CLASSES & TUITION
We have classes to help people get more from their sewing & their machines (we don’t have a wide range but enough to give your sewing a real boost!) Our classes are held by Allmake staff and guest teachers who are highly experienced and are keen to share their knowledge and help you no matter what level of experience you have or what age you are!
Please call us to find out the latest dates and time for the following classes that we hold.
Get to know your sewing machine.
Become familiar with your sewing machine by learning about each part of your machine, how it works and how to maintain it. This is a single class specific to your machine, booking is essential. In a one-on-one setting we work through the functions and features at a pace that you feel comfortable with, so that you feel competent using all aspects of your machine. We take the time to show you how to use your needle threader, wind a bobbin correctly, thread the machine, how to use all the knobs, dials and buttons, and go through all your accessories that come with the machine. We also go through maintenance, needle and thread types and basic handling of the machine.
Tutors: Corrie McNeil, Margrit Leuenberger or Wendy Murray
Cost: $90 (1 hr) (1/2 hour is $50)
Please note, this is a free class for all owners of new machines bought at Allmake, embroidery machines owners receive a second lesson for learning how to use the embroidery unit.
Make and mend
"There should be an extra day of the week called 'Sewday'" Unknown
Beck is passionate, friendly and an engaged educator. She began sewing as a young child and continued her passion for sewing, creating, designing, and mending into her career as a Home Economics teacher. Beck has experience in all facets of dress making and sewing and can help you navigate the steps required to help you start, problem solve or successfully complete an unfinished project with confidence.
With those in mind who don't know how to start a chosen pattern, or are stuck to know how to go on, Beck will help you jump through the hoops to successfully finish your project. With a small group of like minded makers and menders, you will get plenty of one on one time with Beck in this class. Booking and pre-payment is essential.
Tutor: Beck Stevens (This class is now held in Hawthorn, please contact her on 0421993362 to book in and for more details)
Cost: $30 (2 hrs, max 5 students per class)
Beck's children's class is all about helping your child gain confidence in cutting, pinning, sewing and problem solving. With their own chosen fabric and notions, and with some gentle instruction and guidance, your child complete set project amoungst peers in a very friendly and encouraging environment. Once you have booked and pre-paid for the class, Beck will supply the requirements list for the sewing project.
Tutor: Beck Stevens (This class is now held in Hawthorn, please contact her on 0421993362 to book in and for more details)
Cost: $70 for a project completed over two afternoon sessions
Sew it begins…
Get to know your overlocker
Become acquainted with the basic functions of your overlocker in this hands on class. You will learn how to thread, maintain and tweak the tension for different fabrics and set the machine up for rolled hem, 3-thread and 4-thread overlocking. You will leave this class feeling more competent and empowered! This class is a lot of fun – come and learn about something which otherwise can be an exercise in frustration. This is a one off practical, hands on class, booking and pre-payment is essential. This is a one-on-one class for customers who have not bought their overlocker from us in last 12 months.
Tutor: Margrit Leuenberger
Cost: $90 (1 x hr for one-on-one classes)
Please note, this is a free class for all owners of overlockers bought at Allmake within 12 months of purchase, these classes have a maximum of 2 students per class.