PJ Pants One Day Workshop - June 19th

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 One-Day Sewing Workshops

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ONE-DAY SEWING WORKSHOP Cost of workshop: $75 Time: 10:00AM - 3:00PM Pick from the following dates: Monday 16th December Tuesday 17th December Wednesday 18th December Thursday 19th December Friday 20th December Saturday 21st December Have fun learning how to operate a sewing machine and sew some funky Christmas 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

SCHOOL HOLIDAY SEWING COURSE ONE DAY SEWING WORKSHOPS Cost of course: $75 Time: 10.00AM - 3:00 PM Dates of Classes: MONDAYS: 6th, 13th, 20th JANUARY TUESDAYS: 7th, 14th, 21st JANUARY 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

Overlocker Course Sunshine Coast - February 24th

Overlocker Course Sunshine Coast See Full Class Description here. 4 x MONDAY MORNINGS commencing on the 24th of February from 10 am to 12.30pm. 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 - June 29th

Overlocker Course Sunshine Coast See Full Class Description here . 4 x SATURDAY MORNINGS commencing on the 29th June at 9.30am - 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

Sewing #101 - Basic Sewing Course Sunshine Coast - July 29th

Basic Sewing Course Sunshine Coast See Full Class Description here. 6 x MONDAY MORNINGS commencing on the 29th of July, from 10:00am to 2:00 pm. NOTE : Please note, these are now 4 hour classes. Absolute beginners or rusty sewers will have a BALL ( Lucille Ball!! ) building your sewing skills and knowledge with Learn to Sew - Basic Sewing Course. The 6 x 4-hour classes will take you step by step through how to operate your sewing machine, learn different sewing techniques and understand commercial patterns with all the interesting sewing language! You can use one of the supplied sewing machines if you do not own 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

A-Line Skirt Construction - Monday the 3rd of October

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.

A-Line Skirt Construction - Sep 9th & 10th

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.

Understanding all elements of commercial patterns November 12th

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

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.

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