Sewing for Beginners: Make a Kimono-Style Robe

• Sat 05 Apr
  2 days, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am - 3:00pm At Selwyn College, Auckland. Presenters: Karen Balmer
  

  • $140.00 incl. GST
  Session information

  Sessions

  Session 1

  Sat 05 Apr 10:00 - Sat 05 Apr 15:00

  At Selwyn College, Auckland.

  Session 2

  Sun 06 Apr 10:00 - Sun 06 Apr 15:00

  At Selwyn College, Auckland.
  Register

  Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.

Description

This course is for those new to sewing and will teach fundamental sewing skills. You will leave with your own kimono-style robe.

Expected learning outcomes

• able to thread and use a sewing machine
• able to read pattern instructions
• able to lay out and cut fabric
• able to assemble and sew your garment

What to bring

• 2.40 metres of fabric - natural fibres ony eg wool. cotton, viscose - definitely no stretch fabrics please
• a roll of matching thread
• 1 metal bobbin to fit a Bernina machine (unless you're bringing your own machine to use)
• Sewing kit recommended as follows:
• Pins
• Fabric scissors
• Small scissors or snips
• Tape measure
• Tailor's chalk or fabric marking pen
• Unpicker
• These items are all available in the sewing room and you are welcome to use ours if you prefer
• Bring your lunch. We'll provide tea and coffee
• Your course fee includes a charge for the preparation and supply of the robe pattern which you'll get to keep.