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6 to 9 August 2022

The 2022 AUSSEW Convention will be held at the Twin Towns Resort, just a few metres south of the Queensland/NSW border and only 4 km from the Coolangatta airport. 

Four days of sewing, learning, friendship, fun and laughter.   Sew much on offer...

    • 10 fabulous tutors offering a range of workshops and presentations (see schedule below)

    • Enter the Convention Sewing Challenge - Sewing by the Sea 

    • Gala Dinner with fashion parade - a chance to show off your favourite creation.  All parade participants will receive a special gift.  Entry form must be submitted by 30 June 2022.

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW


Click the links in the schedule below for a full description of each workshop and presentation/demonstration.  Prices include workshop kits unless otherwise stated.  In addition to workshop fees, you will need to pay a registration fee for each day you attend the convention.   A 4-day registration fee is available at a discounted price.  

(Registration fee = admin fee, workshop room hire, morning and afternoon tea, lunch)

ASG Members - when booking, make sure you are logged in with your email address to get the member price.

 6 August | Saturday
Purchase 1-day registration

 7 August | Sunday

Purchase 1-day registration

 8 August | Monday
Purchase 1-day registration		 9 August | Tuesday
Purchase 1-day registration
 Classic Shirt - Rita Showell  (3 days) 
 Pattern Alterations - Larraine Jenkins
 Coverstitch | more than a hem - Kate Marra Leather Jacket - Aneka Truman (3 days)
Purchase workshop kit separately		 Participants may opt to make jacket from  fabric

All-in-One Facing - Larraine Jenkins (AM)

 Wrap and Go Coat|Jacket|Top 

Anne Whalley

 Alabama Chanin Stitching - Louise Sparrow  (2 days)
 Tailored Collars - Larraine Jenkins (PM)   

Style Ingredients* - Anne Whalley (AM)

Machine Embroidery* - Jane Grove (AM)

 Overlocking from basics to WOW

Kate Marra

 Wrap Skirt - Kate Marra
Patchwork|Quilting*- Jane Grove (PM)Advanced Bra Making - Linda Jobson (PM) 
 Bodice Fitting & Styling, Connie Crawford  Method - Janet Elmes (2 days) Godet It! Sew a gored skirt with godets -  Cathy Sotiriou (2 days)
 Bra Making - Linda Jobson Modern Heirloom Techniques - Larraine Jenkins (2 days) Decorative Stitched Clutch - Jane Grove

 The Psychology of Fabric & Patterns* - Anne Whalley (evening)

 Gala Dinner & Fashion ParadePurchase 4-day  registration fee

*Presentation / Demonstration

A limited number of Brother Sewing Machines are available for hire.  Purchase a ticket for each day you require a machine (full day hire only)

 Machine hire - Saturday  Machine hire - Sunday Machine hire - Monday Machine hire - Tuesday

Cancellation Policy


CONVENTION 2022

  • 4-DAY REGISTRATION

    • 6 Aug 2022
    • 9 Aug 2022
    • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
    • 79
    Register

    Purchase this ticket if you are attending all 4 days of the convention.

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  • 1-DAY REGISTRATION - Saturday

    • 6 Aug 2022
    • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
    • 91
    Register

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  • SEWING MACHINE HIRE - Saturday

    • 6 Aug 2022
    • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
    • 11
    Register


    Innov-is A80 sewing machine

    Product brochure

    Full day hire only

    Some workshops require special machine feet.  Please check the requirements list of your chosen workshops before booking machine hire.  You will be asked to indicate which special feet are required.


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  • BRA MAKING

    • 6 Aug 2022
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
    • 3
    Register

    FORMAT - Hands-on

    TUTOR - Linda Jobson (read about tutor)  linda@lindaslingerie.com.au

    SKILL LEVEL - advanced level of sewing skills required (i.e. sew a sleeve in, insert a zipper, waistband, collar, etc.)  Knowledge of sewing stretch fabrics not essential but would be helpful

    WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION - Participants will learn how to measure themselves to determine the correct size.  They will then trace their pattern pieces and learn about pattern placement before cutting out all components to sew their bra.  During the construction process they will learn the different methods of attaching elastic and hardware.  If time permits, fine-tuning of fitting will be included.

