Tuesday sewing club

Tuesday sewing club

Learn to sew, connect with others and create something amazing! Join our adult sewing group every Tuesday. All skill levels welcome!

By Willoughby City Library

Select date and time

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM AEDT

Location

Chatswood Library

409 Victoria Avenue Chatswood, NSW 2067 Australia

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours


Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this group is the perfect opportunity to sharpen your sewing skills and meet other sewing enthusiasts in the community.

Our knowledgeable and friendly sewists will be on hand to offer guidance, answer questions, and share tips and tricks. Whether you're interested in making clothing, home decor, or accessories, our sewing group is the perfect place to get started.

For most sessions, you will be required to bring your own fabric. Make sure to read the requirements and fabric suggestions provided below each session.


October 22nd-November 12th: Embellishment Techniques to Make Placemats

  • October 22nd: Basic operation of a sewing machine and making ruffles.
  • October 29th: Topstitching techniques.
  • November 4th: Patchwork methods.
  • November 11th: Appliqué techniques.

Booking Information: You need to book for each of the four sessions individually.

Materials Required:

  • Two separate 2m lengths of smooth cotton fabric (e.g., homespun, poplin, or drill), each in a different contrasting colour (e.g., blue and white). Both fabrics should be at least 110cm wide.
  • 1-1.5m of a cotton print fabric (patchwork fabrics work well) that coordinates with the chosen colours.
  • All fabrics must be prewashed and ironed smooth.
  • Sewing thread to match one of the colours.

Please note:

  • This event is for adults only
  • Booking essential. Bookings open two weeks ahead


Visitor Information

We follow NSW Health guidelines for the health and safety of our community and staff. Please read our Conditions of Entry before your visit.

This event may be filmed or photographed. Images may be used on Council websites, publications, social media channels and circulated to the press and other media organisations for publication, transmission or broadcast. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify staff before the event.

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