Thursday 22 November 2012
Sydney Weekender comes to Summer Hill!
Friday 9 November 2012
Wednesday 19 September 2012
School holiday sewing classes
- Beginners 9-14 25th, 26th 27th 9-12 $172 Make cushion cover, tote bag and a stuffed owl.
- Intermediate 9-15 Circle skirt 25th, 26th and 27th 1-3 $115
- 2nd, 3rd and 4th and 5th Basics of reading and sewing with a commercial pattern This is geared to students who have done at least 2 courses with us and who wish to learn about making clothes using a commercial pattern 9-12 $220
Saturday 15 September 2012
Make a Pattern from an Old Favourite/ Roman Blinds/ School holiday student's classes/ Move Over peter Alexander/Half Made Never Finished
ROMAN BLINDS: We are currently running these classes on Saturday afternoons. $110. You can create professional window finishes that transform a room. Other 'Soft Furnishing' classes include ottomans cushions and bolsters.
MOVE OVER PETER ALEXANDER: This 5 week course teaches all the basics of reading commercial patterns, sewing and basic shirt construction techniques. You will make a classic nightshirt. $225.
HALF-MADE-NEVER-FINISHED: These regular classes are popular for sewers wanting to work on projects with professional guidance using Baby Lock Overlockers and machines. Most Friday nights from 6pm. $50.
Tuesday 7 August 2012
Occasional Care available for toddlers while you sew MOPA, Patchwork, crochet etc
- Move Over Peter Alexander hopefully will start this Monday 13th August. $220 and runs for 5 weeks...spaces still available
- Beginner's crochet hopefully starts Monday evening also 6.30 pm-8.30 pm $200 for 5 weeks..spaces still available
- Boiled Wool Coat This Friday evening $85...spaces available. You need to purchase fabric from either The Fabric Store Cooper St or Tessutis Surrey Hills.
- Also still trying to get skirts going.
- There is good interest in the express dress and shawl coat...these will be run as 2X2 hour classes and will be incredibly productive.Come in have a look at them and try them on.
- I thought there would be a lot of interest in the baby's heirloom blanket that would be great as an alternative shower tea. Perhaps there is concern that it could end up an unfinished project. The squares are quite quick to do. The borders are straight forward and Elizabeth will guide you through the blocking etc. I thought perhaps it could be come part of a large blanket as 'the baby' grew, incorporating say cricket bat,frock etc and eventually a dog, house etc....I really think it is worth another look.
- At last I have found a local Occasional Childcare place that may be of interest to those mothers who want to take a morning class but have the issue of childcare. It is the Ashfield Baptist Childcare. They take 3 yrs and up as well as under 3. There is a time slot that is 8.30 am-11.30. am and the costs seem reasonable; around $30.00. It comes under the Occasional Care Program and Childcare Benefit is available to those who qualify.
Friday 6 July 2012
The latest at Summer Hill Sewing Emporium
- This Sat there is a vacancy in Intro to Machine Sewing. $95 9-12.
- SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLASSES 1. 1. We had a successful Beginner's school student course this week. If there is the demand I can run one next week. It is 3 X3 hours $170 all fabric etc included. Designed for 9-14 yr olds they learn all the basics of machine sewing and make a bag, cushion cover and stuffed owl. 2. CIRCLE SKIRT MON/TUES 9th 10th July MORNING FOR THE POST BEGINNER/ INTERMEDIATE SEWER ...really suited to students who have done one of our courses or are doing textiles at school etc ...Make a circle skirt. You will draft, cut and construct the skirt over 2 mornings 9-12. The cost $115 does not include the cost of the fabric. We ask that you bring your own fabric; non stretch preferably cotton at least 112 cm wide ..3.5 metres. This little 2 daycourse will give lots of information for students of design etc. 3. KNITTING AND CROCHET FOR BEGINNERS: We are running hourly sessions $18.00 includes beginners needles and wool. Tuesday 10th Knitting 10-11, Crochet: 1-2, Friday 13th Knitting 10-11, crochet 1-2.
