STITCHING UP SOME FUN

EVER WANTED TO TAKE UP A HEM ON YOUR FAVOURITE DRESS, OR PAIR OF PANTS, BUT NOT QUITE KNOWN HOW TO GO ABOUT IT?

The Coolum heArts community arts centre is about to come to your rescue with the addition of a community sewing skills class on the first Saturday of every month starting on February 4 with local tailor Pete Trimble of Pete Sews.

Pete has over 10 years’ experience in the trade, is a successful business owner and a qualified trainer.

The classes are aimed at helping attendees to learn how to repair their own clothing, complete simple alterations, build confidence using a sewing machine, under the careful tutelage of Pete. The cost of the classes will be $20 and sewing machines will be supplied.

Coolum Hearts activities coordinator Sheryl Williams said people could bring their own projects to do, like mending, alterations, or perhaps something they would like to create – or they could choose from a number of simple projects that Pete will have on display, like aprons, bags, wine glass coaster sets etc.

The classes will be held from 10am to 3pm at the Coolum Hearts Shed.

Phone 0478 646 330, email coolumhearts@gmail.com or follow them on Facebook.

The Coolum HeArts shed is at the corner of Elizabeth and Sunrise Avenue, Coolum.