HAVE FUN AND CREATE
Kharico sewing sessions are all about having fun and enjoying the challenge of creating something of your very own.
It doesn’t matter if you’ve been tinkering at home for years or never even picked up a needle, we cater to all skill levels and all kinds of projects.
You’ll experience the joy of creating something yourself. It’s a powerful feeling and satisfying too. You’ll learn and develop skills which are scarcely ever used in these days of mass production.
Our sewing classes are usually one on one and never more than two participants. This allows individuals to sew at their own pace and choose their own sewing projects. The small class size means individualised attention and no need to rush trying to keep up with the rest.
We are not going to tell you what to make, instead we let you explore the opportunities and enjoyment sewing offers. However if you need some suggestions we have a large selection of projects that can be completed within the class time. This is so important for anyone just learning a new skill.
We’ll help you match a project with your current capability, keeping frustration to a minimum yet still allowing you to create something gorgeous.
You can bring your own machine (best to be recently serviced plus the instruction manual) or hire one for the session.
Enjoy socialising over a coffee (or tea) while learning heaps of sewing tips and tricks.
You’ll find these skills come in handy for practical things like cushions or school uniform adjustments, and of course larger projects such as sewing clothes for yourself or family. Or you may want to make quilts and bedding or other home decorations.
EXAMPLES OF CLASSES
This fun class uses a block pattern and the skirt has an elasticised waist. This project introduces fabric layout and cutting as well as use of an iron and inserting elastic. You will need to bring fabric, elastic and thread. Depending on your size and length of skirt required, you will need about 2 metres of 112cm width fabric or 1 metre of 150cm width fabric. 100% cotton fabric is recommended for your first garment as this is easiest to sew. You will be provided with a paper pattern to use and take home with you.
This class uses a block pattern and the shorts have an elasticised waist. Pockets and other embellishments can be added if required. This project introduces fabric layout and cutting as well as use of an iron and inserting elastic. You will need to bring fabric, elastic and thread. Depending on your size, you will need about 1.5 metres of 112cm width fabric. 100% cotton fabric is recommended for your first garment as this is easiest to sew. You will be provided with a paper pattern to use and take home with you.
This class uses a simple pattern to make a reversible carry bag. This project introduces fabric layout and cutting as well as use of an iron and inserting a lining. Pockets and other embellishments can be added if required. You will need 1 metre of fabric for this project plus thread.
Save money and learn how to mend your clothes. Bring along your clothes that you can’t wear because they need small repairs but don’t know how or you just haven’t got around to it. You will learn how to sew on buttons, sew side seams, repair hems, put up/take down hems, replace press studs and do some tear and repair mending. We will cover replacing zippers if required but this will depend on the complexity of the garment needing a new zipper and the skill level of the student.
This is a great class for those wanting to learn how to sew and also provide a new and unique gift for a new baby. Patterns for a bib and burp cloth will be provided. You can also search online as there are many free patterns available. Bring your fabric (100% cotton is recommended plus a thin towelling tea towel) plus matching thread. Depending on your skill level you may also have time to make a child’s hat as well.with you.
Students get to use a commercial pattern of their choice to make a garment. BYO own pattern (for beginners buy an easy or learn to sew pattern), fabric and notions.