Australian Sewing Guild Ltd upcoming events

Low-Profile Welt Pocket (22 Jul 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

There are those who love to make bound buttonholes, single- and double-welt pockets and other couture details, and there are those who put the pattern back in the drawer when they see such things.

In this class you will learn a simple technique for sewing a single-welt pocket with just two pattern pieces. This style of pocket is best suited to unlined, casual garments.

Tutor - Louise Sparrow

Format - Lecture

Time

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

1:30 PM - SA

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

Inset Corners (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Inset corners can appear in many areas of a garment—such as cut-on shawl collars, inset panels, and godets. Creating a clean, sharp corner can be tricky. In this class, you’ll learn two effective techniques for constructing inset corners, along with methods to stabilise them and prevent stretching or fraying.

Tutor - Louise Sparrow

Format - Lecture

Time

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

1:30 PM - SA

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

Designer Patch Pocket (22 Aug 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Pockets are a useful addition to any garment but why be satisfied with boring? Turn a patch pocket into a design feature.

Tutor - Louise Sparrow

Format - Hands-on

Time

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

1:30 PM - SA

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

Peter Pan Collar (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Vintage style is having a moment, and the timeless Peter Pan collar is the perfect way to embrace the trend. Learn how to draft a custom collar to suit any pattern, then master the techniques for constructing perfectly symmetrical collar halves for a professional finish.

Tutor - Louise Sparrow

Format - Hands-on

Time

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

1:30 PM - SA

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

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

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

2:30 PM - SA

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