Class with Aiga Geddes
Techniques covered:
- Cutting out pattern pieces, noting the markings
- Making a patch pocket
- Lining a bag
- Covering piping cord and inserting piping detail into a bag
- Zipper detailing, including zipper tabs, zipper facings and inserting a zipper into a lined bag
- Skill level: Basic sewing machine skills for student’s own sewing machine
The kit will contain: Recycled embroidery, contrast fabric, interfacing fused to pattern pieces ready to be cut out, zipper, thread, piping cord, grosgrain ribbon, & project notes. Supplied in ziplock bag.
This is one of the series of 6 Essential Embroidery skills classes, which comprise the Guildโs foundation Certificate in Embroidery.
Please bring the following items to the class:
- Working sewing machine with all-purpose foot and zipper foot. Students must be able to operate their machine confidently.
- Embroidered fabric such as the centre piece of a ‘duchess set’ measuring at least 32 cm x 24 cm (OPTIONAL). See note below.
- SHARP scissors
- Pins
- Seam ripper (unpicker)
- Hand sewing needles
- Marker pencil/water erasable pen
- Tape measure
- Ruler
Note:ย Those who do not wish to provide their own embroidered fabric, can purchase a suitable piece for an additional $10. The embroidered fabric supplied will be similar to the photographed example, but there will be a choice of both embroidered fabric and colour of the lining.
The advantage of ordering the complete kit (including fabric) is that the material is fused to an interfacing and the pattern is traced on. This will save time at the beginning of the class.
General Class Information
Located in The EGQ Guild Rooms
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There are 4 steps at the entrance to the building and the ground floor area, as a result, wheelchair access is difficult and not recommended. Classes are usually held in the upstairs room which can only be accessed via the stairs.
Getting Here
- Free parking is available on Saturday and Sunday in Warry, Kennigo and Love Streets (behind the Guild).
- Fortitude Valley train station is a 5-minute walk away (exit via Brunswick Street).
- Numerous bus routes service Fortitude Valley. The closest stop, adjacent to the Guild building, is Brunswick Street at St Pauls Terrace, stop 5.
Your equipment
The Guild accepts no responsibility for difficulties with, or damage to your equipment.
Cancellation Policy
If a class is cancelled by the Guild all fees paid will be refunded. No refunds will be given for cancellations within two weeks of the class date. If more than two weeksโ notice is given, a refund will be offered, less $20 administration fee. Payment for kits will not be refunded but, if already purchased, the kit can be collected from the Guild rooms.