    This class will cater for sizes up to E cup but not larger.

    KIT CONTENTS (to be ordered from tutor):

    • pattern
    • all fabric, lace, powernet, etc required to make a bra
    • elastics
    • rings and slides
    • underwire casing
    • underwires
    • hook and eyes
    • decorative bow
    The cost of the kit is NOT included in the price of this workshop.  Participants will need to contact the tutor to determine the correct size kit to purchase.  Prices range from $35 to $50, plus $20 for the pattern.  Please note the tutor may suggest purchasing 2 kits.

    STUDENT SUPPLY LIST:

    • stretch needles for sewing machine
    • large and small scissors
    • seam ripper
    • tape measure
    • pins 
    • thread to match kit fabric
    • note pad and pen

    SEWING MACHINE REQUIRED

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  • COVERSTITCH | SEW MUCH MORE THAN A HEM

    • 6 Aug 2022
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
    • 3
    Register

    FORMAT - Hands-on

    TUTOR - Kate Marra (read about tutor)  sewintooverlocking@gmail.com

    SKILL LEVEL - all levels welcome

    WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION - This class is designed to give you a better understanding of your coverstitch machine or the coverstitch function of your combination machine.  A workbook will cover the basics such as:

    • finishing in the round
    • reverse coverstitch
    • differential feed
    • decorative coverstitch
    • chain stitch

    The last section of the class will be 'focus on you'.  Use the time to have your questions answered.  Bring the problems you have encountered and we will work on getting better results.  This is also an opportunity to work with accessories such as binders, folders, etc.  Or use this time to work on those techniques learned and explore fabric making to produce a scarf/piece of fabric using up pieces of your stash of light-weight fabrics plus lots and lots of thread.

    KIT CONTENTS (provided by tutor):

    • workbook
    • fabric for all samples
    • use of decorative threads

    STUDENT SUPPLY LIST:

    • your own coverstitch (or combination) machine - in good working order
    • foot control, power lead, accessories (i.e. screw drivers, tweezers, etc.)
    • spare needles suitable for your machine
    • all extra accessory feet and attachments.  If wanting to explore knit binders, please bring the fabric types you want to work with.
    • instruction manual for machine
    • 4 spools good quality thread for workbook samples (recommend Maxilock or Rasant)
    • any fabrics you find difficult to work with on a coverstitch machine
    • scissors
    • pen

    If wanting to learn fabric making (see picture below):

    • 1 piece of printed or plain chiffon 40 cm wide x 140/150 cm long
    • 1 spool of variegated thread (Maxilock Swirls works well
    • 3 spools polyester threads (can be different colours that coordinate with your fabric

    Other play items:

    • Aqua web (warm water wash-away stabiliser)
    • printed and plain light-weight fabric pieces such as chiffon or organza

    COVERSTITCH or OVERLOCK/COVERSTITCH MACHINE REQUIRED

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  • HINTS & TIPS - ALL-IN-ONE FACING

    • 6 Aug 2022
    • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
    • 6
    Register

    FORMAT - Hands-on

    TUTOR - Larraine Jenkins (read about tutor)  larrainej@ozemail.com.au

    SKILL LEVEL - all levels welcome

    WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION - In this class you will learn how to sew and perfect an all-in-one facing for necklines and armholes.  The technique used DOES NOT require leaving side seams open, nor is it the 'burrito method'.  Furthermore, no hand sewing is required.  You will end up with a professionally faced armhole/neckline.  Patternmaking tips will be given on how to create the facing.

