Frilly Tassel Workshop – 1 hour

Designed by Catherine Howell using Colourstreams Hand Dyed Wool Felt, Silk Ribbons and Silk Threads Presented by Karen Barrett from The Quilters Store The Embroiderers Store This workshop is based on a kit which contains instructions, pattern, hand dyed wool felt, hand dyed silk ribbon, hand dyed silk thread and sequins to create this beautiful tassel. Quick and easy to do with a stunning result that belies its’ simplicity. Available in four colourways – Jacaranda, Rose Blush, Ocean Blues and Lillipilli. 

Each Tassel Kit $20.00. 

 

Sewco -  Pattern Drafting Demonstration – 1 hour

Presented by Maria Opresnik

Would you like to learn how to make patterns for dresses, sleeves and pants that fit you like a glove?

Are you tired of spending hours adjusting commercial patterns only to find they still don’t fit?

Then why not learn about a pattern drafting system that solves all these problems and discover how to make patterns in YOUR measurements the quick and easy way.

Learn the tricks of the trade, giving you confidence to sew for yourself and even others.

With The Maria Martin Pattern  Drafting System, making patterns that fit has never been so easy to do; and you don’t need any previous experience. Now you can be your own designer.

Come along to a FREE informative demonstration by the product designer herself.

Maria Opresnik, developer of THE PATTERN DRAFTER, is a qualified dressmaker, pattern drafter, designer, tertiary teacher and private tutor. 

Maria started sewing at the age of 10 when her sister's hand-me-down clothes needed re-styling to fit her. Sewing on the Singer treadle machine that her mother brought out from Italy, Maria soon found sewing a pleasure rather than a chore. Therein began her love affair with sewing and her quest for perfection in garment making. 

While operating her own business and teaching, Maria found that she was not satisfied with the tools available for Pattern Drafting. Maria has solved this problem by creating a simple, accurate and quick Pattern Drafting system with easy to follow step-by-step instructions to take the mystery out of Pattern Drafting. 

Maria's motto is "keep it simple" and she has achieved that aim by creating THE PATTERN DRAFTER. 

Maria is confident you will find the experience of using THE PATTERN DRAFTER both enjoyable and rewarding because it has been developed to simplify and speed up your designs, whilst achieving an accurate fit.

Jeni has been in what is commonly known as ‘the rag trade’ for 44 years. 
Jenny started at the age of 16 with a TAFE certificate in fashion where she 
developed a love of fabrics, patchwork and quilting. She just loves the colours, patterns and textures of fabrics from all over the world. 
Since opening her shop 28 years ago it has become her passion. She teaches classes and workshops in all aspects of quilting from the dyeing of fabrics,  
piecing and free motion quilting and enjoys sharing her knowledge with her students whilst making new friends along the way.

Shrinky Machine Workshop presented by Jenifer Gimbert 1 hour

Learn how to enhance your quilts, bags, wall hangings and runners and its use
is only limited by your imagination.
This workshop takes in the general use of shrinky and what interesting uses
and affects you can acquire.
Make a bag for all your quilting needs that just won’t fall over.
Kit fee $20