Term One - All Classes
Beginner Taster Evening
$95 - 3 Hours (One Evening) - This price includes all the materials you need for the evening.
CLASS DATES:
Monday 10th February 6pm-9pm
Wednesday 9th April 6pm-9pm
Are you interested in sewing but not sure if it's for you? Or would you like to give sewing a try without commiting to buying a sewing machine?
Then come along to my Beginners Taster Evening and I will show you everything you need to get sewing.
In this 3 hours class we will learn all about the sewing machine, once we have mastered the sewing machine, you will then sew yourself a simple cushion cover with envelope button closure to take home.
SKILL LEVEL:
This class is suited to complete beginners/ beginner sewist
Find out what you will learn here
Adults Beginners Class
$275 - 4 weeks (10 hours) - plus the cost of fabric for your projects.
CLASS DATES:
Wednesday 12th February - 5th March
6pm -8:30pm
Always wanted to learn to sew, or just haven’t sewn in a while or perhaps since school days and want a refresher.
Then the Adults Beginners Class is for you.
During this four week class, you will learn all the basic’s of sewing, starting with how to thread a sewing machine, we then move on to sewing seams and how to finish seam edges to give a nice finish to your projects. Once we feel confident and ready to sew, we get into our projects.
Click the learn more link below to see what you projects will make in this class.
SKILL LEVEL:
This class is suited to complete beginners/ beginner sewist
Find out what you will learn here
Sew an Apron Class
$165 - 2 weeks (6 hours) - this price includes the cost of the fabric & trims for your project.
CLASS DATES:
Thursday 27th February - 6th March
6pm -9pm
Ever wanted to make yourself an Apron?
Then come and join us for two evenings where we make ourselves an very cool apron and learn lots of new sewing techniques - click the ‘what you will learn button’ below to see them all listed.
This is a great class for those who have just completed the Beginners Taster class or the Adult Beginners and what to keep sewing.
Its also suitable for the more experienced sewers out there who just want a fun new apron too.
SKILL LEVEL:
This workshop is for confident beginners to advanced sewists.
Find out what you will learn here
Sew the Ashton Top
$150 - 3 weeks (7.5 hours) - plus the cost of the pattern and fabric for your project.
CLASS DATES:
Wednesday 19th March - 2nd April
6pm -8:30pm
Want to take the next step in your sewing journey?
Then the Ashton top (with sleeve extension) from Helens Closet is your next step.
If you have just completed the beginners class or you have sewn before but are feeling a bit rusty and lacking confidence to tackle something on your own, then the Ashton top is the class you have been looking for.
Click below to find out more deatils on this class and what you will learn.
SKILL LEVEL:
This workshop is for confident beginners to Intermediate sewists.
Find out what you will learn here
Sew a Cross-body Bag
$130 - 2 weeks (4 hours) - plus the cost of the fabric and zipper for your project (all other trims supplied)
CLASS DATES:
Thursday 3rd - 10th April
6pm -8pm
Cross-body bags are so on trend right now.
So how about making yourself one?
In two evenings you can create your very own cross bosy bag, fully lined & with a inside zipper pocket
All linings/ trims will be supplied, you just need to purchase outer fabric of your choice and a matching zipper.
Come join us, they are so much fun to make
SKILL LEVEL:
This workshop is for confident beginners to advanced sewists.
You need to be confident using a sewing machine to make these, if you are unsure if its suitable for you, just contact me for a chat.
Find out what you will learn here
Sew a Jumpsuit (Adults)
$150 - 3 weeks (7.5 hours) - plus the cost of the fabric for your project.
CLASS DATES:
Wednesday 22nd January - 5th February
6pm -8:30pm
Want to make yourself a jumspuit?
After the success of the kids jumpsuits, I have been asked to do an Adults Jumpsuit class, so here we go..
A relaxed wide leg jumpsuit with shoulder ties and elastic at the back to give some shape…
Perfect for summer.
SKILL LEVEL:
This workshop is a confident beginners to advanced
Find out what you will learn here
Kids Beginners Class
$250 - 4 weeks (7 hours) - This price includes all the materials you need for your three projects
CLASS DATES:
Monday 10th February - 3rd March
3:45pm -5:30pm
This class is for children 8yr+ who want to learn to sew, or has done some brief sewing but wants to learn more.
Three fun projects to make over the four weeks, plus we always have time to make scrunchies.
Click the learn more link below to see what projects you will make in this class.
SKILL LEVEL:
This class is suited to complete beginners
Find out what you will learn here
Kids Intermediate Class
$230 - 4 weeks (7 hours) plus the cost of your fabric for the Jumpsuit
CLASS DATES:
Wednesday 19th March - 9th April
4pm -5:45pm
A great next step class from the Kids beginners class for any kids wanting to continue their sewing journey.
Due to popular demand and because its still summer we are going to be making Jumpsuits again.
Find out what you will learn here
SKILL LEVEL:
This workshop is an confident beginners workshop
Kids Open Sew
$350 - 8 weeks (16 hours) plus the cost of your fabric/ notions required for your projects
CLASSES DATES:
Starts 13th February and runs every Thursday afternoon 3:45pm-5:45pm (excluding 13th March)
PLEASE NOTE: This class is NOT for beginners, you must be an intermediate sewer to join this class
New Class for 2025
Sign up for the entire Term and sew all the projects you heart desires.
Every Thursday afternoon for two hours you can work on a project of your choice, I will be in the studio to help you if you get stuck, depending on your project will depend on how much you get done, maybe its just one big project or a bunch of little ones, its up to you.
Not sure what to make? Contact me and we can have a chat and I would be happy to give you ideas.
This class needs three or more students to run.
SKILL LEVEL:
This class is suited to Intermediate to Advanced
Contact me if you are unsure if your child is suitable for the class
Find out what you will learn here
Private Lessons
$50 per hour
I offer private sewing lessions to anyone who is wanting some one on one time away from the pressure of a class
Any skill level is welcome, we can work on specific techniques that you want to improve, or make a garment together.
Find out what you will learn here
Groups/Party Sessions
Looking for something to do with a group of friends?How about a sew a scrunchie birthday party?
Come along and make a project and leave with a finished product.
I have a great selection of projects/ garments from 1 hour to 4hours depending on what you want?
Email thestitcherynz@gmail.com for information or with your idea for a party and we can chat further
Open Sew Classes
$40 - 2 hour classes
CLASSES RUN FORTNIGHTLY:
Thursday Mornings 9-11am
Friday Evenings 6-8pm
Concession card also available - pay for 5 classes get the 6th free
Come and join us at The Stitchery for some open sew sewing classes.
Come along and make whatever your heart desires, whether it be something for yourself, your friends or family.
Not sure what to make? Contact me and we can have a chat and I would be happy to give you ideas.
This workshop is for confident beginners to advanced sewists.
Find out what you will learn here