    KIT CONTENTS (provided by tutor):

    • All fabric pieces pre-cut and stabilised for both bodice and facing
    • Notes

    STUDENT SUPPLY LIST:

    • White/neutral sewing thread
    • Dressmaking scissors
    • Pins
    • Tape measure
    • Topstitching/edging foot (with a guide along the centre of the foot)

    SEWING MACHINE REQUIRED


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  • CLASSIC SHIRT

    • 6 Aug 2022
    • 9:00 AM
    • 8 Aug 2022
    • 5:00 PM
    • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
    • 5
    Register

    FORMAT - Hands-on

    TUTOR - Rita Showell (read about tutor)  fabricfair@bigpond.com

    SKILL LEVEL - confident beginner and beyond

    WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION - This workshop is stacked full of techniques.

    • perfecting the fit
    • correct application of interfacing
    • perfecting collars, including turning sharp corners
    • professional sleeve setting
    • correct button placement

    Rita will contact participants prior to the workshop to discuss making a toile in the appropriate size.  She will have a range of interfacings on sale for students to buy at the workshop.

      KIT CONTENTS (provided by tutor):

      • all supplies required to make samples

      STUDENT SUPPLY LIST:

      • pattern for shirt*
      • fabric for shirt
      • matching thread
      • buttons
      • personal sewing kit

      *Pattern suggestions - V8689, V8772, V9029, Simplicity 8416.  Students may choose another pattern if it includes the following design features.

      • collar and collar band
      • bust dart or princess seams
      • set-in sleeves, avoiding dropped shoulders
      • sleeve finish - cuff, band or hem
      • button front
      • yoke (optional)

      SEWING MACHINE REQUIERD

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    • STYLE INGREDIENTS - THE KEY TO MAKING CLOTHES YOU LOVE TO WEAR!

      • 6 Aug 2022
      • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
      • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
      • 17
      Register

      FORMAT - Presentation

      TUTOR - Anne Whalley (read about tutor)  info@annewhalley.com

      PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION - Style ingredients is an integral part of any wardrobe.  When you have this necessary foundation, making your outfits makes more sense. Wearing clothes that have your unique fingerprint is a game changer.

      Anne will share her stories of sewists who had their lives changed, simply by discovering which style elements were fundamental to them.   She will talk about how to be seen and and get served and show simple sewing solutions that will have your wardrobe working with you and for you. 

      Anne will use her outfits to demonstrate  and you can try on the different styles too. Come and join the fun.

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    • BODICE FITTING AND STYLING, THE CONNIE CRAWFORD WAY

      • 6 Aug 2022
      • 9:00 AM
      • 7 Aug 2022
      • 5:00 PM
      • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
      • 9
      Register

      FORMAT - Hands-on

      TUTOR - Janet Elmes (read about tutor)  janet.likes.to.sew@gmail.com

      SKILL LEVEL - all levels welcome

      WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION  - Janet will introduce Connie Crawford's patterns, which have been draped onto real women, not using flat pattern techniques.  This method gives real fit to real women, no matter your size or shape.  Connie's fit will change the way you sew and restore the joy of sewing, so you can just "cut it out, sew it up and wear it"!

      Each participant will be fitted into a blouse block to their measurements and suited to their shape.  Then a personalised block pattern will be created which will form the basis of future patterns and enable students to design their own garments.

      Various methods for using the blouse block will be discussed, and pattern-making resources explained.

      Blending patterns and dart rotation will also be explored.  A French dart, collar and shirt placket will be designed to work with the blouse block to create a complete blouse pattern.

      The only requirement for this class is a desire to have well fitting clothes!

