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Term 1 2015 Sewing & Creative Class List

Saturday, January 17th, 2015
Sewing & Creative Classes List!
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Happy New Year!
I hope you had a??wonderful Christmas and New Year break.
I had a lovely time??relaxing??in a beautiful beach house in Ocean Grove .
However now I’m busy taking bookings??for all our classes in term 1.
We have some fantastic classes this term including??general sewing classes, Zero To Sewing beginner clinic’s, a quilting course, Kids Club and Millinery too!
If you would like to join us here at Rosewood Cottage for some fabulous sewing and creative activities, then please find below the classes we have on offer.
Sewing Classes
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Would you like to attend one of my general sewing classes?

Here are my current vacancies:

* Wednesday evening – 7pm – 9.30pm??Brand NEW Class!
* Thursday morning -????9.30am – 12noon -??x3??spots left!
Term 1 starts from??Monday 2nd February 2015 and runs for 8 weeks.
If you would like to learn to sew,??develop your sewing skills and join our wonderful sewing community at Rosewood Cottage, simply??BOOK ONLINE CLICK HERE??or call me on 0352641666 to learn more!
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Zero To Sewing Beginner Clinic
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“Zero To Sewing in a Weekend”

Perfect for complete beginners or those wanting to update their sewing skills!

o Learn how to sew & develop essential sewing skills

o Basic sewing & seam finishing, buttons & buttonholes

o Technical skills using a sewing machine & overlocker

o Introduction to patterns including how to measure to fit your size

o How to read pattern cutting layouts & garment construction

o Understanding fabric selection & fabric types

o Make your very own beginner sewing PJ project !

Sewing machines, basic sewing kit, morning and afternoon tea provided in class.

Held over x2 consecutive Saturdays 7th & 14th February 2015 & 7th & 14th March 2015 9am until 5pm, maximum 8 students with 2 teachers.

If you would like to book??into one of our Zero To Sewing beginner clinics??contact us today or simply book online now!??CLICK HERE!

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Beginner Quilting Class
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A fantastic class to make your first quilt!??You will learn:

o The simple 9 patch piecing process

o Machine & hand applique & curves

o How to use rulers & cutters

o How to cut fabric for quilting

o How to piece your fabrics together

o How to piece blocks together to form block design

o Sashing, corner stones & how to assemble your quilt

o How to apply a binding to finish your quilt

Our quilting class is perfect for you if you have basic sewing skills & you would love to try

something new by making your first quilt!

Held on Saturday’s 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd May 2015 10am until 3pm, maximum 8 students.

If you would like to book??into our quilting class contact us today or simply book online now!??CLICK HERE!

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Kids Sewing Club 8-12 years
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Learn hand sewing & machine sewing skills

o Create gorgeous sewing projects from pin cushions, tote bags, dolls, PJ shorts, skirts & more!

o Follow step by step instructions

o Complete a project from start to finish

o Sewing machines and equipment provided

o Fabrics, trims & afternoon snack included

o Be creative, make new friends & have fun learning to sew!

Maximum of 8??students per class held on Tuesdays & Thursdays 4pm – 6pm

Term 1??- Starts from 3rd??February 2015??for 8 weeks

If you would like to book??your child??into our kids club contact us today or simply book online now!??CLICK HERE!

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Millinery Classes
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Would you like to make your own fascinator or hat?

Our Millinery classes??are great for total beginners or intermediate milliners.
Develop your creative and artistic skills!
Create a head piece or hat??to match your favourite outfit or to wear to the races!
Taught by Susan Younis??who has outstanding traditional model millinery skills and has been taught by some of Melbourne’s most qualified milliners and visiting milliners from England, America and Europe!
If you would like to book??into one of our millinery classes contact us today for dates!
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If you have a friend, family member or work colleague who would like to learn how to sew join our sewing and creative classes please share this blog post with them too!

Happy Sewing,

For more information contact:
Maree Pigdon Sewing Centre
T: +61 3 5264 1666
E: [email protected]
W: www.mareepigdon.com

Merry Christmas Video from Maree Pigdon Sewing Classes

Monday, December 22nd, 2014

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

I wish you all a fabulous festive period, thanks for being part of my sewing community and I look forward to seeing you in 2015!

Below is my special Christmas video!

If you’re still looking for a last minute Christmas Gift idea we’re selling sewing vouchers!

Simple email us to request a sewing voucher for yourself or friend and we’ll create and send it to your inbox in a flash!

Thanks for watching!

Happy Sewing,

For more information contact:
Maree Pigdon Sewing Centre
T: +61 3 5264 1666
E: [email protected]
W: www.mareepigdon.com

Spotlight Fashion Awards Australia – Rachel Coutin Winner

Thursday, October 16th, 2014

I’m so excited to announce that one of my delightful students Rachel Coutin won the Secondary College VCE “Cocktail” category in Melbourne on the 12th September 2014.

Well done Rachel I’m so proud of you and your achievement!

Please see below some pictures of the garments Rachel created and her wonderful trophy!

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Rachel Trophey 04

Rachel Trophey 02

Well done Rachel and I look forward to seeing more fabulous creations that you make in future!

Happy Sewing,

For more information contact:
Maree Pigdon Sewing Centre
T: +61 3 5264 1666
E: [email protected]
W: www.mareepigdon.com