Private Sewing Lessons

• Adults: 18 years and older
• Teens: 12 to 17 years
• Kids: 7 to 11 years (Must attend a private lesson with an adult companion)
• Maximum of two attendees per lesson (excludes adult companion)

⚠️ATTENTION⚠️

• ️Available time slots vary according to the current group class schedule

Monday to Friday

• Morning lessons start at 9:30 am
• Midday lessons start at 12:30 pm
• Afternoon lessons start at 4:00 pm or 4:30 pm
• Evening lessons start at 6:30 pm

Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays

• Morning lessons start at 10:00 am
• Midday lessons start at 12:30 pm
• Afternoon lessons start at 3:00 pm

Private lessons are priced depending on the duration and number of attendees.

If Make It Nifty is providing sewing supplies, additional costs apply.

Tuesday to Friday

1 Attendee

• 2 hours | 1 Adult or Teen - AU$120.00
• 1.5 hours | 1 Adult or Teen - AU$90.00
• 1.5 hours | 1 Kid & 1 Adult - AU$90.00

2+ Attendees

• 2 hours | 2 Adults or Teens - AU$180.00
• 1.5 hours | 2 Adults or Teens - AU$135.00
• 1.5 hours | 2 Kids & 1 Adult - AU$135.00

Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays

1 Attendee

• 2 hours | 1 Adult or Teen - AU$180.00
• 1.5 hours | 1 Adult or Teen - AU$135.00
• 1.5 hours | 1 Kid & 1 Adult - AU$135.00

2+ Attendees

• 2 hours | 2 Adults or Teens - AU$270.00
• 1.5 hours | 2 Adults or Teens - AU$202.50
• 1.5 hours | 2 Kids & 1 Adult - AU$202.50

Private Sewing Lessons are tailored to participants' skill levels, interests, and abilities.

Below are the skill levels and suggested projects.

*The number of lessons required for projects may vary; the estimates given below are only indications.

Beginners

Beginners are new to sewing or haven't sewn for a long time. They are first taught how to thread and operate a sewing machine.

• Sewing Machine Basics (About one 2-hour lesson*)

Projects

• Cushion cover (About one 2-hour lesson*)

Beyond Beginners

Beyond beginners have a little sewing experience and know the basics of using a sewing machine. They are encouraged to practice and build their sewing skills by making simple projects.

Projects

• Zipper Pouch (About one or two 2-hour lessons*)
• Tote Bag (About two 2-hour lessons*)
• Elastic Pull on Skirt/Shorts (About three 2-hour lessons*)

Advanced Beginners and beyond

Advanced Beginners and beyond can confidently thread and operate their sewing machine and are ready to try some larger, more complex projects. They can choose to make a variety of projects.

• Clothes
• Bags
• Quilts
• Craft
• Toys
• Alterations & mending
• Much more...