      KIT CONTENTS (provided by tutor):

      • pattern block that will be personalised in the workshop

      STUDENT SUPPLY LIST:

      • light-weight poster board sheets (4-6 sheets) or pattern-making cardboard
      • paper cutting scissors
      • French curve - Sew Easy brand or similar that has a straight edge as well as the curved edge
      • invisibly sticky tape
      • stapler and staples
      • pencils, eraser and sharpener

      SEWING MACHINE IS NOT REQUIRED

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    • PATCHWORK AND QUILTING BASICS

      • 6 Aug 2022
      • 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
      • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
      • 20
      Register

      FORMAT - Presentation | Demonstration

      TUTOR - Jane Grove (read about tutor)  info@studiojanegrove.com.au

      SKILL LEVEL - beginner

      THE SECRET OF MAKING IT LOOK EASY

      Informative discussion about:

      • terms, tips, tools and techniques
      • fabric choices and colour schemes
      • rotary cutter use and safety
      • measuring and measurements
      • piecing and practice
      • borders
      • sandwiches
      • simple quilting
      • all things binding
      • labels
      • hanging sleeves
      • Question and Answer

      KIT CONTENTS (provided by tutor):

      • booklet of information

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    • HINTS & TIPS - TAILORED COLLARS

      • 6 Aug 2022
      • 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
      • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
      • 7
      Register

      FORMAT - Hands-on

      TUTOR - Larraine Jenkins (read about tutor)  larrainej@ozemail.com.au

      SKILL LEVEL - all levels welcome

      WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION - In this class you will learn to create the perfect pointed collar, attach it to a collar band and then apply it to a neckline

      • Pattern preparation
      • Fabric preparation, selecting the best interfacing and stabilising
      • Stitching and turning tips for the perfect point
      • Grading tips
      • Topstitching tips
      • Preparation of the collar band and attaching the collar
      • Attaching the collar and band to the neckline

      KIT CONTENTS (provided by tutor):

      • All pattern pieces pre-cut and fused
      • Notes

      STUDENT SUPPLY LIST:

      • White/neutral coloured sewing thread and bobbin
      • Bobbin wound with a bright colour e.g. red
      • Dressmaking scissors
      • Pins
      • Tape measurer/rule
      • Topstitching or edging foot (with a guide along the centre of the foot)

      SEWING MACHINE REQUIRED


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    • THE PSYCHOLOGY OF FABRIC & PATTERNS

      • 6 Aug 2022
      • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
      • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
      • 35
      Register

      FORMAT - Presentation

      TUTOR - Anne Whalley (read about tutor)  info@annewhalley.com

      PRESENTATION DESCRIPTON - Learn how seeing fabrics and patterns through new eyes can help your interactions with other people. Change your day in a powerful way, giving you more confidence to make more successful outfits. Learn how your sewing can not only be a hobby but  a powerful friend and ally.

      Anne will talk about her strategy for creating garments that you will want to sew and love wearing, helping you finish more successful sewing projects and be excited to show off your me-made creations. 

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    • LEATHER JACKET WORKSHOP KIT

      • 7 Aug 2022
      Register

      Purchase one of these kits if you have booked the Leather Jacket workshop with Aneka Truman.

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    • SEWING MACHINE HIRE - Sunday

      • 7 Aug 2022
      • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
      • 9
      Register


      Innov-is A80 sewing machine

      Product brochure

      Full day hire only

      Some workshops require special machine feet.  Please check the requirements list of your chosen workshops before booking machine hire.  You will be asked to indicate which special feet are required.


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    • 1-DAY REGISTRATION - Sunday

      • 7 Aug 2022
      • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
      • 96
      Register

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    • LEATHER JACKET

      • 7 Aug 2022
      • 9:00 AM
      • 9 Aug 2022
      • 5:00 PM
      • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
      • 3
      Register

      Bookings for this workshop close on 31 March 2022, to allow time for ordering leather and matching zippers.

      FORMAT - Hands-on

      TUTOR - Aneka Truman (read about tutor) aneka@madetosew.com

      SKILL LEVEL - previous sewing and dressmaking experience required - intermediate level

      PRE-WORKSHOP - To make the most out of this class, students must purchase the Paxton Jacket pattern and fit a sample garment/toile prior to the start date.  Participants will be given access to an online course which will help with  fitting of the toile.  This online course also gives you access to Aneka for help and support should you not be able to complete your jacket in the 3-day workshop.

      WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION - Make a leather jacket and learn first-hand how to speed tailor a professional looking garment.  The Paxton Jacket (from Made to Sew) can be made in your choice of leather, vegan leather or fabric.

      The jacket is created using top quality professional interfacing, with the addition of shoulder pads and sleeve heads.  The jacket is fully lined and is constructed with a bagged lining technique.  You will learn how to sew a notched collar, attach a front zip fastening, introduce zip fastened welt pockets and zip fastened gussets on the sleeve cuffs.

      During the course you will learn to understand the concept of speed tailoring and how you can apply these techniques to future garments.  The pattern is designed to be constructed from leather and therefore can be sewn without any hand sewing.  However, hand-sewing techniques may be adopted should individuals prefer.

      WORKSHOP KITS - There are two different kits, depending on your choice of leather or fabric.  The kit is NOT included in the workshop booking fee.  You must purchase your kit separately.

      Leather/Vegan Leather Jacket Kit - $450

      • 3 leather hides or 2 metres fabric
      • 2 metres lining
      • 6 zippers
      • 2 metres light-weight interfacing
      • 2 metres fusible stay tape
      • shoulder pads
      • sleeve heads
      • 2 x thread

      Fabric Jacket Kit - $160

      • 2 metres lining
      • 6 zippers
      • 2 metres light-weight interfacing
      • 2 metres fusible stay tape
      • shoulder pads
      • sleeve heads

      STUDENT SUPPLY LIST:

      • fitted toile of Paxton Jacket
      • fabric for jacket, if choosing the fabric version
      • 2 x matching thread, if choosing the fabric version
      • normal sewing tools

      Aneka will meet with participants via Zoom, once bookings have been finalised, to chat about choices and colours of leather/vegan leather, provide you with the pattern and arrange access to the online course.

      SEWING MACHINE REQUIRED

        

        

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    • WRAP AND GO JACKET/COAT/TOP

      • 7 Aug 2022
      • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
      • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
      • 6
      Register

      FORMAT - Hands-on

      TUTOR - Anne Whalley (read about tutor)  info@annewhalley.com

      SKILL LEVEL - all levels welcome

      WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION - Walk in and walk out in your own version of this versatile pattern, made in your choice of fabric. 

      The day starts with a bit of fun trying on some of Anne's 'Wrap an Go' collection of garments to help you choose your pattern size and style options.

      Anne (the Pattern Whisperer) will guide you every step of the way so you walk out proudly wearing your brand new Wrap & Go.  This class is suitable for beginner to expert sewists, using flat felled seams, double turned hems and straight stitch. If you are not confident with any of these you will learn on the day.

      You will love this versatile garment and will want to make it again and again. It's perfect for Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter. This pattern is addictive and will be a great addition to your wardrobe.

      KIT CONTENTS (provided by tutor):

      • Wrap & Go PDF pattern

      STUDENT SUPPLY LIST:

      • 2.1 metres woven fabric (150 cm width)
      • matching thread for fabric
      • bobbin filled and ready to go
      • quick unpick
      • tape measure
      • sharp scissors
      • pins / fabric weights
      • spare sewing machine needles

      SEWING MACHINE REQUIRED

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    • COMPUTERISED MACHINE EMBROIDERY

      • 7 Aug 2022
      • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
      • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
      • 19
      Register

      FORMAT - Presentation

      TUTOR - Jane Grove (read about tutor)  info@studiojanegrove.com.au

      SKILL LEVEL - beginner to experienced beginner

      WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TURN ON YOUR MACHINE

      This informative presentation covers:

      • embroidery design characteristics
      • types of stabilisers and interfacing and their role in embroidery
      • types of threads and why/when/how different threads are used
      • machine needles and other related equipment
      • embroidery hooping - the pros and cons, what to do and when
      • trouble shooting embroidery issues
      • Question and Answer

      KIT CONTENTS (provided by tutor):

      • booklet of information and samples

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    • MODERN HEIRLOOM TECHNIQUES

