Time: 10.00am-1.00pm
Date: Saturdays, 2 May to 27 May 2026 (8 sessions - No class 6 June)
Where: Castlemaine Community House
Instructor: Ell
Learn practical skills to sew gifts, clothes and homewares.
Perfect for beginners ready to build confidence at the sewing machine! In this friendly, hands-on class, you’ll learn the essentials—from threading and tension, to stitching techniques, basic machine maintenance, and troubleshooting common issues.
Whether you’re completely new or just a bit rusty, we’ll guide you step-by-step to help you feel comfortable, capable, and inspired to sew.
This course is especially suited to those who have a machine at home but haven’t yet mastered using it. We encourage you to bring your machine along!
By the end of this short course, participants will be able to:
- Thread a sewing machine
- Sew straight lines and corners
- Follow a basic pattern
- Choose the right fabric for a project
- Start sewing simple projects at home
After this course: you could tell employers you have these new skills, do another course at Castlemaine Community House, study fashion, textiles or upholstery at TAFE or University, or apply for a job.
Bookings close Wednesday 29 April 2026
Date: Saturdays, 2 May to 27 May 2026 (8 sessions – No class 6 June)
Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm
Cost: $177.50 (Full) / $157.50 (Early Bird Discount available until 21 April) / $127.50 (Concession)
Facilitator: Ell
Ell brings over thirty years of experience in clothing design, costume work, upcycling, and creative garment transformation. Her skill is seeing the potential inside a piece — its structure, its future line, its next life.