- SOFT FURNISHINGS: Sat afternoons 1-3.30 $200 This course will run for 4 weeks. Starts 14th July. We will provide machines and notions but you have to bring the , calico and sand. You have to bring fabric, trims ans foam(if doing ottoman) and buy (we will supply) Roman blind hardware. We will do 3 types of cushions, buttons , zipper and piping.Bolsters are an option. Door stops and draught excluders (sausages). Roman Blinds and or ottomans depending on demand. You must be able to sew and you can (but of course don't need to), bring your own machine.
- EXTRA OVERLOCKING CLASS: For all those who can't make a Saturday we are running an extra overlocking class Thursday 12 6-9 pm $95.. If you are planning to do a course with us get this class under your belt.
- SKIRTS : Start 19th JUly 6 weeks $300.
- Boiled Wool Coat 20th and 27th July. 6.30-8.30 $85..must bring your own fabric and come to get pattern. Overlocker course prerequisite.
- Patchwork for beginners 24th July 6.30-9pm Runs for 4 weeks, gives you all the basics and gets you started on a project. $200.
- Knitting and Crochet for beginners...new courses starting again soon; Evenings Thursday/Fri. 5 weeks $200
- Knitting/Crochet workshop SAT AFTERNOON.
- HMNF not on this week
- BABY'S BLANKET...Look on 'News' On website' Why not get a group of f girls and do one
- EMAIL IF INTERESTED
www.sewingemporium.com.au
Saturday 30 June 2012
Baby shower for expectant mothers
Thursday 21 June 2012
Details of School Student Holiday Courses
Tuesday 19 June 2012
Sydney you need to start sewing!
- Draft and make a skirt that fits ...Thursday evenings starting July 12th...6 weeks $300
- School holidays student classes 9-14 ...for beginners and post beginners. It really works well if a few friends come together.
- Introduction to patchwork and quilting Tuesday evenings starting, hopefully,July 3rd 4 weeks $200
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Tuesday 15 May 2012
classes coming up
- Tuesday evenings. I am asking for expressions of interest for Move Over Peter Alexander for 7-9pm...5 weeks . THe other option is Thursday evening 7-9. Note Intro to handsewing delayed till more interest.
- Wednesday evenings: Intro to Patchwork is nearing the end of the course. Everyone has enjoyed it thoroughly. I am asking for expressions of interest for either Intro to Patchwork OR Patchwork and Quilting for post beginners. $200 4 weeks
- Thursday evenings Frocks or skirts..still trying to get enough interest for either to run (or MOPA)
- Friday morning 10 o'clock onwards: We were hoping to get an ongoing group who would work through a program that the group could determine. If there is a group of 4 who would like to do an ongoing program we are happy to facilitate. I envisage that they would do the first two Intro classes and then suggest to Joss what they would like. They may for example want soft furnishings, childrenswear , Halfmade never finished or MOPA. The understanding would be that the whole group would have to commit. We feel this could be a great opportunity to become proficient in the areas of sewing of most interest while enjoying the group dynamic. Perhaps a joint child minding could be arranged.
- Friday evening this week Joss is away so no HMNF(see Sat afternoon). This is a great time to get projects started, developed or finished. If you are a sewer and need motivation, can't committo MOPA or other but want to get on with something, want to do 'Sewing for young Children but frustrated that we haven't got another course going, looking for inspiration...HMNF is for you.
- Sat afternoon 19th. Trousers again delayed a week but Soft Furnishings...Cushions 3ways. $95 (If we don't get enough we may instead do HMNF. )
- Knitting intermediate Saturday afternoons. Knitting beginners Thursday evenings..places available.
www.sewingemporium.com.au
Thursday 3 May 2012
Introduction toOverlocking vacancy Friday and Saturday
Monday 30 April 2012
Baby Lock Over Locking specials and classes
- For those who can come in the daytime..This Thursday 3rd May there is an Introduction to Over Locking $95 that runs 10.30-1.30./ There is one space available.