      • 7 Aug 2022
      • 9:00 AM
      • 8 Aug 2022
      • 5:00 PM
      • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
      • 10
      Register

      FORMAT - Hands-on

      TUTOR - Larraine Jenkins (read about tutor)  larrainej@ozemail.com.au

      SKILL LEVEL - confident beginner and beyond

      WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION - Class participants will sew samples of techniques that can be utilised in a garment.  Some of the topics covered in this class are:

      • fabric suitability and preparation
      • using a variety of specialty needles - twin & wing needles
      • stabilisers and interfacing
      • shadow work
      • creating decorative ribbons/insertions
      • decorative tucks
      • decorative piping

      KIT CONTENTS (provided by tutor):

      • twin needle
      • wing needle
      • voile, linen, silk
      • cording
      • embroidery thread

      STUDENT SUPPLY LIST:

      • white sewing thread
      • size 70 machine needles
      • pin tuck foot
      • fine good quality pins
      • dressmaking scissors
      • embroidery scissors with a curved blade

      SEWING MACHINE REQUIRED

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    • ADVANCED BRA MAKING

      • 7 Aug 2022
      • 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
      • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
      • 5
      Register

      FORMAT - Hands-on

      TUTOR - Linda Jobson (read about tutor)  linda@lindaslingerie.com.au

      SKILL LEVEL - Participants must have done the basic bra making class or be familiar with the construction of a bra.

      WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION - This workshop is an opportunity for those who do the Bra Making workshop to fine-tune their fit if alterations are required.  Other participants may wish to bring their own bras that need adjusting i.e. making a bra into a front opening, making and adding padded straps to an existing bra, altering a molded cup bra, adding padding to a bra, etc. 

      This workshop will be customised to the needs of the students.  The tutor will contact each participant in advance to determine what they would like to learn and then plan the workshop accordingly.

      Additional costs may apply for materials such as padded straps or hooks and eyes.  Payment to be made directly to the tutor.

      STUDENT SUPPLY LIST:

      • stretch needles for sewing machine
      • large and small scissors
      • seam ripper
      • tape measure
      • pins 
      • note pad and pen
      SEWING MACHINE REQUIRED

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    • GALA DINNER

      • 7 Aug 2022
      • 6:30 PM
      • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
      • 50
      Register

      More than just a dinner...

      • Enjoy a complimentary pre-dinner drink before sitting down to a 3-course meal.  Soft drinks are included, alcoholic beverages at your own expense.
      • Presentation of Sewing Challenge winners.
      • Members' fashion parade - a chance for you to show off your special creation.  Complete this entry form by 30 June 2022 if you wish to participate.  All parade participants will receive a special gift.
      • Inspirational guest speaker


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    • 1-DAY REGISTRATION - Monday

      • 8 Aug 2022
      • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
      • 95
      Register

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    • SEWING MACHINE HIRE - Monday

      • 8 Aug 2022
      • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
      • 11
      Register


      Innov-is A80 sewing machine

      Product brochure

      Full day hire only

      Some workshops require special machine feet.  Please check the requirements list of your chosen workshops before booking machine hire.  You will be asked to indicate which special feet are required.

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    • ALABAMA CHANIN STITCHING

      • 8 Aug 2022
      • 9:00 AM
      • 9 Aug 2022
      • 5:00 PM
      • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
      • 8
      Register

      FORMAT - Hands-on

      TUTOR - Louise Sparrow (read about tutor)  louise.sparrow@bigpond.com

      SKILL LEVEL - all levels welcome

      WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION - Alabama Chanin stitching is a fabric embellishment technique done entirely by hand.  This workshop is a leisurely exploration of the joys of "slow Sewing" - not a machine in sight! 

      Participants will begin by practicing 4 basic stitches using embroidery cotton.  They will also learn how to incorporate beading when using these 4 stitches.

      The next step will be learning how to stencil fabric using permanent markers and fabric pain.

      Participants will then build a folder of samples - quilting, various applique techniques, reverse applique and negative reverse applique.

