About our KIDS Classes
TYPES OF CLASSES
HAND SEWING
Start your child's passion to become a Sewist by introducing them to the world of Hand Sewing! We learn how much thread to cut, thread the needle, practice tying knots, lean running stitch & overstitch. Felt shapes are prepared for your child to stitch & stuff. This class is for ages 5+. It is preferred older children attend before booking sewing machine classes, sewists need hand sewing too!
JNR SEWING CLUB
This class is for young children wanting to try their hand at sewing. The children will have the opportunity to sew on a sewing machine assisted, as well as have a go at some hand stitching. We will have some projects available but this class is also encouraging of children making their own designs of small items. They can draw patterns, cut fabric, add trim, fill with stuffing, whatever takes their fancy. This class is for ages 5+.
EMBROIDERY
Let's do some Slow Stitching. In our fast paced world and our want for instant gratification there is nothing like working on a project that takes a bit of time. Embroidery is therapy for me and it can be as detailed as you like. There is no need to work from a pattern, children can make their own designs.
Children will receive a kit so they can take home and continue stitching. Kit includes a hoop, fabric, embroidery thread and needle. I'll teach them several stitches, how to get their pattern on the fabric and how to present their finished work. This class is for ages 5+.
ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS
This is the Miss Mary signature class to get your young ones sewing. We learn how to use the sewing machine, machine safety, how to wind a bobbin, thread the machine, sew straight lines, pivot & reverse stitch. Children then learn step by step how to make their own bunting. This project is brilliant as it is repetitive and something they can continue making at home in their own time. This class is only for children aged 10+ unless they have completed Hand Sewing and have been invited to attend.
QUILTED CUSHION
This class is a follow on from the Absolute Beginners. You must have completed the Absolute Beginners before attending this class. We start to introduce seam allowance in this class, practice sewing straight, pinning, cutting & trimming and includes an introduction to the basic process of quilting. This is another class the children walk away from feeling totally accomplished.
FABRIC BASKETS
This is the class to complete after the Quilted Cushion! We will revisit working with a seam allowance, cut your fabric and lining, pinning, work with batting, sew handles, trim seam allowances and top stitch to finish off. If your seam allowances aren't spot on with this project, it will not come together! This pattern will also available in the Miss Mary Shop as part of the learn at home series.
SHIRRED SKIRT & SCRUNCHIE
Start working with light weight fabric and learn how to cut/prepare it so it's perfectly straight! We will learn a technique called shirring and make a skirt at whatever length the children prefer. Finishing off edges of fabric and hemming is taught in this class. We finish off making a Scrunchie using the Miss Mary method.
LOUNGE PANTS OR SHORTS
Another favourite...Lounge Pants/Shorts will include skills such as working with a pattern, pinning, cutting, sewing straight stitch, finishing off edges with zig zag, elastic casings and hems.
OTHER CLASSES...
A range of other classes are often on offer including the overnight bag, t-shirts, tops, dresses, mini quilts and softies.