Join a class and learn sewing techniques which will allow you to create beautiful and individual pieces. Sewing, Bag Making and Millinery classes with Vikki will give you the freedom to develop these skills in a comfortable and positive environment. A maximum of 6 clients per class ensures personal, attentive tuition.
Sew with Vikki Leigh Martin Offers a series of courses, developed with the beginner in mind. Subjects include garment construction, pattern making, bag making and Millinery techniques - such as fascinator making. For example, clients can enrol in the Introduction to Sewing course and then move on to Start to Sew 1 and Start to Sew 2. These three courses combine to create a fifteen-week program and two completed garments. Manuals and a student workbook are supplied.
About Vikki From an early age Vikki had a love for fashion design and construction and with over twenty-five years experience has continued to develop her skills professionally. Vikki's impressive training is as follows;
Diploma of Arts in Fashion - RMIT
Certificate of Millinery Construction & Design - Melbourne School of Fashion
Certificate of Millinery Construction - Ascot School of Millinery
Certificate 1V in Assessment and Workplace Training - AWT0077
Millinery Association of Australia - Member
Throughout Vikki's career, she has had a variety of professional experiences designing and making theatrical costumes, bridal wear, made-to-measure garments and specialised headwear. In a series of new developments, Vikki now offers fascinator workshops to Secondary School student groups. These workshops consist of one full day or one half day session and are held at Vikki's studio or by arrangement on the school premises.
By creating 'Sew with Vikki Leigh Martin', Vikki is able to share her skills and experiences and believes that learning should be enjoyable and relaxed - this is the environment Vikki has created for her clients.