Summer School

I will we teaching a three day long Up-cycled sewing workshop on the theme Something new, Something old, Something borrowed at the Creative Journeys Summer School.

We are taking enrolments now, so have a look at the website http://www.creativejourneys.co.nz/up-cycle-sewing.html to find out more or contact me through fibreoflife at gmail.com.

beginners sewing workshop

I'm very much looking forward to teaching a beginners sewing workshop at my home studio during the next two Saturdays. I can still take two more students so if you are interested to join in you can contact me at fibreoflife@gmail.com.

This is great for you who already have got a machine but use it mainly for gathering dust. Something about how you thread or adjust the machine is just beyond your comfort zone... What do you do to wind the bobbin and how on earth do you get it to sew buttonholes and in a way that they land in the right place?? Cutting your design might feel a bit intimidating as you don't know how much extra you should allow for seams. You've heard of French seams but never seen one? Come along!

Fibre of Life

sewing room

Beginners sewing class

Two Saturdays 17^th and 24^th of November 2012.

·                      Learn the absolute basics of sewing from threading a needle, to using simple hand sewing stitches.

·                     Sew on different types of buttons and learn where to place buttons and buttonholes.

·                      Get comfortable with a sewing machine! Wind on a bobbin, thread the machine.

·                      Learn to start sewing forward in straight lines, and turn corners.

·                      Sew simple seams.

·                      Create either a shopping tote or beach bag and/or a simple cushion cover, and take away your finished project and the pattern so you can make it again at home!

Cost: $75
Time: 10am – 2pm. Bring a sandwich for lunch.
Materials required: Bring your own sewing machine, scissors, pins, material and matching thread for your project.

upcycling at Ecofest

Some time ago Jo asked me if I'd come along to Ecofest and showcase some upcycled clothing. I liked the idea of leaving the privacy of my own walls and said yes without much thought. It's been a while I've been a stallholder anywhere, and there's a nice buzz to it, putting yourself out there.

As the time drew nearer I started to panic, as I was rather busy with other commitments. I had made some preparations but not as much as I thought. But the option to pull out left me feeling I would regret not being part of the "Creative Zone" so I stuck to my promise and decided it's ok even if I just come as I am.

Now in hindsight I'm ever so grateful for Jo for giving me the needed kick to take a bigger step out of my current comfort zone. That's what friends are for!! The weekend was an absolutely fabulous time to connect with people, to inspire and be inspired, get feedback, hints and leads. I had set up a sewing workshop and kept working with various upcycling projects and had some completed work on display, even sold some. I was also advertising upcoming sewing workshops, Beginners in various durations or Creative Alterations and had lots of interest in these. Looking at October start for these.