Tutor/Facilitator: Joyce Tam 2 Saturdays - 15 & 22 March 9am - 3:30pm
Want to make knit garments but feeling unsure of all the unknowns involved? This course will provide you with the opportunity to launch into sewing knits with confidence. Delivered over 2 consecutive Saturdays this course will enable you to develop understanding of the process of making a knit garment of your choice. During class, you will be guided through cutting out, prepping pieces to sew, seaming your garment with the overlocker and finishing hems, necklines and other edges. There will be many useful sewing tips and tricks sprinkled throughout the class also.
Recommended to choose one of the following styles to make: Sweatshirt, Simple T-Shirt, Leggings, Sweatpants
No styles that require a zip, buttons & buttonholes or other closures.
If unsure about suitable style (or if you have any queries regarding course or course materials please contact the tutor via Tawa College Community Education coordinator. Some overlockers are available to use during the course or bring your own. Please let us know if you need to use a school machine so that it can be booked in advance .
Fees: NZ$150 - BYO Overlocker, please book a school one if you need it
Course Information - what to bring
Please bring:
Own overlocker, Garment Pattern (please ensure that this is ready to be cut out on the knit fabric, the class cannot accommodate any pattern changes or tracing of the required size), Knit Fabric, any trims/notions for the garment (e.g. ribbing, elastic, etc), Scissors, 4 -5 x (matching if possible) Threads* for both Overlocker and Sewing machine, Snips, Pins, Tape Measure, Chalk, Ballpoint/Knit sewing machine needles (an assorted size pack). Pen, Paper, Drink Bottle, Lunch * The number of matching threads will depend on whether you wish to have them all matching or whether you only wish for the needle ones to match.
All prices are in New Zealand dollars.
Contact information
Courses are offered by Tawa College, 38 Duncan Street, Tawa, Wellington 5028 - Phone 0223650558 [email protected]
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