WHAT ITS ABOUT

Completed Sewing 101 or already confident with the basics? Want to develop your skills and complete your own creative projects? Then this is the workshop for you! Bring along the sewing project you are working on, whether it's repair, alterations, upcycling, accessorising or a new outfit.

Bridget will give you the tips and tricks whether you're just getting started, or need a hand getting it finished.

REQUIREMENTS

You must have either taken the Sewing 101 course or know the basics of machine set up and techiniques. The beginners course can be found under Sewiing101, you don't need to be an expert to sign up, but we do ask that you know a little. 

Please bring along the items you with to mend/alter/create and any patterns. 

Sewing Machines Provided & some basic thread, but we do reccommend bring thread that matches your fabric!

Streams are 2 sessions, but feel free to sign up to multiple if you want.

A LITTLE ON THE FACILITATOR

Bridget started sewing from a young age, with sewing skills passed down through the generations. She cares lots about sustainability in fashion and likes to teach her students how to make better choices with their clothes. As well as sewing, she knits, weaves, and embroiders. Bridget has a bachelor's in fashion from Otago Polytechnic and is currently completing a Masters of Teaching and Learning from the University of Otago. She enjoys also sharing these skills as a tutor at Stitch Kitchen.

Please note registrations close 72 hours before course starts 

Want to use one of the sewing machines outside of the course? You can flick us an email to request the use of a sewing machine. You must have done one of our sewing courses first. 

Email: rpc@ousa.org.nz