- Friday 4th May 10.30-1.30 Introduction to Overlocking...these overlocking classes are really a prerequisite to many of our courses. Don't say ...'I do not want or will never get an overlocker'...we know that but there are many ways of using the over locker without purchase. The most effective is...
- Half-made-never-finished Friday night 5th May 6-8.30 $50.00 Bring Your project or start a new one.
- Beginners Crocheting starting Friday night. 6.30-8.30 pm. A 5 week course $200.00
- Next week Tuesday 8th A new course for Embroidery..Introduction to hand stitching..Embroidery $200 5 weeks
www.sewingemporium.com.au
Wednesday 25 April 2012
CLASSES COMING UP THAT STILL HAVE VACANCIES
- Thursday 26th evening 6.30-8.30 Knitting for beginners...confirmed
- Friday 27th MORNING INTRODUCTION CLASS...Intro to Machine Sewing 10.30-1.30. This would be a great class for anyone who has a flexi Friday as it is hoped it will be a regular class that will take you through from novice to accomplished sewer...CONFIRMED BUT PLACES AVAILABLE
- Friday evening ... 27th 6-8.30 Half-made-never-finished....WILL ONLY GO AHEAD IF VIABLE NUMBERS
- SATURDAY afternoon...Trouser course...STILL TRYING TO GET THE NUMBERS BUT SHOULD START EITHER THIS WEEK OR NEXT WEEK
- SATURDAY AFTERNOON KNIT IN..$40 1-3 CONFIRMED BUT SPACES AVAILABLE
- Monday 30th Move Over Peter Alexander 6-8.30 CONFIRMED BUT SPACES AVILABLE
- Tuesday 1st 6-9 INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE SEWING....THIS IS A CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Tuesday 17 April 2012
Patchwork and Quilting beginnersCourse
www.sewingemporium.com.au
Wednesday 11 April 2012
Bow ties
LEARN TO MAKE AND WEAR A BOW TIE
Thursday 5 April 2012
Easter trading/ school students, trousers, Intro to patchwork,
We are open Easter Saturday but closed Fri, Sun/Mon.As autumn is the time to think of home comforts it is a good time to knit, crochet, sew and generally make the 'house a home'. To this end we are running Sort Furnishings/ cushions. on a Saturday. Also we are running Intro to Patchwork/quilting. I always say I am not a patch on a quilter but I appreciate a good quilt. They are the most functional throw, make a bedroom look beautiful and they seem to be self cleaning! Never say never. Everyone should do one quilt in their lives and here is a great chance to learn from a fabulous quilter. See attachment.
Wednesday 4 April 2012
NEW CLASSES COMING UP
- Week one of school holidays I am trying to get a students class going for 8-13 yr olds. We already have a class in week 2 but need some more students to get week 1 viable. Suggested dates 10th, 11th and 12th 9-12.
- A few new classes -Embroidery-starts tonight Tuesday 6.30-8.30
- Bow-ties...a one off class for those who can sew or have done our Intro to machine sewing. 2 bowties included and learn how to tie them. Sat 14th April
- Frocks..learn to make a frock that fits...great for the vintage lover...Starts Tuesday 24th April
- Introduction to patchwork and quilting- Starts Wednesday 18th April 6pm
- Skirts...Fridays starting 20th April
- Half-made-never- finished Friday 13th April
- Knitting and crochet..it is hoped to run Intro to Knitting Thursday evenings $200 for 5 weeks and Intro to Crochet Friday evenings $200 for 5 weeks. Then Saturday morning Crochet circle/ clinic 2 hours $40 and Sat afternoon Knitting clinic/ circle $40.
- Don't forget about holding your shower tea/ hens evening or just an afternoon tea party at the Sewing Emporium. knickers or cushions, knit intarsia rug for a newborn or suggest what you would like to do. maximum 10. Leaf tea,strawberry sponge, cucumber sandwiches, cream horns and cup cakes...a delightful Saturday afternoon/evening.
Friday 23 March 2012
START CROCHETING TONIGHT
START CROCHETING TONIGHT
Granny squares, knee rugs, tea cosies…a plethora of pretty things you could create.
