Sewing classes - Adults
Below are details of the available sewing classes provided by Vikki Leigh Martin at her sewing school located in the Centre Arcade, Bentleigh, Melbourne. Victoria.
Each class is conducted in a small group of no more than five students, delivering excellent value and contact time. Sewing machines and overlockers are provided, or you are welcome to bring your own sewing machine if you prefer.
Introduction to Sewing
Always wanted to learn to sew? This beginner's course shows you all the important basics. While learning to use a sewing machine and an overlocker, students create samples to use as a reference. In the final lesson, students cut out their own skirt in calico to fit and create a customised pattern, this skirt will be completed in the next course, 'Start to Sew 1'.
This course is recommended for those who have never sewn or have not sewn for a while.
Material requirements -This course includes a sample workbook, calico and a beginners sewing kit comprising scissors, thread, chalk, ruler, pins and needles etc.
Start to Sew 1
In this course, students complete a calico skirt known as a toile. The toile teaches students about their body shape. Students are then taught to alter the commercial pattern for a perfect fit. The customised pattern will then be constructed in the students own fabric. After twenty hours of tuition, students have developed sound skills and are equipped to move on to the next course, 'Start to Sew 2'.
Material requirements - students to provide all materials and a sewing kit.
Start to Sew 2
In this course, the focus is on understanding the pattern guide sheet instructions. Students purchase a pattern of their choice and whilst making the garment, gain a fuller understanding of the symbols, language and methods used in constructing a garment through the support of their pattern guide sheet. Textiles, pattern and fabric selection and tools of the trade will be discussed throughout the course.
Material requirements - students to provide all materials and a sewing kit.
Garment Construction
Student's who have completed the Start to Sew 2 course, move on to Garment Construction. The aim of this course and all further study is for students to be exposed to the different elements that make up a garment, for example a collar and sleeves on a shirt or pockets in pants. Students will construct a garment of their choice. It is advised that students trial their pattern in calico.
Please note: If you are an experienced sewer, you are welcome to enrol in this course.
Material requirements - students to provide all materials and a sewing kit.