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
August 4 & 18
September 25 & 29
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
There will be a choice of small projects to choose from, so call into the store to make your choice & purchase your supplies ready for class. [ more ]
Friday September 22
9.30am - 4.00pm
Special Notes:
Book early for this class as it is always a very popular one. Limited places available. Call into the store to choose your project & pickup a requirements list
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
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 will be a fun class where we will explore the possibilities of your machine as well as your feet. We will concentrate on one particular foot or technique each month. Most machines are capable of a lot more than you think! You will create a reference book with these samples &... [ more ]
1st Tuesday of the month
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
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.
Cost: $70 + Kit ($17 includes fabric, lace, ribbon & zip)
This covers the 2 days for this course.
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Sewing, Stitching
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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
In this class you will learn all the basics plus tips and tricks foryour overlocker. We will cover maintenance, threading, tensions, as well as differential feed. We will also cover 4 thread, 3 thread, narrow hem & rolled hem plus more. [ more ]
9.30am - 1.30pm
Sat Aug 26
Wed Sept 13
Special Notes:
Please bring your overlocker in good working order plus your instruction manual & all accessories. Book early for this class as numbers are limited
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 utility stitches, using straight stitch, zig zag, seam and overcast (overlo... [ more ]
9.30am - 1.30pm
Wed August 9
Sat Sept 9
Special Notes:
Please bring your sewing machine in excellent working order, your instruction manual and ALL accessories.
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
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 1pm - 4pm
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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
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 ]
Monday 4 September
9.30am - 12.30pm
Special Notes:
Please book early for this class, it will be popular as it is a one-off class.
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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Thursday October 5
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.
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 28 Sept
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.
Everyone is welcome to join this fun morning. It is a fun, social sewing morning so you can bring along whatever you are working on. Whether it is machine sewing, hand sewing or just mending it doesn't matter. You might be new to the area & just want to join a social group to mee... [ more ]
The 3rd Wednesday of the month
9.30am - 12.30pm
Special Notes:
You will need to book into this class as we do need to know numbers. You will also need to bring your own machine & all your sewing requirements. There is no teacher for this morning.
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
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
FREE - Take time out and enjoy a fun morning tea with us and like-minded creative people. This is where you can be a part of our Show-and-Tell and show off what you’ve made in our classes. We are also looking for some ideas of what you would like to learn next year.
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Fri 8th September
10am - 12pm
Special Notes:
Places are limited, so don’t delay in making your booking!
Morning tea will be provided.
Please call the store on 4365 1127 to book in.
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 along for a day of social sewing & bring whatever you are currently working on. This fun class runs once a month. It is a fun class where you will meet like minded people [ more ]
The second Thursday of each month
9.30am - 3.00pm
July 13
August 10
September 14
Special Notes:
Please ring & book in as we do need to know numbers.
