Australian Sewing Guild Ltd upcoming events

Draft a Jacket Lining (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Learn how to draft a custom jacket lining that is easier to install, looks more polished, and feels more comfortable to wear. The class concludes with hands-on practice attaching the lining at the front hem, giving you the confidence to achieve a clean, professional finish.

Tutor - Louise Sparrow

Format - Lecture and Hands-on

Time

2:00 PM - QLD

3:00 PM - ACT, NSW, TAS, VIC

2:30 PM - SA

1:30 PM - NT
12:00 PM- WA

Elastic Essentials: Types, Techniques & Tips (21 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Learn about the different types of elastic and discover which type is best suited to your sewing project.

Techniqes demonstrated:

Joining elastic in the round
Encased & top-stitched elastic waistband
Flat waistband (for stretch fabrics)
Yoga-style waistband
Sewing lingerie elastic
Ruching
Shirring

Tutor - Louise Sparrow

Format - Lecture

Time:

2:00 PM - QLD
3:00 PM - ACT, NSW, TAS,VIC

12:00 PM - WA
1:30 PM - NT
2:30 PM - SA

Perfectly Matched: Stripes and Prints (5 Dec 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Learn how to work with stripes and prints so they appear continuous and uninterrupted across seams.

The tutor will discuss:

Setting realistic expectations for where pattern matching is possible
Selecting fabrics and patterns
Cutting methods to get perfect matching
Practical sewing techniques to keep everything lined up
Q&A session at the end

Tutor - Carmen Grantham

Format - Lecture

Time

2:00 PM - QLD

3:00 PM - ACT, NSW, TAS, VIC

2:30 PM - SA

1:30 PM - NT
12:00 PM- WA

Expert Knit V-Necks - 3 methods (10 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 04:00:00 GMT

V-necks are attractive because they highlight the wearer's face and elongate the neck. However V-necks in knits have a reputation for being difficult to sew. In this class you will learn 3 different methods to get a professional result every time.

Techniqes demonstrated:

faux mitred band
true mitred band
overlapped V point

Tutor - Louise Sparrow

Format - Lecture

Time:

2:00 PM - QLD
3:00 PM - ACT, NSW, TAS,VIC

12:00 PM - WA
1:30 PM - NT
2:30 PM - SA