Jennifer steps out of the studio to launch Learn to Sew - Fashion & Lifestyle Classes.
Learning to sew at age 6 commenced a rich creative journey - a childhood experiencing crafts and developing fine machine sewing skills.
Formal Tertiary Education in Fashion Technology prompted two decades to now, on the creative edge of the broader fashion industry. Jennifer has designed and sewn for professional theatre, international entertainers also creating soft furnishings.
All the while developing formal girlswear label Jennifer Catherine Design. Haute Couture for little girls! Jennifer designed childrenswear in the 80’s for an appreciative private client base in the Illawarra and Sydney. Then, to specialise in Flowergirl gowns, a niche market, developing a brand, wholesale supplying the Bridal industry, finally to become the ‘online’ Seamstress making to measure beautiful gowns for international clients ages 2-12yrs.
Jennifer has conducted childrenswear classes for adults, children’s learn to sew and was a consultant for a major sewing machine company.
Culminating now, with the renewed interest in sewing and the needlecrafts. Returning with a contemporary twist to a new wider demographic. Generation X, who missed the experience previously, and younger generation Y, craving life balance by creative escape in a technology drenched, fast-paced time.
Jennifer’s program will again invite children to absorb and benefit from the fun and invaluable experience of learning to sew.
Romantic in one sense, from generations and times past, then totally practical and even Eco-Friendly by remake and reuse, rejecting high consumption.
Classes will incorporate the basic elements of How to Sew, creating simple relevant fashion and lifestyle items.Students will learn to use commercial domestic sewing patterns.
Jennifer will discuss current trends in Fashion, Interior Decorating, Soft Furnishings and Textiles. Holding a Diploma in Colour Design, Jennifer enhances the experience presenting seasonal colours including latest directions from mainstream and boutique paint companies.
Please contact Jennifer for more infromation - homesewing@bigpond.com or phone 0419 575 062.
Learn-to-Sew 5 week programs
Learn-To-Sew Basics ONE
Monday May 28 to Monday July 2 2012 6.30pm-9.00pm (no class on June 11)
5 weeks x 2.5hrs. Focus on technical skills. Know your sewing machine, tools, using sewing patterns, fabrics and preparation.
- Bring your sewing machine and learn basic stitches, maintenance and accessories.
- Using the correct tools.
- Basic techniques incl seam finishes - zippers - hems - pockets, interfacings.
- Choosing and sourcing fabrics - preparation and cutting.
- Understanding and using commercial sewing patterns.
- Make a small item in week 5.
- $35.00 per class (5 Class term) - includes fabric and trims for technique samples.
Jennifer will assist each student regarding individual sewing goals and aspirations.
Make A Booking - 50% deposit is required to secure your booking for this class. The balance is payable prior to week 3 class.
Learn-To-Sew Basics TWO
Monday August 20 to Monday September 17 2012 6.30pm-9.00pm
5 weeks x 2.5hrs. Focus on further technical skills continuing on from Learn-to-Sew ONE.
- Bring your sewing machine.
- Further basic techniques incl seam finishes - recap zippers - closures - tucks and pleats - pockets - linings.
- Choosing and sourcing fabrics - preparation and cutting.
- More of understanding and using commercial sewing patterns - garments assembly.
- Learn overlockers.
- $35.00 per class (5 Class term) - includes fabric and trims for technique samples.
Jennifer will assist each student regarding individual sewing goals and aspirations.
Make A Booking - 50% deposit is required to secure your booking for this class. The balance is payable prior to week 3 class.
Sew a Skirt ONE
Tuesday June 19 to Tuesday July 24 2012 6.30pm-9.00pm (no class on July 10)
5 weeks x 2.5hrs. Learn about skirts - patterns, fitting, styles, fabric suitability and seasonal trends
- Bring your sewing machine.
- Techniques of assembly for skirts include zippers - seams - darts - pockets and hems.
- Understanding and working with commercial skirt patterns. Patterns will also be available to purchase from class.
- Choosing and sourcing fabrics - preparation, cutting and fitting.
- Series ONE classes will create toiles for fitted and/or A-line skirts, Series TWO to follow with further skirt styles.
