Sewing: Upcycle, Repair, Create

Course summary

Join our 4-week sewing course and discover how to turn forgotten garments into something beautiful and useful.

Learn essential sewing and repair skills while completing a range of upcycled projects using old T-shirts and clothing in need of repair or redesign. Reduce waste, save money, and express your creativity through sustainable sewing practices.

 

What you will learn

  • how to repair or darn / patch a garment
  • how to recycle a garment

What you will get

  • techniques to create items
  • finished items
  • to gain confidence in using your sewing machine

What you need to bring

  • sewing machine *must be in working condition or recently serviced
  • materials
  • sewing accessories – scissors, thread, chalk, pins, needles, measuring tape

About the tutor

Amanda Lobo is a passionate fashion design educator and sewing mentor based in Melbourne’s west, with over 15 years of experience in fashion design, product development, and garment construction. Alongside her industry experience, she has spent many years teaching people of all ages how to sew and develop their creative skills. Known for her hands-on and inclusive teaching style, she empowers students to explore creativity through fabric, design, and sustainable making practices.

Outside the classroom, Amanda runs The Sorting Company, a home organising business, and creates handmade textile goods under her label NudiBags.

Amanda’s Instagram

Course cost

COST: $140.00

Class availability: 8 PLACES REMAINING

Course dates

Tuesday 10 November
10.00am – 12.00pm (4 sessions)

Book this course

To enrol in this course, fill out the form below. Remember to add the details of any other students who are part of your booking.

Please note: This class requires a minimum number of students to go ahead. For this reason, we encourage students to book at least 5 days prior to the course/workshop. In the unlikely event that we don't get enough enrolments, we may need to postpone to a later date or cancel the course/workshop. You will be advised via email or text prior to the class commencing.

8 PLACES AVAILABLE

Enrolment details – Student 1

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How to book short courses and workshops

Online

Follow the prompts to choose a course, enter your details, complete payment and finalise your enrolment.

By phone

Call 9687 1560 during office hours and have your credit card details ready. We accept MasterCard and Visa.

In person

Come to YCC at 59 Francis Street, Yarraville during office hours to enquire or enrol and pay in person.