Loretta's In Stitches

School Holiday Children Sewing Course in January
2021-01-08 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Loretta’s in Stitches, 8 Ventura St, Sunrise Beach, QLD, 4567, Australia
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ONE-DAY SEWING WORKSHOPS
Cost of workshop: $70
Time: 10:00AM – 3:00PM
Pick from the following dates:

Friday 8th January – Students will learn how to thread and operate a sewing machine and sew a Cat Cushion.
Wednesday 13th January – Students will learn how to thread and operate a sewing machine and sew a Messenger bag.

Have fun learning how to operate a sewing machine and sew some awesome themed items with your new sewing skills. All fabrics and haby (thread, pins, scissors etc) are included for use in class. Sewing
machines are available if you do not have a machine.
To register interest please contact Loretta at info@lorettasinstitches.com.au
Ph: 5447 2823 Mob: 0422837256
www.lorettasinstitches.com.au BLUE CARD : 85542/6

School Holiday One-Day Sewing Workshops
2021-01-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Loretta’s in Stitches, 8 Ventura St, Sunrise Beach, QLD, 4567, Australia
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ONE-DAY SEWING WORKSHOPS – BOOKED OUT! See other dates!
Cost of workshop: $70
Time: 10:00AM – 3:00PM
Pick from the following dates:

Monday 4th January – Students will learn how to thread and operate a sewing machine and sew a Messenger bag.
Wednesday 6th January – Students will learn how to thread and operate a sewing machine and sew a Cushion cover.

Have fun learning how to operate a sewing machine and sew some awesome themed items with your new sewing skills. All fabrics and haby (thread, pins, scissors etc) are included for use in class. Sewing
machines are available if you do not have a machine.
To register interest please contact Loretta at info@lorettasinstitches.com.au
Ph: 5447 2823 Mob: 0422837256
www.lorettasinstitches.com.au BLUE CARD : 85542/6

Overlocker Course Sunshine Coast - July 31st
2020-07-31 09:30 - 12:00 | Loretta’s in Stitches, 8 Ventura St, Sunrise Beach, QLD, 4567, Australia
Overlocker Course Sunshine Coast
See Full Class Description here.
4 x 2.5 hr Classes on FRIDAY MORNINGS commencing on the 31st of July from 9:30 am to 12.00pm.
You are so excited as you take out the much-awaited overlocker from the box – now what?
With this Overlocker Course, you will become confident in the use of your overlocker with how to correctly thread and operate it. You will also learn and understand the different features and attachments of the machine.
For full details please see the Overlocker Course page, and to book, please call Loretta on 0422 837 256

Overlocker Course Sunshine Coast - July 28th
2020-07-28 17:00 - 19:30 | Loretta’s in Stitches, 8 Ventura St, Sunrise Beach, QLD, 4567, Australia
Overlocker Course Sunshine Coast
See Full Class Description here.
4 x 2.5hr Classes on TUESDAY EVENINGS commencing on the 28th June at 5.00 pm – 7.30 pm.
You are so excited as you take out the much-awaited overlocker from the box – now what?
With this Overlocker Course, you will become confident in the use of your overlocker with how to correctly thread and operate it. You will also learn and understand the different features and attachments of the machine.
For full details please see the Overlocker Course page, and to book, please call Loretta on 0422 837 256

A-Line Skirt Construction - Sep 9th & 10th
2019-09-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Loretta’s in Stitches, 8 Ventura St, Sunrise Beach, QLD, 4567, Australia
See Full Class Description Here
2 classes: Monday the 9th, and Tuesday the 10th of September, from 9.00am to 3.00pm
In this series of two classes, you will learn how to construct an A-Line Skirt.
Fed up of searching from shop to shop for a basic skirt to fit you, or finding a skirt that fits but the fabric is unsuitable or poor quality? Well this class is for you.

know how to adjust the pattern to fit you
laying up of your fabric and construction of garment following pattern instruction
An invisible zip and facing application
French hem

Not only will you have a well fitting skirt, you will be able to make the skirt using different fabrics with confidence in the future your adjusted pattern you used in class knowing it is the correct fit for you.
DURATION: 2 CLASSES in A-Line skirt course 9am – 3pm
COST: $195
Things we will cover:

taking of body measurements
compare measurements to pattern
try on sample skirt to measurement taken
trace out pattern size
pattern alterations if required for your own personal fit
make calico shell to test alterations if required. Pin fitting skirt if required.
Lay up fabric and cutting out of pattern pieces understanding the sewing language (straight grain, selvedge, the fold, notches etc)
Dart construction
invisible zip application
sew side seams
iron interfacing onto waistband or facing understanding CB, CF and side seams
overlocking of seams, facings and hem edge
stay stitching
attaching of waistband or facing
ditch stitching of waistband or
understitching of facing
Learning how level a hem from ground with a ruler
French Hem application