- Create your personal measurement file and a skirt for yourself.
- $35.00 per class (5 Class term) - includes fabric for toile and 2 basic skirt patterns for class content.
Jennifer will assist each student regarding individual sewing goals and aspirations.
Make A Booking - 50% deposit is required to secure your booking for this class. The balance is payable prior to week 3 class.
Sew a Skirt TWO (Advanced)
Tues August 21 to Tues September 18 2012 6.30-9.00pm
5 weeks x 2.5hrs. Learn about skirts - patterns, fitting, styles, fabric suitability and seasonal trends.
- Bring your sewing machine.
- Techniques of assembly for skirts continued include - pleats & tucks - gathering for fullness -petticoats -linings.
- Understanding and working with commercial skirt patterns. Patterns will also be available to purchase from class.
- Choosing and sourcing fabrics - preparation and cutting - fitting.
- Series TWO classes will create toiles for gored skirt, gathered and skirt with tucks or pleats.
- Develop your personal measurement file and sew another skirt for yourself.
- $35.00 per class (5 Class term) - includes fabric for toile and 3 basic skirt patterns for class content.
Jennifer will assist each student regarding individual sewing goals and aspirations.
Make A Booking - 50% deposit is required to secure your booking for this class. The balance is payable prior to week 3 class.
School Holiday - Learn-to-Sew for kids!
Hoodie Day!
Decorate a hoodie with Learn-to-Sew. Tuesday July 3, 2012. Kids Class - Ages 6-10yrs 10 am - 12.30pm. Teenage Class - Ages 10yrs & over 1.00pm - 3.30pm
- Hand sewing basics - learn some stitches and techniques.
- Learn to use a sewing machine.
- $35.00 for half day workshop - students to bring along a plain hoodie
Make A Booking - Payment is required to secure your booking for this class.
Love-to-Sew WORKSHOPS
Discover Denim!
Saturday June 16, 2012 10:00am - 3.30pm
Learn to sew with denim, the tools and techniques to Repair and Re-make.
- Bring your sewing machine.
- Learn techniques for sewing denim including hems and alterations.
- Understanding and working with commercial sewing patterns.
- Decorate Denim - learn about studs, applique and also Swarovski crystal trims!
- Denim sewing patterns and books will be available to purchase from class.
- Create a small denim item
- 2.5hrs x 2 / 30min lunchbreak over fashion and lifestyle sewing conversation.
- $70.00 for full day workshop - includes denim for technique samples and denim sewing machine needles.
Make A Booking - Payment is required to secure your booking for this class.
Create Cushions!
Saturday June 30, 2012 10:00am - 3.30pm
Learn all about and sew cushions. Styles, techniques, trends.
- Bring your sewing machine.
- Learn techniques for sewing cushions - trims and styles, using the correct insert.
- Bernina overlocker onsite to use.
- Create your own cushions.
- 2.5hrs x 2 / 30min lunchbreak over sewing for lifestyle conversation.
- $70.00 for full day workshop - includes fabric and notions (zipper & buttons) for technique samples and a cushion insert.
Make A Booking - Payment is required to secure your booking for this class.
Alterations!
Saturday July 21, 2012 10:00am - 3.30pm
Learn Alterations - Mend, Repair, Re-make and alter to fit.
- Bring your sewing machine.
- Learn techniques for hems, patching (traditional and contemporary),repairing and altering to fit.
- Be inspired to re-make and restore.
- Save $$$ on alterations!
- Bring along your bag of repairing…do it in class with guidance and an overlocker to use!
- 2.5hrs x 2 / 30min lunchbreak over fashion and lifestyle sewing conversation.
- $70.00 for full day workshop - includes repair kit including sewing machine needles and fabric for technique samples.
Make A Booking - Payment is required to secure your booking for this class.
Venue Information
Thirroul Community Centre & Library
352-360 Lawrence Hargrave Drive
Thirroul NSW 515
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Jennifer recommends Bernina and Vera’s Sewing Centre Fairy Meadow.
Bookings & Enquiries
Please contact Jennifer for all bookings and enquiries - homesewing@bigpond.com or phone 0419 575 062. Terms and conditions apply.
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