Cockburn Sewing Centre has a range of sewing classes for beginners through to more advanced
sewers we have classes to suit everyone. View details >
With all classes, you need to have your own sewing machine and a basic sewing kit with scissors, pins, tape measure, etc. If you don't have a sewing machine we sell both Brother and Bernina sewing machines. A basic, good quality machine can be purchased from as little as $369.00. We also stock any other accessories you may need along with a range of patterns, threads and haberdashery items as well as 100% cotton fabrics, primarily used for patchwork.
You can view items made by students in the Photo Galley in the menu bar at the top of the page
Want to learn to sew? From simple mending to alterations, Dressmaking or Patchwork and Quilting, we cover it all. Come along, you'll make new friends, have a laugh and sew lots. You can work on our simple projects or bring along your own items or projects to sew. Small class sizes guaranteed, maximum 5 people. Contact the store to book a class.
Morning :
Wednesdays 9:00am to 12:00pm
Fees $165.00* Every five weeks. Payable in advance.
Days :
Thursday & Friday 11:00am to 2:00pm
Fees $165.00* Every five weeks. Payable in advance.
Afternoons :
Wednesday 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Fees $165.00* Every five weeks. Payable in advance.
Weekends :
Fortnightly on Saturdays 9:00am to 12:00pm
Fees $165.00* Every 5 sessions. Payable in advance.
* All prices subject to change without prior notice.
** All classes dependent upon a minimum of 4 enrollments
Starting with simple projects your child will learn all basic sewing techniques for dressmaking. Beginning with a basic quilt they will progress to garment construction and more advanced sewing techniques.
Wednesday, Thursday or Friday Afternoons
4.00pm to6.00pm**
Fees Calculated on school terms
9 Week term.$198.00*Payable in advance
10 Week term.$220.00*Payable in advance
Is your embroidery not going as planned? Need help with techniques and stabilizers? Then perhaps one of our Brother Embroidery classes is for you.
Contact the shop for available dates & times.
Fees $45.00* per class, payable in advance.
Throughout the year we run specialty workshops in all areas of sewing. If you have a group of friends who are interested in learning about a particular area of sewing we can organise a workshop for you. We need a minimum of 4 people and then our teachers will put the workshop together for you. It can be in area of sewing, we just need a month to get it organised
We can provide personalised training to anyone wanting to learn any aspects of sewing.
We can provide lessons on how to use your sewing machine
Help making a quilt
Dress making technique
Charged at $60 per hour
Learn how to use a long arm quilting frame. We will teach you how to set up the frame with the fabric, how to set up the sewing machine, how to use the speed control and stitch regulator, and we will also show you how to create simple patterns. Once you have learnt how to use the quilting frame, you can then hire our quilting frame to quilt your own quilts
We have a large sewing room available for hire. The class room comfortably seats 6 people for classes or can cater for up to 15 people in a demonstration situation. The classroom has a kitchen with tea & coffee making facilities, a white board, cutting table and ironing boards, we can even supply a video projector if required.
Classes are held on alternate Saturdays; 1pm to 4pm. Learn new skills and find inspiration.
Class Fees $120 for a 3-lesson mini term. A single class option is sometimes available. Contact the store for more information and dates.
All fees payable in advance. Places are limited, so contact the store today to secure your place.
All classes dependant on an minimum of 4 enrollments.
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