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NEW – Kids Sewing Classes Term 3

Friday, July 19th, 2013

We are excited to announce that we have new kids classes starting this term!

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 term 3 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, fingerless gloves, dolls, dolls clothes and more!

Meet Lucy & Jake

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: Tuesday 30th July until Tuesday 10th September 2013

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.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Happy Sewing,

Maree Pigdon Sewing Classes

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

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Sewing Children’s Dresses The Thrifty Way!

Thursday, May 16th, 2013

Today I have one of my favourite sewing projects to share with you! Sewing dresses the thrifty way for my little granddaughter Poppy!

The reason I call it ‘thrifty’ is because I mostly used remnants from my own sewing projects. I also made my own pinafore pattern which features a second hidden button on the shoulder to allow for growth.

Sewing for my little Poppy is such a delight that I made four different styles of my pinafore! I always recommend making at least 2 of a great pattern as it has many benefits. For example making two of the same pattern can be much faster than two very different patterns. You only have to fit and trace your pattern once and you can follow the same sequence on two garments.

The first dress I made below was from black cotton velvet. I trimmed it with a grey and white French stripe poly ribbon on the bodice and hemline. It also features a gathered front skirt and purchased matching tights.

As you can see below I love to add designer details and lined it with lovely spotty cotton!

The second pinafore I made below from crimson cord and coordinating spotty print on the bodice and hemline. I made a pleated skirt with two inverted pleats and teamed it with purchased pink tops and tights!

Some more designer features below with a cotton printed lining and square patch on the back neckline.

The third pinafore I sewed for Poppy below is a blue denim with a fine pink stripe. This time I used flower shaped buttons on the shoulder and several small pleats on the front skirt. Also lined with a cotton print.

As you can see the two buttons that allow for growth.

The fourth pinafore dress I sewed for Poppy below is made from a strawberry patchwork cotton and red fine corduroy. I trimmed it with a lace and added two pockets.

All the while I had my cuddly helper Samuel Beau helping me with where I needed to place the trims!

We hope you enjoyed this blog post, if you did and have any comments for us we would love to hear them, simply write to us below and let us know what sewing project’s you’re working on right now!

Happy Sewing,

Maree Pigdon Sewing Classes

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

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