First time for everything

I recently put my hand up to conduct a Learn to Sew Workshop at the FAC during Term 3.

I thought it a good idea to introduce those interested in sewing for themselves, how to sew 'properly' - being as I'm an expert haha!
It's not that I pretend to always know how things should be done it's more likely I know how they shouldn't. My knowledge comes from years of studying, making mistakes, getting it right, watching others make mistakes & get it right and never being afraid to accept a challenge.

So anyway, in an effort to come up with some basic projects, that would not only appeal to but be achievable by those learning, I came up with a...

~Funky Spring Quilt~

This is my first attempt at quilting something scientifically!
I love that I got to use vintage fabric (sheets) and that it has exposed seams which will fluff up the more it's used and washed.

~Funky Summer Pyjama Pants~

Typically, this fabric was bought for something completely different ie.Funky Spring Quilt but I found it far too difficult to match it with 3 other fabric designs, so PJ pants it is!

~Satchel Bag~
OMG it was soooooo hard trying to choose one fabric - so I didn't, I snuck a couple of T-shirts in aswell!

~Art Diary/Journal Cover~

This came to me in a flash of brilliance - it is a flow on from the initial sewing exercises that I get the students to do.

All the projects come with patterns and instructions which the students can choose from over the 6wks.
I've always been concerned about running such a class because of the variables involved, namely the machines that each student would arrive with. Being that I'm not a sewing machine mechanic I could foresee machines needing attention I wouldn't have the expertise or time to give them. We did have a couple of issues with the first class but because of the couple of machines I had as backup everything went very smoothly and the girls show huge promise.