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This workshop is for participants to learn and become familiar with using their sewing machine and its functions. Jeanice is an experienced sewing machine demonstrator and dressmaking tutor. Bring your sewing machine and requirements listed on Confirmation/website. No concession.


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Know Your Sewing Machine

Course ID:
WL1260-8
Price:
$81.00 (GST included)
Status:
5 places are available.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Jeanice Barnes
Sessions:
1 session of 4 hours
Time:
9:30am-1:30pm
Starts:
Saturday, 14 February 2026
Finishes:
Saturday, 14 February 2026
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Agenda

Threading machine and bobbin winding
Various stitches and functions
Buttonholes
Machine accessories and functions


Materials

Do not purchase equipment until you confirm that the course is running.

Bring pen, paper, sewing kit, sewing machine and manual (please remember to bring foot control for machine), sewing thread, 1/2 metre calico, 1/2 metre elastic (approx 10mm wide), 20cm fleecy fabric (or similar fabric), 10cm ribbing, twin needle, 18cm dress zip.


Comments from previous students of this class

It was very practical and extremely useful. I would certainly recommend it to beginners in sewing.


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