Sewing Classes 2014 The Sewing School What to bring Dear Your first sewing lesson starts .......................................... time...................... followed by ............................................................................................. Cost ..........................................Teacher ................................................. What you need to bring for your first lesson: A Commercial Paper Pattern - eg: Vogue, McCalls, Butterick, Simplicity, Burda, Kwik Sew, New Look (these can be purchased from a fabric shop) BEGINNERS: Please choose a pattern with an easy or very easy rating. Avoid Vogue Designer and Burda patterns. A skirt is recommended to start with. Suitable Fabrics - Please ask the shop assistant for advice or refer to the back of the pattern. (BEGINNERS: Avoid slippery polyesters, velvet and large checks) Most fabrics should be washed prior to coming to class to minimise the risk of shrinkage. If the completed garment is only to be dry-cleaned, then do not wash the fabric (EG: silk, Velvet, Pure Wool etc) Lining (if necessary) Matching Sewing Thread - Recommended brands are Gütermann (can be purchased at class), Mettler or Rasant. A basic sewing kit of: Pins Unpicker Tape measure (cm and inches) Fabric Texta or Dressmaker’s pencils Scissors - paper AND fabric Pencil or biro These four items are available for purchase at The Sewing School Zip, Interfacing, Trims and buttons Please do not purchase these before the first class, as we will discuss them in the first class. P.T.O. 1 Boskenna Ave, Norwood SA 5067 . Phone: 08 8362 5050 . Email: [email protected] . www.thesewingschool.net General Designing Classes . Sewing all types of garments If you are bringing your sewing machine to class Remember to bring: • bobbin and bobbin case • the foot pedal • instruction book • accessories box with feet attachments including zipper foot If your sewing machine has not been serviced in the last 18 months, we recommend you take it to your local sewing machine dealer for a service. Sewing School sewing machines and overlockers are available for use by students. There is a charge of $2 for a bobbin and machine needle which becomes your property Please name all of you sewing equipment Location and parking IELD KEF E WA LIT TL STREE T FULLARTON ROAD North THE PARADE MONTROSE AVENUE BOSKENNA AVENUE IELD F WAKE STREE T • We offer sewing lessons for all abilities • From the beginner to the accomplished sewer • Learn to make garments of your choice • Learn to fit to your personal measurements • Learn techniques to achieve the professional look • Make unique, stylish and beautiful garments The Sewing School 1 Boskenna Ave, Norwood SA 5067 . Phone: 08 8362 5050 . Email: [email protected] . www.thesewingschool.net General Designing Classes . Sewing all types of garments