Perth Hills Sewing

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15/02/2019

This time last year I was beginning to run sewing classes. Unfortunately it didn't work out quite as well as I'd hoped, so now I'm wondering if there's a Plan B. Open to suggestions.

21/11/2018

Anybody looking for work?
Hope this is ok to post here - Cushion Factory in Midland are looking for suitably experienced casual sewing people to assist in making box cushions and scatter cushions ( with or without piping ) at home and/or at the factory. Immediate start, piece rates, quality machinists only. Must have walking foot machine and overlocker at home or be able to work at our factory with our machines. Please phone Sam on 0403156854 if available. Thank you

27/08/2018

I spent Saturday at another great workshop with the Australian Sewing Guild, making a Japanese knot bag. It's a slightly odd shape, and hard to get a good photo of when it's not actually being used, but it's something that's been on my 'to do' list for a while. I cut up an old denim skirt, and all those frayed edges were just too good to throw away, so I used them as trim. I think I'll make at least another one, but I might look at tweaking the shape a little after I've tried using this one for a while.

22/07/2018

As a change from the necessary but mundane shopping bags I've been making lately, I spent yesterday with the Embroiderers' Guild making fabric beads. Mine didn't get very far, but it was fun! See more at http://julielivingstone.com/2018/07/22/sewing-as-therapy/

Yesterday I went to a meeting of the WearTo? Group of the WA Embroiderers’ Guild, and tried my hand at making beads from fabric. I’ve seen this done before, and the results can be fantastic, mine h…

19/07/2018

Great to see the launch of Fibres West programme for 2019 - some great tutors. I've enrolled and am hoping to get into a workshop on Zero Waste fashion with . A long wait, almost 12 months, but I'm sure it will be worth it! I certainly enjoyed last year's event and the new programme is equally promising.

18/07/2018

A great first workshop session yesterday at , thanks everyone! Now working on prototype produce bags from upcycled sheer curtains, perfect for holding fruit and vegetables. I've also made a zipped bag to hold my reusable shopping bags, both of these are projects for future workshops.

05/07/2018

Really really excited to be asked to run some workshops on upskilling and upcycling at the same time. We will be learning how to make some re-usable shopping bags from recycled or donated fabric, as an introduction or re-introduction to your sewing machine. (Or one of ours for hire if you don't have one). The workshops start on July 17th, more info here https://thesoundtemple.com.au/event/upskill-and-upcycle/?instance_id=1266
Regular Thursday night classes are taking a break for two weeks to coincide with school holidays, and start back on July 19th.

Contribution: $265 for 4 weeks Hands On Sewing Machine Workshop HANDS ON WORKSHOP Are you the once-proud owner of a sewing machine which is now gathering dust in your spare room or tucked away at the back of a cupboard? Did you have plans to design and sew clothes for yourself and your family