• You want to learn the skills to use a sewing machine to make simple items.

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must: 

• Have an interest in creating machine sewed items.
• Demonstrate good communication skills.
• Show ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Have good hand-eye coordination.
• Understand other peoples’ perspectives and opinions and respect for their views.
• Able to follow instructions and Work Health and Safety procedures.

This introductory course builds your skills and knowledge to use a sewing machine to sew a variety of simple items in a fun and friendly learning environment.

This course is perfect if you are looking to re-enter study to gain useful strategies to support your learning journey or to learn the new skill of sewing by machine. You will get to work at your own pace while you create and get to take home some exciting, sewed items.

Time Commitment – You will need to allocate sufficient time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on campus as outlined in your training plan; and undertake some independent study outside of class hours, to practice techniques to prepare for assessment.

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication: Interact with people from different backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust
• Teamwork: Collaborate with others respectfully and be open to feedback
• Problem Solving: Look for solutions and clarity when solving problems: ask questions, consider alternatives and respond to challenges
• Initiative: Be proactive and motivated, and seek help when necessary
• Planning: Manage time well, prioritise and complete tasks efficiently
• Self-Management: Reflect on your performance to grow and succeed in your studies. Taking responsibility for successes and failures is how we learn to be resilient and capable.
• Learning: Recognise and build on your strengths to embrace the knowledge and experience offered in your course. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • Threading a sewing machine and bobbin.
  • Lay and cut fabric.
  • Use a sewing machine
  • Trouble shoot common problems
  • Sew notions including zips, buttons, buttonholes
  • Communication in the workplace.
  • Self-confidence and teamwork.
• Technology: Use industry techniques, adapt to new tools and integrate digital technology into your learning.