Sew Near Me – Sewing Classes Sydney
Learn to sew classes. Small groups for maximum attention. Private sewing lessons available.
Beginner Sewing Class
Learn practical sewing skills you can use to make and alter clothes in my fun and hands-on sewing classes. Whether you’re a beginner sewer or want to refresh your skills, these classes offer a relaxed, fun and supportive environment designed to make learning enjoyable.
What’s covered in the class
- Basis sewing techniques
- How to use and set up a sewing machine
- Tips for sewing different fabrics
- Sewing kit essentials
- The fundamentals of altering clothes
During the class, we’ll make a reversible shopping bag that teaches you a wide range of foundation sewing skills and a wide range of techniques. All equipment, including fabric, is supplied. Bring your sewing machine or use one of mine.
Learn how to use a sewing machine
This class covers how to use a sewing machine. You’ll learn the purpose of each component, how to thread the machine correctly, wind and insert a bobbin, change needles, adjust stitch settings and sew safely and confidently. We’ll also cover common troubleshooting issues such as thread bunching, skipped stitches, broken needles and tension problems, so you understand not only how to operate your machine but how to solve simple problems when they arise. By the end of the class, you’ll feel comfortable setting up and using a sewing machine independently and have the confidence to continue practising at home.
Try sewing before buying your own equipment
If you’re curious about sewing but not quite ready to invest in your own machine, my sewing lessons are a great way to try it first. I supply everything you need including a sewing machine, tools, and materials, so there’s no need to buy anything upfront. It’s a low-pressure, practical way to see if sewing is something you enjoy before committing to any equipment.
About the class
- Small group classes: This is a small group class with a maximum of 4 people with ample attention given to each person.
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Sewing machine: This is a hands-on class and attendees can bring their own sewing machine. If you don’t have a sewing machine, I have ones available for use during the class.
- Location: Classes are held on the Northern Beaches Sydney (near Northern Beaches Hospital).
- Refreshments: Morning or afternoon tea will be available for attendees to enjoy. Unfortunately, we cannot cater to the specific dietary or allergy requirements of individual attendees.
Clothes alteration and upcycling workshops
Have clothes sitting in your wardrobe that don’t fit properly, need repairing, or simply aren’t your style anymore?
My clothes alteration and upcycling workshops are designed to help you transform garments you already own into pieces you’ll actually wear. Rather than throwing clothes away, you’ll learn practical techniques to resize, repair, alter and refashion them, extending their life and reducing textile waste.
Bring along a bag of clothes and I’ll provide personalised suggestions based on your items, skill level and goals. To ensure everyone receives plenty of individual attention, we typically focus on up to three garments per person during the workshop. Depending on the items you bring, you may learn how to shorten hems, take in seams, adjust waistbands, replace elastic, alter necklines, improve fit or completely transform a garment into something new.
These small-group workshops are suitable for people with basic sewing skills and provide plenty of opportunity for individual guidance. They are a fantastic way to build confidence, save money and create a wardrobe that better reflects your personal style.
What’s covered in the workshop
- Upcycling and alteration ideas tailored to the garments you bring
- How to identify garments that are suitable for alteration or upcycling
- Common clothing alterations and repair techniques
- Tips for working with different fabrics and garment types
- Ideas for transforming existing garments into something completely new
- Practical advice to improve garment fit and extend the life of your wardrobe
About the workshop
- Small group workshop: Maximum of 5 participants to ensure everyone receives personalised guidance and support.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Sewing machine: Bring your own sewing machine or use one of mine during the workshop.
- Location: Frenchs Forest on Sydney’s Northern Beaches (near Northern Beaches Hospital).
- What to bring: Bring 3–5 garments you’d like to alter, repair or upcycle.
- Refreshments: Morning or afternoon tea is provided. Unfortunately, I cannot cater for specific dietary requirements or allergies.
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Dressmaking courses
Ready to move beyond basic sewing projects and start making clothes that fit?
