Course Overview
Discover the creative and relaxing world of patchwork, appliqué and quilting in this hands-on sewing course for beginners and experienced makers alike. Learn traditional and contemporary quilting techniques while creating handmade textile projects in a supportive and welcoming learning environment.
This practical course introduces essential patchwork and quilting skills including fabric selection, cutting techniques, sewing machine use and quilt construction methods. Participants will learn how to combine fabrics, colours and patterns while developing confidence working on quilts, bags and creative sewing projects.
Suitable for complete beginners as well as students continuing existing projects, the course supports learners working at their own pace with individual guidance from an experienced tutor. Classes encourage creativity, mindful making and the enjoyment of handmade textile arts.
Whether you want to learn a new hobby, improve quilting skills or enjoy relaxing creative time away from busy routines, this course provides a rewarding introduction to patchwork and quilting techniques.
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!
What you will learn
Course outline
In this course you will learn:
- Learn how to follow and read written instructions and diagrams
- Instruct on using your sewing machine, 1/4" foot and walking foot
- Learn how to use tools (rotary cutter, cutting mat and inch cutting ruler) to cut fabric correctly
- Instruct on appropriate needles, thread and fabric
- Learn how to make bags, quilts and other projects
Course outcome
By the end of this course, participants will understand the foundations of patchwork, appliqué and quilting techniques. Students will gain confidence using quilting tools, sewing machines and fabric construction methods while creating handmade textile projects and developing creative sewing skills.
Participants will also build practical skills that can be applied to future quilting, patchwork and sewing projects.
What you need to know
Entry requirements
This course is suitable for beginners or intermediate.
What you need to provide
- Fabric for first session and/or project you would like to make
- Clean or serviced Sewing Machine with all accessories and instruction book
- 1/4" Foot and Walking Foot for their machine
- Machine thread – cotton or poly cotton
- Rotary cutter
- Cutting mat
- Patchwork inch measuring ruler
- Tape measure
- Paper scissors and fabric scissors
- Sewing kit
- Glass head pins
- Mechanical pencil, pen and note book
- Further requirements will be discussed at the first lesson.