BRING :Enthusiasm
BOOK: by email or phone
TIME:6.30-8.30 The course runs for 5 weeks
COST: $200 includes all start up materials
Monday 19 March 2012
Knitting, Crocheting and Handstitching
Saturday 17 March 2012
Spend the wet Saturday afternoon knitting
Tuesday 13 March 2012
Introduction to Machine Sewing Wednesday 14th March
Tomorrow morning
Bring a friend and get 10% off
Just added
Saturday afternoon: Half-made-never-finished
Email your bookings
Friday 9 March 2012
Vacancy for tomorrow morning
Saturday 10th 9-12 $95.
Take the plunge!
Free yourself from the tyranny of consumer imports!
Within a few short courses with us you could be wearing your own
fashion in fabric of your choice.
This course normally has a waiting list for Saturday so take the opportunity.
Thursday 8 March 2012
Classes coming up
Most courses need good overlocking skills or our Intro to Overlocking
to get the most out of
the course. Also frocks,trousers and skirts assume an intermediate
level. The MoveOver Peter Alexander really is a great preparation for
these harder courses.
HERE IS THE LIST OF COURSES SENT OUT ON EMAIL>
1.Half-made-never-finished on Friday 9th . - if you plan to come even
if you are a regular, please email. $50, 6-8.30.
2. Unfortunately Mexican Oil Cloth will be cancelled this Saturday
as not viable numbers.- apology to those booked.
3. Soft Furnishings next Wednesday 14th ...a 2 week course, 6-8.30.
$100. Material for 2 cushions provided. Cushions/ bolsters with
buttons, zippers and piping.
4. Frocks starting again 28th March and now 8 weeks $400.
5. Trousers- we are thinking of running two consecutively if we get
enough takers. Thursday evenings starting 15th and Saturday
afternoons. The Saturday class would be 1-5.30 ie 4 hours with a half
hour break. $400
6. Knitting and crochet intro courses nearly finished. We hope to run
an Intermediate knitting course on Saturdays that will teach fair
isle, cable etc.
Introduction to knitting and crochet will run again if enough interest.
7. Hand sewing embroidery coming soon.
Please email to enrol in any of the above classes. Give me feedback
as to times, interests etc. Classes will not run if they are not
viable. The more classes run the greater variety we can offer and the
more viable the business.
Tuesday 6 March 2012
Introduction to Overlocking tomorrow morning 7th March
This class is in response to the big demand The class is 10-1pm and
is $95. It includes making a pair of pyjamas pants.
You bring nothing but enthusiasm.
Overlocking is a prerequisite to many of our courses.
Email if interested
Wednesday 29 February 2012
Vacancy in Overlocking class this Saturday.
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Vacancy in beginner's crochet course
Saturday 18 February 2012
MID WEEK MORNING BEGINNER'S CLASS
Friday 17 February 2012
Knitting vacancy Saturday afternoon beginners
Wednesday 15 February 2012
Half-Made-Never-Finished
We are trying to establish Friday evenings as a relaxed but constructive class on the 'half-made-never-finished' theme. This class is $50.00 and runs for 2.5 hours. It is aimed at all levels other than beginners. We are also adding another element. During the evening we will demonstrate a particular process that may be of interest. This will be of particular benefit to those who are already skilled but would like upskilling. Hopefully it would also appeal to Textile/Design students.
This Friday it will a technique of finishing singlet tops using the 4 thread overlocker and rolled hem instead of the usual coverstitch finish. This demonstration will only take 10 minutes. If you are not interested you can, of course, just go on sewing your own project. We are also including tea! And biscuits! So you can enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere than our other classes!
Tuesday 7 February 2012
Crochet and Knitting Class Vacancies!
Thursday 2 February 2012
Introduction to Overlocking places available: Change of plan Monday the 6th
Sorry for the change but unavoidable.
All of our courses use the over locker and this would be a great one to get 'under your belt' before embarking on other courses.
Email to book. $95 dollars, 3 hours, all included. You could be the next 'Avenger Girl'.