pre-cut and washed fabric shields ready for assembly (2)... [ more ]
Last Wednesday of the month 9.30am - 12.30pm
April 26
May 31
June 28
July 26
August 30
September 27
Special Notes:
We need you to register for this training day as we can only train 6 people at a time.
This class is designed to teach you all about your feet, some of which may come with your machine already. We will concentrate on 1 particular foot each month. This will be a fun class where we will explore the possibilities of your machine as well as your feet. You will be creat... [ more ]
1st Tuesday of the month (except May & June)
9.30am - 12.30pm
July 4
August 1
September 5
Special Notes:
Book in early as there are limited places in this class. Be sure to check what you need to bring to each class.
This group is for those that enjoy the peaceful satisfaction of hand-sewing. Deb is our expert hand sewing tutor and can teach sashiko, candlewicking, needle turn applique, English paper piecing and hand quilting. We are also pleased to offer The "Dear Jane" quilt in this class. ... [ more ]
Mondays Fortnightly 1.00pm - 4.00pm (except April)
May 8 & 22
June 5 & 19
July 3 & 17
August 14 & 28
September 11 & 25
Special Notes:
To make the Dear Jane Quilt, it is a requirement that you purchase the Dear Jane book.
Make an Heirloom cushion using some of the stitches on your computer machine. Have some fun experimenting with a wing needle, a pintuck foot & a twin needle for some interesting finishes. If you have never used wing or twin needles before you will be very surprised how different ... [ more ]
Tuesday Aug 15 & Sept 19
9.30am - 1.30pm
Special Notes:
Please bring your sewing machine in good working order plus all your normal sewing requirements. You will also require a single wing needle, universal twin needle size 80 2-3mm
This is a fantastic class for children aged 8 - 10yrs to learn basic sewing skills. In this class they will make an apron.
If they don't have a machine we can help you choose one to purchase that will be suitable. [ more ]
Thursday 6 July
9.30am - 11.30am
Special Notes:
For 8 - 10 years.
Bookings are essential as there are limited places in this class. Be sure to pick up a requirements list when booking into this class. They do need to bring a sewing machine.
In this class you will learn all the basics plus tips and tricks of your overlocker. We will cover maintenance, threading, tension, understanding your balanced stitch as well as differential feed.
We will also cover overlocking techniques for starting and finishing garments, ins... [ more ]
9.30am - 12.30pm
Thurs June 1
Sat June 17
Thurs July 27
Thurs Sept 23
Special Notes:
Please bring your overlocker in good working order plus your instruction manual & all accessories.
After completing stage 1 you are now ready to tackle some creative tasks like narrow hem, rolled hem, pintuck, picot hem, flat lock hemming, flat joining, patchwork using decorative threads as well as elastic application. You should be able to complete most tasks with your 4 thre... [ more ]
9.30am - 12.30pm
Thurs June 29
Thurs Aug 17
Special Notes:
Bring your overlocker in excellent working order as well as your instruction manual & all accessories.
In this class you will learn general maintenance, features and functions of your sewing machine. You will also learn the correct use of feet and accessories that come with your machine. We will go through different techniques of your utility stitches, using straight stitch, zig z... [ more ]
9.30am - 12.30pm
Sat June 3
Thurs June 15
Sat July 1
Thurs July 20
Wed August 16
Sat Sept 9
Thurs Sept 21
Special Notes:
Please bring your sewing machine in excellent working order, your instruction manual and ALL accessories.
After you have completed Stage 1, you will be ready to learn how easy it is to sew neat zippers, including dress and invisible zips. You will also learn different twin needle applications, applique techniques, easy strip quilting techniques and using some more of your decorative ... [ more ]
9.30am -12.30pm
Thurs May 4
Sat May 6
Thurs June 22
Thurs August 3
Wed Sept 13
Special Notes:
Please bring your sewing machine in good working order, instruction manual and all accessories.
An exciting NEW Christmas Table Runner. Get something new ready for Christmas in July or nice & early for December. It will be a mystery until the day of the workshop. A wonderful surprise awaits!
Morning tea included. [ more ]
Friday 9.30am - 1.30pm
June 30
Special Notes:
Please bring your sewing machine in good working order and all your sewing/patchwork equipment.
There will be a kit to purchase on the day.
Michele is our expert patchwork and quilting tutor and is happy to help you along the way with lots of guidance and an abundance of inspiration. [ more ]
Fridays Fortnightly 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
April 21 & 28
May 12 & 26
June 9 & 23
July 7 & 21
August 4 & 18
September 15 & 29
Special Notes:
Please bring your sewing machine in good working order and general sewing supplies. This class is currently full, we are unfortunately unable to take any new bookings for this class. There are vacancies available in All things Quilting Friday afternoon 1-4pm
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This class is a great way to learn more about your sewing machine, whilst making a fun cushion with Carmel. You'll learn the basics of machine appliqué from the correct needles to tension, stabiliser and stitch selection. [ more ]
Saturday 9.30am - 1.30pm
July 29
Special Notes:
Please bring your sewing machine in good working order as well as all accessories, feet & instruction manual.
Drop into the shop to pick up a requirements list and your fabric.
Enjoy a fun and social day sewing in a light and bright friendly atmosphere. Monica has over 90 sewing patterns ranging from quilt-as-you-go quilts, handbags and simple clothing patterns for women and children, just choose one and she’ll help you make it or complete a project t... [ more ]
Tuesdays Monthly 9.30am – 3.00pm
May 16
June 27
July 25
August 29
September 26
Special Notes:
Hobbysew stock a large range of Monica Poole sewing patterns. Drop into the shop to choose your pattern and fabric. Perhaps get cut out and ready to sew. You can see all of her designs at: www.moonshinebymonicapoole.typepad.com
Sashiko is a Japanese word for "little stabs" or running stitch. This form of embroidery can be achieved by beginners as Sashiko entails simple stitches to quilt several layers of loosely woven fabric for strength and warmth. [ more ]
A fun class for 10 - 12 yrs. They will be making a cute butterfly cushion so will learn a little bit of applique as well as some basic sewing skills.
Bring along a sewing machine and all normal sewing equipment. This class is open to children 10 years and older.
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Wednesday 12 July
9.30am - 12.30pm
Special Notes:
Bring along a sewing machine in good working order and sewing equipment. You must book into this class as there are very limited places. Pick up a requirements list when booking in.
For all you ladies that are busy during the week we have “Social Quilting” with Michele fortnightly on a Saturday morning. Want to learn quilting but not sure where to start or need help finishing a project or perhaps you're just looking for a friendly quilting group and woul... [ more ]
Saturdays Fortnightly 9.30am - 12.30pm
April 29
May 13 & 27
June 10 & 24
July 8 & 22
August 5 & 19
September 16 & 30
Special Notes:
Please bring your sewing machine in good working order and general sewing supplies. Keep up to date, LIKE our page: www.facebook.com/ErinaHobbysew
Come along for a day of social sewing & bring whatever you are currently working on. This fun class runs once a month on the 2nd Thursday of the month. [ more ]
9.30am - 3.00pm
May 11
June 8
July 13
August 10
September 14
Special Notes:
Please ring & book in as we do need to know numbers.
