Sewing is a invaluable skill that is slowly begin lost in younger generations. Gone are the days where sewing was taught in school, or even at home; this skill is now found in only a small portion of the community.
Create. Hobby Studio in Observatory offers a fun and informative way to bring this dying skill back to life. Kids, teens, adults, boys, girls, men, women; all are welcome to have sewing lessons in a creative and encouraging space.
They offer all kinds of sewing projects from cushion covers and serviettes to towels and clothing. The lessons include hand stitching techniques and how to use an electronic sewint machine. All tools are provided, so customers are invited to just bring their excited and eager self.
Sewing courses
Create. Hobby Studio currently offers 12 sewing classes or projects. The best one to begin with, is the Beginners Course, Level 1 class. In this six-week course, students will be introduced to the basics of a sewing machine, as well as to elastics, zips, buttons and buttonholes and hems. Students will be taught how to read a bought pattern and be guided through two exciting sewing projects.
If students are already familiar with the basics, they can opt for the Intermediate – Advanced, Level 2 class. This course consists of 14 lessons of two hours each and will guide students through a selection of clothing items, such as a skirt, dress, pants and blouse for women, and a T-shirt, hoodie, pants and a shirt for men.
For the more skilled students, Create. Hobby Studio also offers an Intermediate – Advanced, Level 3 Sewing class. Women can learn to trace a garment, and learn how to make a tailored blazer, sleeveless designer hoodie, leggings, top with lace appliqué and handbag. Men will learn to trace a garment, and how to make a waistcoat, classic blazer, gym bag, letter appliqué gym vest and running shorts. If time allows, students will also be guided through up-cycling an old clothing item.
Other sewing projects
Create. Hobby Studio also offers more tailored (pun intended) lessons or projects if students are interested in something more specific. Their Sewing Project Help Class offers students the opportunity to choose their own project or choose something from the available pattern collection to work on. For the students who are already skilled at sewing, but struggle with patternmaking, the Patternmaking course teaches students to draft patterns from a patternmaking book, draft a basic bodice, sleeve, skirts and trouser block, and teach students how to manipulate patterns.
Then there are also fun project that are perfect for group events. Kids School Holiday Sewing Camps for kids aged 7 to 15 will give them a small introduction to the sewing machine and will lead them through fun projects for three days.
Create. Hobby Studio’ Teambuilding project is perfect for groups who need to get some fun time in to build team skills. Customers can choose a fun project to do and stimulate the creative side of the team. The environment will encourage students to learn to work together and have fun doing it.
Bachelorette Parties or Kitchen-teas are also very popular at Create. Hobby Studio. This fun and memorable experience is the ideal activity to do with friends and family before turning from Ms to Mrs. Students will have the freedom to customize the lesson as they please: mabye break the ice with getting everyone involved in creating a honeymoon beach towel or some sexy underwear for the bride to be? This is a great option for groups ranging from three to ten people.
Whether it’s for an event, or simply to learn a useful skill, sewing lessons can be a fun and enlightening experience for all involved. It’s about time this skill makes a comeback in society!
Details:
- Location: 142 Lower Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925
- Website: createhobby.co.za
- Contact: Email [email protected] or call 076 494 0069
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