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Teens Embellishment W/Shop | The Sewing Room Kyneton

Clothing Makeover & Embellishment Workshop - for Teens

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Clothing Makeover & Embellishment Workshop - Teens (13 to 16yrs)

Brief details:

Come along with friends for this fun, and extremely creative afternoon of clothing transformations with talented textile artist and teacher Diane Garrett.

Be shown how to turn a plain looking garment into fabulous wearable art with hand-stitching, applique and painted areas to make your clothes unique and personalise what you wear!

Workshop date:

Friday 10th July - 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Cost:

$80.00 (incl GST)

OR $68.00 for early bird discount - get 15% off if you book and pay before Tues 7th July!!

Class details:

This class is specifically for teenagers wanting to learn new techniques and create something fun and individual.

Bring a few items of clothing you’d like to revamp/decorate and anything special you have to embellish with.

Ideas for how you could develop your project will be shared and you’ll learn and try-out some of the different techniques you can use.

What this class will cover:

Demonstration and discussion of:

different embroidery stitches and materials to use
applique and cornelli techniques
developing ready-made images – e.g. from a tea towel, t-shirt or shopping bag
making stencilled shapes
padding shapes & creating texture
using paints to decorate
… and lots more

What to bring to this class:

A few garments you’d like to revamp or decorate (e.g. T-shirts, denim jacket, jeans, linen pants, shirts or skirts) If you’re unsure - get in touch and we can help you decide
Anything special you’d like to embellish with. (e.g. old favourite t-shirts of your favourite band, Nana's lace doilies, or see below for more inspiration) Raid the sewing cupboards of friends and rellies or find some interesting trims etc at OpShops. (Note: we’ll have some fun things too, but if you have your own bits and pieces, please bring them. And if you have some things you’ll never use, then why not bring them along for a Swap Box!)
BYO your own thimble and small embroidery hoop (20-25cm) - if you have them. Otherwise we have some too.
For more inspiration! sequins, wools and embroidery threads, decorative printed fabrics with interesting designs e.g. retro tea towels, textured fabrics, upholstery & tapestry fabrics, hi-vis reflecting tape, tuille, lace, trims & braids, buttons, beads and shoelaces, stretchy garden ties … silk flowers! Anything washable!
Snacks if you're likely to get hungry

What’s included:

Experienced textile artist and teacher to assist you with your project
Skilled assistant (for class size of six or more)
Embroidery thread & needle kit (to keep)
Use of our materials, fabrics & bits and bobs for embellishment from our cupboards and donated goods
Use of tools and equipment – e.g, scissors, embroidery hoops
Light afternoon tea (teas, coffee and slice, biscuits, or fruit)
Cosy, natural light-filled and warm space
Communal seating around large tables
Small, friendly class size - Maximum 10 students

What skills are needed:

You don’t need any sewing skills to participate in this workshop! This workshop is suitable for teenagers and adults that can learn to thread and sew with needles and cut materials with scissors.

Whether you have lots of experience or never sewn before but want to try something new with textiles, you’ll be inspired to see clothes in a whole new way! And you’ll learn some fabulous new stitches and embellishment techniques too.

Frequently asked questions

Payment & Booking

Location & What to bring

Getting to your class

Let us know which course you are booking by filling in the class booking form and we’ll send our bank details for you to make payment. Once you have made payment, send the payment receipt to sewingroomkyneton@gmail.com A spot is reserved for you once full payment is received. Class materials or kit fees (if applicable) may be included or charged separately and must be paid prior to commencement. The class fee covers the overhead costs of a teacher & operating the space. For most classes we need a minimum of 4 students to participate in each session. If we don't have the minimum number of students enrolled we may need to cancel the class.

We’re a small sewing studio, and every seat in our classes really counts. When you book a class, that spot is yours – and we start planning, prepping materials, and turning people away once it’s full. Because of that, we don’t offer refunds for cancelled bookings within 7 days of the class. If we can fill your spot we can offer a refund. There is no refund if you don’t show up or drop out.

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How to book with us

We are currently working on our online booking system.
While it is being set-up, please use the booking form below to submit your booking preferences and the specific dates you wish to attend.
We'll respond to you by email with our bank details for you to make payment via bank transfer.

Send us the bank payment receipt and we'll confirm your place