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Things I wish my Grandmother taught me
Learning
Draping my hankies and tea towels over the lavender bushes to dry in the sun, having Distilled lavender water in the steam iron. Sewing buttons on-with a thread ‘shank’ when needed, darning a hole, rather than tossing it out – All these and many more hints and tricks to discuss and make life easier and better.
You May Achieve
Confidence and satisfaction in a new set of ‘How to’s’, in Grandmother’s ‘life hacks’.
Instructor – Denise Kent
Skill Level – Beginner
When It Is Happening
Dates: TBA, 2025 [1 Session]
Time: TBA
Fee: $TBA Concession: Free – 50 cent fee will apply if you book online
The Language of Sewing Patterns
Learning
Learn to enjoy it. All brands of sewing patterns include a great deal of useful, mostly vital, information. Plan ahead of actually cutting/sewing – sit with a cuppa and read the inclusions, as if it were a book or magazine. Let’s have a look at this together.
You May Achieve
Confidence and satisfaction in a new skill. How to cut and complete basic garments. New techniques to get sewing tasks done.
Instructor – Denise Kent
Skill Level – Beginner
When It Is Happening
Dates: TBA, 2025 [1 Session]
Time: TBA
Fee: $TBA Concession: Free – 50 cent fee will apply if you book online
Sustainable Wardrobe
Learning
Learn how to update, or upcycle a garment. Update something you found at a recycle shop or blend with something from your wardrobe. Upcycle or re-purpose items you already possess. You will learn how to replace a button, to mend a ’worn spot’, to repair fallen hems, shorten (or lengthen) a garment or even a sleeve, to enjoy more wear from a favourite garment.
You May Achieve
Confidence and ability to ‘fix rather than dump’ using simple methods. A ‘new’ wardrobe, or just a garment, to enjoy wearing. Maximising your items sitting at home using some simple techniques to prolong their life.
Instructor – Denise Kent
Skill Level – Beginner
When It Is Happening
Dates: TBA, 2025 [1 Session]
Time: TBA
Fee: $TBA Concession: Free – 50 cent fee will apply if you book online