WHAT TO BRING:

5 METRES OF 115cm wide woven fabric

OR
1 METRE OF 150cm wide woven fabric
SUGGESTED FABRICS: Cottons and Cotton Blends, Crepe, Denim, Stretch wovens, Synthetic, Lightweight wools and Wool Blends

Matching good quality thread
20cm invisible zip.

Please contact Loretta for enrolment on info@lorettasinstitches.com.au
Mobile: 0422837256 Landline: 5447 2823
A $50 deposit is required to secure your place in the course.

PJ Pants One Day Workshop - June 19th
2019-06-19 09:30 - 15:00 | Loretta’s in Stitches, 8 Ventura St, Sunrise Beach, QLD, 4567, Australia
Pyjama Pants One Day Workshop
A pair of comfy PJ pants with elastic waist/drawstring is an easy beginners project to build your sewing skills.
COST: $95
WHEN: Wednesday 19th JUNE
DURATION: 9.30am – 3.00pm

Calculate and learn how to adjust pattern pieces to your body measurements.
Laying up and cutting of Fabric
Transferring all markings from pattern to fabric with tailor tacks.
Construction of pants with some basic sewing terms and skills.
Machine buttonholes
Elastic waistband
Insertion of drawstring
Hemming

WHAT TO BRING:
SUGGESTED FABRICS
Light soft drape fabric such as…. satin, cotton voile, interlock knit.
Fabric Amount:
Pants with no lower contrast band:
115cm wide & 150 wide……2.20mt
Pants with lower contrast band
115cm wide & 150cm wide…….2mts
Contrast: 30cm x 115cm or 150cm
Elastic- 60cm of 2cm wide
Ribbon for Casing- 1.5m of 1cm wide
Thread
BOOKING INFORMATION:

Please contact Loretta for enrollment on info@lorettasinstitches.com.au
Mobile: 0422837256 Landline: 5447 2823

School Holiday Sewing Course Dec 17th-18th
2018-12-17 08:30 - 13:00 | QLD
SCHOOL HOLIDAY SEWING COURSE
Cost of course: $100
Time: 9.30AM – 2PM
Date of Classes:
Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th December 9.30am -2pm
Have fun learning how to operate a sewing machine and sew a funky cushion cover with your new sewing skills. All fabrics and haby (thread, pins, scissors etc) are included for use in class. Sewing
machines are available if you do not have a machine.
To register interest please contact Loretta at info@lorettasinstitches.com.au
Ph: 5447 2823 Mob: 0422837256
www.lorettasinstitches.com.au BLUE CARD : 85542/6

Understanding all elements of commercial patterns November 12th
2016-11-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Loretta’s in Stitches, 8 Ventura St, Sunrise Beach, QLD, 4567, Australia
See Full Class Description here.
In this class you will learn how to navigate the pattern catalogues to find that outfit you have in mind instead of trudging from shop to shop trying on endless outfits which may not be the fabric or fit you would like but best you can find available. From the catalogue where you have found exactly the pattern you like, you can choose your own fabric as suggested in the pattern resulting in an original garment made to your own fit.
The three important elements of a pattern are :

The pattern envelope,
The Instruction sheet
The tissue pattern pieces

Each of the 3 elements have very important information which will be fully explained in a systemic and easy to understand fashion to build your knowledge and confidence.
Students are supplied with explanation handouts and during the class will have different exercises on laying up of fabric with straight grain, lengthening and shortening of the pattern and the terminology of the funny sewing language of a pattern.
After completing the Understanding Commercial Pattern Class you will have the skills and knowledge from the very first step of purchasing a pattern to selecting suitable fabrics for the pattern, laying up, cutting and construction resulting in an original completed garment.