      Lastly, participants will explore the addition of sequins and beads to a stitched design.

      KIT CONTENTS (provided by tutor):

      • fabric for samples
      • beads and sequins
      • embroidery cotton
      • 1 spool polyester thread
      • fabric pant
      • permanent markers
      • sewing and beading needles
      • design stencils

      STUDENT SUPPLY LIST:

      • small scissors with a sharp point
      • good quality pins

      NO SEWING MACHINE REQUIRED

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      • GODET IT!

        • 8 Aug 2022
        • 9:00 AM
        • 9 Aug 2022
        • 5:00 PM
        • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
        • 9
        Register

        FORMAT - Hands-on

        TUTOR - Cathy Sotiriou (read about tutor) catherinesotiriou@gmail.com

        SKILL LEVEL - intermediate level or above (i.e. able to confidently insert a zipper, comfortable working with chiffon-type fabric)

        PRE-WORKSHOP PREPARATION - Catherine will provide a commercial pattern  for a simple straight skirt.  Using this pattern, participants must make a calico toile, with a zipper, and bring it to the class.  

        WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION - In this 2-day workshop you will be adapting a straight skirt pattern into gored skirt, adding fullness to the skirt hemline with godets and attaching a petticoat at waistline.  You decide the number of gores, up to 12, to determine the fullness.

        At the start of the workshop, you will make any adjustments required to perfect the fitting of the toile made earlier.  This will then become your block pattern.

        From there you will jump into altering the pattern to create the gored skirt. Upon pattern completion you will then construct the skirt. The completed skirt will have gores with godets, and an attached petticoat. The skirt hem will be embellished with an overlocked rolled hem finish.

        STUDENT SUPPLY LIST:

        • Straight skirt pattern - purchased from tutor
        • Extra toile fabric for fitting adjustments
        • Fashion fabric for skirt - must be 140cm or wider and no directional designs.  Tutor will advise quantity and appropriate fabric types.
        • Fabric for skirt petticoat -  approximately 2 x skirt length.  cotton batiste or tricot
        • Iron-on interfacing for waistband -  approximately 20cm
        • Tape measure
        • Several different coloured pens and/or pencils
        • Paper scissors
        • Sharpie - black
        • 1m ruler
        • 30cm ruler or gridded ruler if you have one
        • 15cm ruler
        • Scotch magic tape - large roll
        • Tracing wheel
        • 2 x 30m roll greaseproof paper from supermarket
        • Sharp glass head pins or wonder clips
        • Fabric scissors or cutting mat with rotary cutter
        • Seam ripper
        • Thread snips
        • Non-permanent marker
        • Hand sewing needle
        • 18-20 cm invisible zip OR Elastic (3/4-1inch) enough to go around waist
        • Thread to match fabric
        • 1 x decorative thread to match fabric for rolled hem eg Robison Anton machine embroidery thread or woolly nylon . Not heavier than normal sewing thread.
        • Overlocker thread.  Grey, black, cream and white will be provided. If you want the threads to match the petticoat you will need to bring 4 x colour of overlocker thread.
        • Machine needles to match fabric type
        • Spare bobbins x 3
        • Zigzag presser foot
        • Invisible zipper foot (if inserting a zipper at the waist)
        • Straight stitch plate if you have one (optional)
        • General sewing notions

        SEWING MACHINE REQUIRED | OVERLOCKER PROVIDED

           

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      • OVERLOCKING FROM BASICS TO WOW

        • 8 Aug 2022
        • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
        • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
        • 5
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        FORMAT - Hands-on

        TUTOR - Kate Marra (read about tutor)  sewintooverlocking@gmail.com

        SKILL LEVEL - all levels welcome

        WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION - This 1-day class gives students a greater appreciation of their overlocker and allows them to continue using it at home confidently.  The kit provided includes a comprehensive workbook which gives the you a reference to work with from home.

