Make your own HAT ~ NEW Millinery Classes

October 3rd, 2013

Would you like to make your own hat to match one of your outfits or simply to develop your creative and artistic skills?

We are pleased to announce that we have a brand NEW millinery class starting in Term 4!

Millinery Classes Geelong

Susan Younis is our new Millinery teacher here at Rosewood Cottage.

Susan is a member of the Australian Millinery Association, has a Bachelor of Education in Home Economics and Textiles. She has studied at Rusden State College, RMIT, the Ascot School of Millinery in Melbourne and the Gordon Institute Geelong. She has also completed a short course in Theatrical Millinery with Louise McDonald in Melbourne!

For the past 14 years Susan has developed many skills in traditional model millinery techniques and has been taught by some of Melbourne’s most qualified milliners and visiting milliners from England, America and Europe.

Many of Susan’s hats have been selected as “Best Hat” at Fashions on the Field around race meetings in Victoria including at the Geelong Cup, Bendigo Ballarat and Warrnambool.

Sarah Grace has worn Susan’s hats from Moore and Grace Acting school in Geelong and an actor in Winners and Losers has worn one of Susan’s hats to Emirates Day.

Be inspired by a selection of Susan’s hats below!

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SINAMAY FLOWERS WORKSHOP

In this course you will learn how to make beautiful Sinamay Flowers

Here is an example of what you can make!

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How to make a hat

Course Details:

This course includes x2 – 2.5hour lessons on

Wednesday 16th October & Wednesday 23rd October 2013

Times available:

Afternoon: 1pm until 3.30pm
OR
Evening: 7pm until 9.30pm

Course cost: $97

Additional Requirements:

A Sinamay Flower Kit
??? Sinamay
??? Headband
??? Felt Base
??? Pattern

This kit can be purchased in your first lesson for $22

Sewing notion requirements you need to bring to your class are:

??? Needles-straws
??? Selection of sewing threads
??? Scissors -NOT YOUR BEST pair – for cutting Sinamay
??? Thimble
??? 450 glue (from spotlight)
??? Dress making pins
??? Pliers ???long nose
??? Metal comb

Please feel free to bring the following items (which can be used to help decorate your flowers):

??? Veiling
??? Feather tips
??? Scraps of lace
??? Plain fabric scraps

To make your booking please email or call ASAP to secure your spot as positions fill fast! Don’t miss out!

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Happy Sewing,

P.S. If you know of someone who would love to learn how to make hats please share this blog post with them too!

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

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Quilting Classes Geelong – How To Sew A Quilt

October 2nd, 2013

Quilting Inspiration – check out what our quilting students have been making in our quilting classes at Rosewood Cottage.

In the video below Jacqueline shares her finished quilt and the beautiful quilts from our other quilting students PLUS find out what NOT to do when sewing a quilt!

Jacqueline is delighted with her finished quilt below and said

“One of the things I loved about joining the Quilting Class at Rosewood Cottage Geelong was not only to learn how to make my first quilt, surround myself with other wonderful creative people but also what gets booked in – gets done! I loved scheduling the class dates into my calendar to look forward to!”

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Kelly made her beautiful quilt below for one of her daughters and can’t wait to make a second one for the other!

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Fiona made this gorgeous puppy paw print themed quilt below for her dog but we all thought it was too good and should be hung on the wall inside instead :-)

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Dawn was delighted with the result of her very first quilt below – well done Dawn!

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Mariela had a grandson born on the same day as Prince George and made this very special quilt for him below. Gorgeous!

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Brigitte enjoyed the quilting class too and made this lovely quilt below – well done Brigitte!

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Sonia made this pretty pastel elephant quilt below for her granddaughter Rosie who just loves elephants! So cute!

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Well done everyone for a fantastic effort and a thoroughly enjoyable quilting class. We can’t wait to start our next quilting class, please contact us we are taking bookings now!

QUILTING CLASS DATES & DETAILS

If you would like to book into our next quilting class you will learn:

  • The simple 9 patch piecing process
  • Machine applique, hand applique & curves
  • How to use rulers & cutters
  • How to cut fabric for quilting
  • How to piece your fabrics together
  • How to put blocks together for the block design
  • Sashing & corner stones
  • How to apply a boarder to finish your quilt

Our quilting class is perfect for you if you have basic sewing skills (you must know how to use your sewing machine and sew basic stitching) and you would love to try something new by making your first quilt.

* x4 Classes over 4 weeks

Held on Saturday’s – Please contact us today for more details and next available dates.??

* 10am until 3pm

* Morning & Afternoon Tea provided, bring your own lunch

* Maximum 8 students per class

* Sewing machines provided in class (you will need access to a sewing machine for homework in-between classes).

PRICE: $247

Simply call 0352641666 or email me today and please HURRY as positions are filling fast!

Happy Sewing,

P.S. If you don’t wish to learn how to sew a quilt but know of someone who would love to learn how please share this blog post with them too!

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

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OPEN ENROLLMENT – Kids Sewing Club Geelong

September 17th, 2013

Our KIDS SEWING CLUB is now open for enrollment for next Term!

If you would like to book your child into our kids sewing club you can enroll today!

Watch our NEW video to hear about all the details and read below to enroll your child now – hurry places are strictly limited.

“Kids Learn To Sew” Sewing Classes!

Do you have a child who would love to learn how to sew?

If YES then our new Kids Classes could be perfect!

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Who is it for?

It’s ideal for kids between 8 years and 12 years old who would like to learn to sew and stitch and/or who already have an established desire for sewing, design and crafts.

WHAT YOUR Child WILL LEARN

  • How to thread and sew with a needle and thread
  • How to cut fabric and felt
  • How to stitch straight, blanket and back stitches
  • How to be creative and select their own fabrics & trims for their projects
  • How to sew basic straight stitch on a sewing machine
  • How finish their sewing projects ready to take home

What THEY will make

In our kids class the children will learn how to make a variety of cute sewing projects and learn great sewing skills. Projects such as cup cake pin cushions, draw string bag, dolls, dolls clothes and more!

What materials will you need?

Everything is included in the course so you don’t have to worry about running around trying to collect all the requirements. Each child will receive their own kit to make their projects when they attend their sewing class.

BONUS – My Sewing BOOKLET!

Not only that they get to take home practice pieces and are given their very own learn to sew booklet. This booklet includes easy step by step instructions on their project and basic sewing. Therefore they can build upon it as they develop their sewing skills.

Kids class dates

Duration: 8 week course

Dates: Held on Tuesdays throughout the year during the school term (please contact us for next available dates).

Time: 4pm until 6pm

KIDS CLASS Location

Rosewood Cottage – 23 Kalkarra Cres, Mount Duneed, VIC Australia 3217

KIDS CLASS COST

$295

Is your child excited to start sewing?

If you would like to book your child or children into our new kids classes please contact us today! Positions are strictly limited to 8 kids per class.

How to book?

To book your child simply click on the enroll now button below to pay by credit card or pay pal. OR if you prefer to speak with us first and make a direct debit call us today 0352641666!

enroll now

We look forward to hearing from you and teaching your child in our upcoming kids club classes!

Would you like to hear from some of the children who have already joined our Kids Sewing Club?

CLICK HERE!

Until then,

Happy Sewing,

P.S. If you don’t have kids but know of some children who would love to learn how to sew please share this blog post with them too!

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