Loretta's In Stitches

Understanding all elements of commercial patterns September 24th
2016-09-24 10:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | 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.

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
