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Perth Hills Sewing
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22.01.2022 Just discovered this event tomorrow evening, I am keen to go and meet Jane Milburn as I've watched her work for a while now. She was good enough to include me as one of the makers in her Slow Clothing Project a couple of years ago - https://textilebeat.com/making-feels-good-julie-livingstone/
20.01.2022 Another project completed in class this week, this is one of a set of very bright and colourful cushion covers. Great idea to bring new life to some chair seats which were looking a little sad.
18.01.2022 I've been working on making some re-usable shopping bags ahead of the ban on single use bags which starts this weekend. Here are some of my prototypes, two made of fairly plain curtain fabric which I was given, and a brighter one from an old sheet. They had a successful trial run yesterday, now I need to make some more to have enough for my weekly shop. And try to remember to take them with me when I go to the shops! What's your plan?
13.01.2022 As a change from the necessary but mundane shopping bags I've been making lately, I spent yesterday with the Embroiderers' Guild making fabric beads. Mine didn't get very far, but it was fun! See more at http://julielivingstone.com/2018/07/22/sewing-as-therapy/
13.01.2022 A great first workshop session yesterday at @TheSoundTemple, thanks everyone! Now working on prototype produce bags from upcycled sheer curtains, perfect for holding fruit and vegetables. I've also made a zipped bag to hold my reusable shopping bags, both of these are projects for future workshops.
12.01.2022 PLEASE SHARE THIS POST IN PERTH: MEND THE REEF WHILE MENDING YOUR CLOTHES!! Eco Fashion Week Australia is again hosting Mending Workshops to support The Re...ef Restoration Foundation (https://reefrestorationfoundation.org/) . For a $10 donation learn Simple Mending and Darning Techniques from experienced Australian Sewing Guild tutors to make your clothing last longer and keep it out of Landfill!! Slow Fashion guru, Jane Milburn, author of 'Slow Clothing, Finding Meaning in What We Wear' will be available to sign her book and provide inspiration to participants. Check out the link: https://www.ecofashionweekaustralia.com/efwa-mending-works/ See more
11.01.2022 Great to see the launch of Fibres West programme for 2019 - some great tutors. I've enrolled and am hoping to get into a workshop on Zero Waste fashion with @hollymcquillan. A long wait, almost 12 months, but I'm sure it will be worth it! I certainly enjoyed last year's event and the new programme is equally promising.
10.01.2022 I spent Saturday at another great workshop with the Australian Sewing Guild, making a Japanese knot bag. It's a slightly odd shape, and hard to get a good photo of when it's not actually being used, but it's something that's been on my 'to do' list for a while. I cut up an old denim skirt, and all those frayed edges were just too good to throw away, so I used them as trim. I think I'll make at least another one, but I might look at tweaking the shape a little after I've tried using this one for a while.
09.01.2022 Anybody looking for work? Hope this is ok to post here - Cushion Factory in Midland are looking for suitably experienced casual sewing people to assist in making box cushions and scatter cushions ( with or without piping ) at home and/or at the factory. Immediate start, piece rates, quality machinists only. Must have walking foot machine and overlocker at home or be able to work at our factory with our machines. Please phone Sam on 0403156854 if available. Thank you
06.01.2022 Really really excited to be asked to run some workshops @TheSoundTemple on upskilling and upcycling at the same time. We will be learning how to make some re-usable shopping bags from recycled or donated fabric, as an introduction or re-introduction to your sewing machine. (Or one of ours for hire if you don't have one). The workshops start on July 17th, more info here https://thesoundtemple.com.au/event/upskill-and-upcycle/ Regular Thursday night classes are taking a break for two weeks to coincide with school holidays, and start back on July 19th.
02.01.2022 This time last year I was beginning to run sewing classes. Unfortunately it didn't work out quite as well as I'd hoped, so now I'm wondering if there's a Plan B. Open to suggestions.
