Learn to sew at Make-Do workshop in Coledale

My mum sewed and while she didn’t exactly give me lessons, I learned from her because she always had a sewing project on the go. When I was at uni I made clothes and sold them at the local markets.

My most difficult sewing project was a bridesmaid’s dress in gold satin with a boned bodice and lemon yellow overskirt. Eek! … a very 80s look. Later, working on film sets with props and costumes, having sewing skills was invaluable.

Once you know how to wrangle a sewing machine, it’s easy to take on simple projects like repairing a split seam or making new cushion covers.

You can alter clothes you own that don’t fit quite right, mend things rather than throw them away, and adapt vintage and thrift purchases to get on board with the “circular fashion” movement, save resources and help solve the fashion industry waste crisis.

Make-Do is a local library of things where members can borrow items for DIY projects, parties or events rather than having to buy or hire them.

Make-Do has several sewing machines available for borrowing. Join up at makedo.myturn.com.

We also have free memberships for concession card holders and those who are unemployed.

A big thank you to BlueScope WIN Community Partners Program who generously provided Make-Do a grant to facilitate this workshop.

Sewing Basics Workshop

Coledale residents and Make-Do members Shelley O’Neil and Alison Merceia will teach you the basics of sewing machines and how to use them on Saturday, 22 July 10am-12pm at the Coledale Community Hall. It’s FREE for Make-Do members.

Tickets via Humanitix. Get in quick! Limited places.