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Learn to Sew - Beginners | The Sewing Room Kyneton

Learn to Sew - Beginners Course

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Learn to Sew | Beginner Course

4-week course (2-hour weekly sessions)

Brief details:

Come away with new sewing skills and a fabulous, finished shoulder bag in this 4-week beginner / refresher class. Suitable for absolute beginners aged 16+ and anyone wanting to get back into sewing that hasn't touched a sewing machine in years.

Located in our Kyneton Studio

Course dates & time:

Wednesdays

1.15pm to 3.15pm

18 & 25th November and 2nd & 9th December 2026

Cost:

$220.00 (incl GST)

What this course will cover:

Learning to use a sewing machine and mastering a variety of stitches and techniques (e.g. straight stitch, gathering, hemming and over locking), and when to use different methods.
You will be shown how to accurately take your own body measurements and get the right fit, as well as understanding patterns, and how to layout and cut fabrics accurately with minimal fabric waste.
Make a fabulous shoulder bag and learn how to sew and clip curves, use interfacing, sew lining and bagging out, making straps and hand finishing a project.
Lots of sewing hints & tips
Discussion on choosing the right fabrics and materials for your projects.

What skills are needed:

Students don't need any sewing skills to participate in this class! We start with the sewing basics and build to complete a project.

Class requirements and what to bring:

This class is suitable for students aged 16 years and over.
The class requires a minimum of four students to run and maximum of six.
We recommend you have something to eat before coming to class and not having an empty tummy. We don't provide snacks or food for this class.
Students are welcome to bring their own sewing kits (scissors, pins, unpick etc) however we have all necessary tools & equipment required for the class.
We recommend you bring your own sewing machine and accessories (if you have one) and can bring to the class. It’s good to learn on your own machine, and you will build confidence using it for when you’re at home.
We also have basic sewing machines to use if you don’t have one to bring to the class. Please let us know so we can have one ready for you.
We provide some materials but depending on your project, you may need to bring your chosen fabrics, notions and threads. This will be discussed in the first class.

What’s included:

Experienced teacher and assistant to support you with your project
Use of our materials, fabrics & notions from our cupboards and donated goods
Step-by-step instructions on how to make your project including lots of sewing hints & tips
Use of tools and equipment – e.g, scissors, needles, irons, over-locker and sewing machines etc
Recommended list of tools and equipment for your sewing kit.
Lovely, natural light-filled and warm space
Small, friendly class of like-minded creatives - Maximum 6 students
Lots of fun and inspiration!
Tea & coffee

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 currently don't have an online payment system.
Please use the booking form below to submit your class 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.