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Due to LOTS of other commitments during first term, Nicole will be commencing classes in May 2009.



 

Brunswick

At the Brunswick Business Incubator -
420 Victoria St Brunswick, Vic.

Nicole Mallalieu's small group workshops give you lots of individual help and a fun, social sewing experience.

With no more than 6 people in the class, you'll get maximum attention and get lots done... while you chat around the sewing table with like-minded people!

Refreshments provided at all classes.

BYO Sewing Machine Recommended* although sewing machines can be supplied.

Read what past workshop participants have to say...

*It’s always best to work with the machine you know and love…. If you can't bring a sewing machine and want to participate in a class, we'll have one for you. Please book your machine when you’re booking in to the class.

 

ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS - Get started!

These workshops will help you to get the most out of your machine, and set you on the road to successful sewing! Suitable for beginners interested in any aspect of sewing, whether for bags, clothing or other projects.


Get to Know Your Sewing Machine - Understand your machine and learn how to use it well. In a small, supportive group you will learn how to troubleshoot simple problems and perform simple maintenance to ensure your machine's long-term "health".
1 Session - At the Brunswick Business Incubator
6.30-9pm Monday 11th May 2009

$45 includes materials
Email an enquiry

Download a Booking Form


Basic Sewing Skills - Learn the basic stitches, terminology and sewing techniques needed to read patterns and start your sewing addiction....!! You'll make simple bags and purses (including a zippered purse). Gain confidence in a small, supportive group with LOTS of individual attention. This course is the perfect stepping stone to Bags For Beginners


3 sessions – At the Brunswick Business Incubator
6.30-9pm 18th May - 1st June 2009
Fee: $125 for all three sessions
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Book into all four sessions for $155 (Get To Know Your Sewing Machine PLUS Basic Sewing Skills)
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Download a Booking Form

 

 

BEGINNER AND BASIC SEWING SKILLS - learn the basic principles of bag-making.

 

Bags For Beginners - Ideal for absolute beginners (or basic-level sewers who just need a little extra help with their first bag). Step by step help with all aspects of cutting, sewing, using zips and specialised fittings.

The small class size will ensure you get all the help you'll need to learn and gain confidence with your sewing, in a supportive group of fellow-newbies! Choose one of the Beginners Bag Patterns and learn how to make it your own design.

A great follow-on from Beginners Sewing Skills.

5 Sessions - At the Brunswick Business Incubator
6.30-8.30pm 13th July - 3rd August 2009
$235 includes pattern and materials kit

Email an enquiry
Download a Booking Form

 

 

 

BASIC TO INTERMEDIATE SEWING SKILLS - increase your skills and design ideas as you explore bag-making.

 

Better Bags and Purses - If you know how to use a sewing machine but need guidance with the basic techniques of bag-making, then this small-group class is the one for you.

Learn how to use interfacings to create structure in fabrics, how to insert zips and bag hardware plus lots of finer finishing techniques to make bags you'll be proud to carry, gift or sell. Work at your own pace with lots of one-on-one help from Nicole and watch your bag-making skills improve.....

6 Sessions - At the Brunswick Business Incubator
6.30-8.30pm
14th May - 18th June 2009
5th October - 2nd November 2009

$275 includes pattern and materials kit.

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A Bag in a Day - Make a bag in a day (Levels 1 and 2 bag patterns) and pick up lots of professional construction techniques and finishing tips for straps, bases and specialised fittings. For basic and intermediate sewing skills.

1 session – At the Brunswick Business Incubator
10.30am-4pm
21st June 2009
12th September 2009

$95 includes pattern and interfacing

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Download a Booking Form

 

 

 

INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED SEWING SKILLS - take your skills up a notch or two...

 

A Sharper Edge - Finishing techniques for intermediate and experienced sewers. Make bags with professional clout! Use hard bases with purse feet, make zippered pockets and closures, and learn lots of tricks for the finer points of using bag hardware and finishing. Say goodbye to "home-made" bags forever!

1 session intensive – At the Brunswick Business Incubator
10.30-4pm 31st October 2009
$95 plus pattern and materials (you may use pre-purchased Nicole Mallalieu bag patterns)

5-Session course – At the Brunswick Business Incubator
A chance to fully explore expert finishing techniques and practise them while finishing a number of different bags.
6.30-8.30pm 16th July - 6th August 2009
$225 plus pattern and materials

Email an enquiry
Download a Booking Form

 

Purse Frames - Learn to use purse frames by making a coin purse, make-up purse or clutch in this popular (and fun) class. Intermediate sewing skills required.

1 Session - At the Brunswick Business Incubator

13th June 2009
25th July 2009
7th November 2009

10.30am – 3.30pm
$85 includes pattern, frame, materials kit.

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Advanced Purse Frame Bags Make the 300mm Snap, the Teardrop or Puff purse to learn more advanced methods of purse construction. Get loads of help and individual attention in this small-group class in Nicole's studio.

4 Sessions - At Brunswick Business Incubator
6.30-9pm 23rd Nov 2009 - 10th December 2009

$200 plus cost of chosen kit/s

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Hats for all the Family

Learn to make hats for Summer and winter (just vary your fabric choice!) to keep the whole family covered year-round!!

Choose either a children's or adult's pattern for the class, and learn the techniques to make all sizes.

The patterns include a variety of brim widths and finishes, and are multi-size.

2 Sessions at the Brunswick Business Incubator
10.30- 3pm 11th & 18th October 2009
$185 includes pattern and interfacing

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Patternmaking for Bags I - Learn to turn your creative ideas into reality without the need to ever buy another bag pattern!

These intensive small-group workshops will cover the fundamentals of patternmaking and give you the skills to get started with designing your own simple bags.

Prerequisite - Intermediate to Advanced sewing skills and experience with sewing BAGS.

5 Sessions - At Brunswick Business Incubator
6.30-8.30pm 8th October 2009 - 5th November 2009

$245 includes materials

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Download a Booking Form

 

Patternmaking for Bags II- Extend your skills to learn more complicated patternmaking techniques (pleats, gathers, darts and more 'sculptural" shapes).

Prerequisite - Completion of "Patternmaking for Bags 1" or Swinburne "Unique Bags and Purses".

5 Sessions - At Brunswick Business Incubator
6.30-8.30pm 12th November -10th December 2009
$245 includes materials

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Download a Booking Form

 
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