My dressmaking courses are designed for people with basic sewing skills who want to learn how to create made-to-measure clothing using commercial sewing patterns. Each course focuses on a specific garment category, including tops, skirts, dresses and pants.
You’ll learn how to take accurate body measurements, choose the correct pattern size, understand finished garment measurements, identify common fit issues and make simple pattern adjustments so your finished garments fit your body properly.
Unlike many sewing classes that focus purely on construction, my dressmaking courses teach you how to understand fit. You’ll learn how to read the signs that indicate why a garment doesn’t fit and what adjustments are needed to achieve a better result.
With a maximum of three participants per course, there is plenty of opportunity for personalised guidance and one-on-one support. By the end of the day, you’ll leave with a finished made-to-measure garment, your adjusted sewing pattern and the skills to apply these techniques to future sewing projects.
What’s covered in the course
- Understanding commercial sewing patterns
- Taking accurate body measurements
- Choosing the correct pattern size
- Understanding finished garment measurements
- Identifying common fit issues
- Making simple pattern adjustments
- Fabric selection and garment planning
- Garment construction techniques
- Professional sewing and finishing methods
- What you’ll take home
- A finished made-to-measure garment
- Your adjusted sewing pattern
- Fit notes and alteration references
- The knowledge and confidence to apply these techniques to future sewing projects
- How to read signs that indicate why a garment doesn’t fit and what adjustments are needed to achieve a better result.
The skills learned can be applied to future sewing projects long after the course is finished.
About these classes
- Small group course: Maximum of 3 participants to allow for extensive one-on-one support and personalised fitting assistance.
- Duration: 6 hours (10:00am – 4:00pm)
- Skill level: Suitable for people with basic sewing skills and confidence using a sewing machine.
- Sewing machine: Bring your own sewing machine or use one of mine.
- Location: Frenchs Forest on Sydney’s Northern Beaches (near Northern Beaches Hospital).
- Refreshments: Tea, coffee and light refreshments are provided. Participants should bring their own lunch.
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Private sewing lessons
Private lessons are available at my workshop or a location of your choosing.
Are you eager to learn how to sew or refresh your sewing skills in a relaxed, supportive environment tailored to your needs? My private sewing lessons offer the perfect opportunity to dive into the creative and practical world of sewing with one-on-one guidance from an experienced sewing teacher.
Whether you’re a total beginner sewer or someone looking to refresh and enhance your skills, my private sewing lessons are tailored to you. The focus is on creating a relaxed, fun, and supportive environment where you can learn at your pace and ask all your questions without any pressure.
In-home private sewing lessons. Perfect for beginners, homebodies, or anyone needing extra support.
Would you love to learn to sew but find it difficult to attend group classes or my workshop location? Whether due to disability, health reasons, or simply feeling more comfortable in your own space, my in-home private sewing lessons are a personalised and practical way to begin (or continue) your sewing journey. We can use your sewing machine or I can bring one of mine.
These one-on-one sessions are tailored to your experience, pace and learning style. You’ll gain hands-on skills while working on a simple project that teaches the essential foundations of sewing. From understanding fabric and threading a machine to safely using sewing tools, I’ll guide you every step of the way.
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* If you’re an NDIS participant, you may be able to claim the cost of your sewing lessons under your plan. Please speak with your support coordinator or plan manager to see if it’s covered as part of your funding.
Sewing Classes Sydney
Elevate your wardrobe. Learn how to make new clothes. Alter and refashion existing garments.
Whether you’d like to learn how to start sewing, use a sewing machine, alter and upcycle clothes, or create made-to-measure garments, I’d love to help you on your sewing journey.
All classes are held at my sewing studio in Frenchs Forest on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, near Northern Beaches Hospital. Private sewing lessons are also available at my workshop or your home.
I hope to see you at a class soon.
Bex Mitchell
0418 118 401
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