Term Three Classes 2026
Beginner Taster Class
$95 - 3 Hours (One Session) - This price includes all the materials you need for the evening.
CLASS DATES:
Sunday 9th August, 2pm-5pm
Thursday 17th September, 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 super cute apron to take home.
SKILL LEVEL:
This class is suited to complete beginners/ beginner sewist
Find out what you will learn here
Adults Beginners Class
$250 - 4 weeks (10 hours) - plus the cost of fabric for your projects.
CLASS DATES:
Wednesday 22nd July - 12th August
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
Come sew a Shirt
$250 - 4 weeks (10 hours) - plus the cost of fabric & notions for your shirt.
CLASS DATES:
Thursday 13th August - 10th September (No class on 27th August)
6pm -8:30pm
Ever wanted to sew yourself a tailored shirt? But are intimidated by collars, cuffs and sleeve plackets and all the other tricky bits shirt seem to have?
Come join us for four weeks and you will gain all the skills needed to sew yourself a quality shirt.
This class focuses on all the techniques you need to get a professional result.
This class is ideal for confident sewers who have mastered the basics and are excited to dive into more advanced garment construction
SKILL LEVEL:
This class is suited to Intermediate Sewers upwards
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 27th July - 17th August
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 tocomplete beginners
Find out what you will learn here
Sew Winter PJ’s and friends
$250 - 4 weeks - Plus the cost of the fabric for your PJ Pants
CLASS DATES:
Monday 24th August - 14th September
3:45pm -5:30pm
Classes are designed for kids 8yr+ who have completed the kids beginners class - NOT SUITABLE FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS
We have two fun projects to make over the 4 weeks, Cozy winter flannelette pyjama pants and a friendly monster pyjama storage cushion that sits on your bed.
Both of these projects are the next step from the beginners class
Both projects are a challenge for kids wanting to advance their sewing skills.
SKILL LEVEL:
This workshop is for confident beginners to Intermediate sewists.
Find out what you will learn here
Kids Open Sew
$360 - 10 weeks (20 hours) plus the cost of your fabric/ notions required for your projects
CLASSES DATES:
Starts 23rd July and runs every Thursday afternoon finishing 24th September
3:45pm-5:45pm
PLEASE NOTE: This class is NOT for beginners, you must be an intermediate sewer to join this class
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 along the way, 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.
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
Lets sew Pockets
$95 - 3 Hours (One Evening) - This price includes all the materials you need for the evening.
CLASSES DATES:
Wednesday 26th August , 6-9pm
Come join me and learn how to sew some popular pockets techniques.
We all know that pockets are a must have these days, so don;t fear the pocket, embrace it with this one evening only class where we cover three types of pocket construction.
- Inseam Pockets
- Patch Pockets (both square and curved)
- Welt Pockets
SKILL LEVEL:
This workshop is for confident beginners to advanced sewists.
Find out what you will learn here
Open Sew Classes
$45 per class
CLASSES RUN FORTNIGHTLY:
Thursday Mornings 9-12pm (Three Hour Class)
Friday mornings 9-11pm
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 forconfident beginners to advanced sewists.
Find out what you will learnhere
Sunday Craft-a-noons
Sunday Craft-a-noons are coming
I am just finalizing the projects
MORE INFO COMING SOON
SKILL LEVEL:
This workshop is for confident beginners to advanced sewists.
Overlocker Lessons
$75 - Two hour private lesson - This price includes all the materials you need for the lesson
Have you bought a new overlocker? or maybe you own an overlocker that you really don’t feel confident in using or even threading into another colour, so everything is overlocked only in white?
Sounds like you need an overlocker lesson.
I offer a two hour get to know your overlocker private lesson where we will sit down together and I can show you what you need to learn to become a confident overlocker user … they realy aren’t that scary once you get to know them….
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 learnhere
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?
BYO your own drinks and party food also to make it more fun!
Email thestitcherynz@gmail.com for information or with your idea for a party and we can chat further