PJ Pants One Day Workshop - June 19th
2019-06-19 09:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | 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

A-Line Skirt Construction - Sep 9th & 10th
2019-09-09 10:00 - 15:00
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.

Overlocker Course Sunshine Coast - July 28th
2020-07-28 17:00 - 19:30
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

Overlocker Course Sunshine Coast - July 31st
2020-07-31 09:30 - 12:00
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

School Holiday One-Day Sewing Workshops
2021-01-04 09:00 - 14:00
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

School Holiday Children Sewing Course in January
2021-01-08 09:00 - 14:00
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

Friday Evening Basic Sewing Course Sunshine Coast
2025-05-09 17:00 - 21:00
Basic Sewing Course Sunshine Coast
See Full Class Description here.
8 x FRIDAY EVENINGS commencing on the 9th of May, from 5-9pm.
NOTE: This course now consists of 8 x 4 hour classes!
Absolute beginners or rusty sewers will have a BALL (Lucille Ball!!) building your sewing skills and knowledge with the best Basic Sewing Course on the Sunshine Coast.
This revised course now consists of 8 x 4 hour classes, which will take you step by step through how to operate your sewing machine, learning different sewing techniques and understanding commercial patterns with all the interesting sewing language! You can use one of our supplied sewing machines if you do not owe a machine.
For full details please see the Sewing #101 – Basic Sewing Course Sunshine Coast page, and to book, please call Loretta on 0422 837 256

Monday Mornings Basic Sewing Course Sunshine Coast
2026-02-09 10:00 - 14:00
Basic Sewing Course Sunshine Coast
See Full Class Description here.
8 x MONDAY MORNINGS commencing on the 9th of February, from 10am to 2pm.
NOTE: This course consists of 8 x 4 hour classes!
Absolute beginners or rusty sewers will have a BALL (Lucille Ball!!) building your sewing skills and knowledge with the best Basic Sewing Course on the Sunshine Coast.
This revised course now consists of 8 x 4 hour classes, which will take you step by step through how to operate your sewing machine, learning different sewing techniques and understanding commercial patterns with all the interesting sewing language! You can use one of our supplied sewing machines if you do not owe a machine.
For full details please see the Sewing #101 – Basic Sewing Course Sunshine Coast page, and to book, please call Loretta on 0422 837 256

Thursday Mornings Basic Sewing Course Sunshine Coast
2026-07-09 10:00 - 14:00
Basic Sewing Course Sunshine Coast
See Full Class Description here.
8 x THURSDAY MORNINGS commencing on the 9th of July, from 10:00am to 2:00pm
NOTE: This course now consists of 8 x 4 hour classes!
Absolute beginners or rusty sewers will have a BALL (Lucille Ball!!) building your sewing skills and knowledge with the best Basic Sewing Course on the Sunshine Coast.
This revised course now consists of 8 x 4 hour classes, which will take you step by step through how to operate your sewing machine, learning different sewing techniques and understanding commercial patterns with all the interesting sewing language! You can use one of our supplied sewing machines if you do not owe a machine.
For full details please see the Sewing #101 – Basic Sewing Course Sunshine Coast page, and to book, please call Loretta on 0422 837 256

Saturday Morning Basic Sewing Course Sunshine Coast
2026-07-11 10:00 - 14:00
Basic Sewing Course Sunshine Coast
See Full Class Description here.
8 x SATURDAY MORNINGS commencing on the 11th of July, from 10am to 2pm.
NOTE: This course now consists of 8 x 4 hour classes!
Absolute beginners or rusty sewers will have a BALL (Lucille Ball!!) building your sewing skills and knowledge with the best Basic Sewing Course on the Sunshine Coast.
This revised course now consists of 8 x 4 hour classes, which will take you step by step through how to operate your sewing machine, learning different sewing techniques and understanding commercial patterns with all the interesting sewing language! You can use one of our supplied sewing machines if you do not owe a machine.
For full details please see the Sewing #101 – Basic Sewing Course Sunshine Coast page, and to book, please call Loretta on 0422 837 256