Understanding all elements of commercial patterns November 1st
2016-11-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Loretta’s in Stitches, 8 Ventura St, Sunrise Beach, QLD, 4567, Australia

A-Line Skirt Construction - Monday the 3rd of October
2016-10-03 08:30 - 12:00 | Loretta’s in Stitches, 8 Ventura St, Sunrise Beach, QLD, 4567, Australia
See Full Class Description Here
3 classes, commencing Monday the 3rd of October, continuing on the 10th and 17th.
In this series of three classes, you will learn how to construct an A-Line Skirt.
Fed up of searching from shop to shop for a basic skirt to fit you, or finding a skirt that fits but the fabric is unsuitable or poor quality? Well this class is for you.

know how to adjust the pattern to fit you
laying up of your fabric and construction of garment following pattern instruction
An invisible zip and facing application
French hem

Not only will you have a well fitting skirt, you will be able to make the skirt using different fabrics with confidence in the future your adjusted pattern you used in class knowing it is the correct fit for you.
DURATION: 3 CLASSES in A-Line skirt course 9.30am – 1pm
COST: $195
Please contact Loretta for enrolment on info@lorettasinstitches.com.au
Mobile: 0422837256 Landline: 5447 2823
A $50 deposit is required to secure your place in the course.

Understanding all elements of commercial patterns September 24th
2016-09-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Loretta’s in Stitches, 8 Ventura St, Sunrise Beach, QLD, 4567, Australia

Piped & zippered cushion cover
2016-02-05 08:30 - 15:30 | Loretta’s in Stitches, 8 Ventura St, Sunrise Beach, QLD, 4567, Australia
One day workshop.

Bias binding and facings
2015-07-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Loretta’s in Stitches, 8 Ventura St, Sunrise Beach, QLD, 4567, Australia

The Sewing Lounge
2015-07-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Noosa Leisure Centre, 9 Wallace Drive , Noosaville , 4566
6 x 2hr sessions for Sunshine Coast Community College
More details: http://sunshinecoastcommunitycollege.com.au/course/SewLounge
You know how to sew but want to take on more challenging projects? Got a UFO (unfinished off) item hanging around? Would you like to be apart of a sewing community who share your passion, with your own qualified sewing master on-board to offer assistance when you hit the hurdles? Welcome to The Sewing Lounge, where practice makes perfect!
The Sewing Lounge is the perfect weekly catch-up for sewers of all ages who want to progress with their own projects, share hints and tips and advance their basic skills with the support of a lovely community of local sewers. With expert assistance on hand to help develop your sewing skills and knowledge, the sewing lounge offers you a chance to share in the positive and rewarding experience of creative achievement as you support each other to reach your goals.

Sewing for Beginners - Sew it yourself
2015-07-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Lake Kawana Community Centre, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina, QLD, 4575, Australia
6 x 2 hour classes @ Sunshine Coast Community College

See more details at http://sunshinecoastcommunitycollege.com.au/course/SewBeg
So you have a sewing machine – but it’s gathering dust. Are you thinking it’s about time you learned to use it so you can ‘sew it yourself’? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Unlock your creativity as you explore the power of this magical machine. Imagine having the skill to create your own favorite item of clothing. In this course, you will discover the techniques that make the experts, well, expert.
Learn essential measurements and construction techniques so you’ll get it right the first time and avoid those half-finished beauties, or the ‘could have been something special’ disasters.
Our expert tutor will be on hand to guide you through the construction and design process so that by the end of the course you will not only know how to use your sewing machine, you’ll be cranking that baby up to fever pitch to create your very own masterpieces.
This course is ideal for an absolute beginner. Just bring yourself and your sewing machine (and if you don’t a machine, let us know as there are a few to be used in class on a first-in, first- served basis). But we warned… sewing is addictive so your wardrobe beware!

Machine and Hand Sewn Hems Workshop
2015-07-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Loretta’s in Stitches, 8 Ventura St, Sunrise Beach, QLD, 4567, Australia
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Centred zip application and machined buttonhole application
2015-07-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Loretta’s in Stitches, 8 Ventura St, Sunrise Beach, QLD, 4567, Australia

Invisible zip/faced application
2015-07-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Loretta’s in Stitches, 8 Ventura St, Sunrise Beach, QLD, 4567, Australia

Finishing necklines & raw edges with Bias Binding & Facings
2015-06-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Loretta’s in Stitches, 8 Ventura St, Sunrise Beach, QLD, 4567, Australia

Basic Centred Zip application
2015-06-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Loretta’s in Stitches, 8 Ventura St, Sunrise Beach, QLD, 4567, Australia

Hemming Class
2015-05-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Loretta’s in Stitches, 8 Ventura St, Sunrise Beach, QLD, 4567, Australia

Construct a Lined Tote Bag
2015-05-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Loretta’s in Stitches, 8 Ventura St, Sunrise Beach, QLD, 4567, Australia