        • 3-thread and 4-thread overlocking
        • understanding tensions
        • understanding differential feed
        • rolled hem
        • techniques for better results when stitching a circle
        • dealing with inside corners and outside corners
        • working with different fabrics
        • applications for rolled hem and decorative threads

        KIT CONTENTS (provided by tutor):

        • Workbook
        • all fabric required to make samples
        • decorative threads

        STUDENT SUPPLY LIST:

        • your own overlocker - in good working order
        • foot control and accessories i.e. screw drives, tweezers, etc.)
        • rolled hem plate (if required to stitch a rolled hem on your machine - applies mostly to older models)
        • spare needles appropriate for your machine
        • instruction manual
        • 4 spools good quality overlocking thread (ideally 4 different colours to help understand stitch formation)
        • scissors
        • pen

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        • SEWING MACHINE HIRE - Tuesday

          • 9 Aug 2022
          • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
          • 12
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          Innov-is A80 sewing machine

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          Full day hire only

          Some workshops require special machine feet.  Please check the requirements list of your chosen workshops before booking machine hire.  You will be asked to indicate which special feet are required.


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        • 1-DAY REGISTRATION - Tuesday

          • 9 Aug 2022
          • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
          • 96
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        • THAT'S A WRAP!

          • 9 Aug 2022
          • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
          • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
          • 9
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          FORMAT - Hands-on

          TUTOR - Kate Marra (read about tutor)  sewintooverlocking@gmail.com

          SKILL LEVEL - all levels welcome

          WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION - In this workshop, participants will construct a wrap-around skirt almost entirely on the overlocker.  The skirt has 8 gores and 2 layers with a feature front panel and waistband.  The focus is all about featuring the seams on the outside of the skirt.  The ties are turned using the overlocker.  A sewing machine is needed only to stitch on the ties.

          KIT CONTENTS (provided by tutor):

          • skirt pattern

          STUDENT SUPPLY LIST:

          • foot control and accessories if bringing your own overlocker
          • spare needles if bringing your own overlocker
          • dressmaking scissors
          • tape measure
          • marking chalk
          • pins
          • fabric -denim or a mid-weight linen is ideal for the band and feature front panel.  Light-weight woven fabric for the skirt body. 
          • 2 spools of good quality woolly nylon, Soft Loc or Seraflock - can be the same colour or two different colours which coordinate with chosen fabric
          • 1 spool good quality polyester overlocking thread to match the upper looper thread colour 

          OVERLOCKER REQUIRED (in good working order)

          A sewing machine will be available if you are not able to bring your own.  You do not need to hire a sewing machine for this workshop.



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        • DECORATIVE STITCHED CLUTCH

          • 9 Aug 2022
          • 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
          • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
          • 11
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          FORMAT- Hands-on

          TUTOR- Jane Grove (read about tutor)  info@studiojanegrove.com.au

          SKILL LEVEL - experienced beginner - intermediate

          WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION - Have fun embellishing prepared fabric with decorative stitches from the machine.  Add a curved panel with a couched finish. 

          Close the lined clutch with a zipper and construct a matching hand strap.

          Clutch size - 25 cm L x 18 cm H  x 5 cm W

          KIT CONTENTS (provided by tutor):

          • pattern with instructions and supporting images
          • all fabric for bag and lining
          • stabilisers
          • zipper
          • cording
          • swivel snap hook
          • use of construction thread and embroidery threads
          • size 80 and 90 machine needles
          • use of 45mm or 60mm rotary cutter, if required

          STUDENT SUPPLY LIST:

          • small thread scissors
          • dressmaking shears
          • pins
          • tape measure
          • 45mm or 60mm rotary cutter with sharp blade (tutor will have one available if you do not own a rotary cutter)
          • pen and paper for note taking, if required

          SEWING MACHINE REQUIRED.  If bringing your own, you must have built-in decorative stitches, zipper foot and decorative stitch foot.  


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        • PATTERN ALTERATIONS

          • 9 Aug 2022
          • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
          • Twin Towns Resort, Coolangatta
          • 6
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