KIKO SEW SCHOOL COURSES 2026 OPEN NOW

3 week Intermediate Mend/ Alter/ Repair Course

OUR 3 WEEK INTERMEDIATE MEND/ ALTER/ REPAIR COURSE

This course is suitable for those who know how to sew, but want to learn the concept of being able to repair and alter your own clothes. This includes things like fixing torn seams, some patching and hole repairs, hemming, resizing clothes and general small alterations that can take a boring piece of clothing and transform it into your new favorite garment. Having the skill under your belt to repair and alter your clothing is a game changer and incredibly sustainable. You will bring along some pieces that need repairing, mending or altering and you will be taken through step-by-step on how to do it- not only leaving with a brand new skill but also pieces that you've most likely had in the bottom of your wardrobe for a while-now with a new life!

Next intake: 

October/November

  • 3 week Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm-7:30pm starting on Wednesday the 14th October, running weekly through to Wednesday the 28th October. OPEN

Location: Kiko Studio- Ground floor, suite B, 119-121 King Street, Newcastle 2300

Course length: 3 weeks with 3 classes

Skill level: Students must have some sewing experience, be able to thread, unthread, set and operate a sewing machine independently and have some experience sewing garments. 

Spots: 8-10 spots maximum

What you'll learn (week by week)

Week 1: introduction to the course, assessing garments that students wish to alter/ repair and getting started on garments.

Week 2-3: Continue on garments while receiving one-on-one and group guidance. Being able to see other student's repairs and alterations will help fill you with even more knowledge and confidence to complete more on your own after the course!

What's included/ provided:

  • Some tools provided (details in student info pack on what materials and tools you will need)
  • overlocker provided
  • one-on-one guidance 
  • We have a few sewing machines available to borrow if needed, but these are reserved for anyone who does not have access to a machine. Please BYO sewing machine if possible and reach out if you need to borrow one (free of charge).

What to bring:

  • Sewing machine (Please ensure the machine is in good working order).
  • sewing kit with the basics like scissors and thread (more details on what to bring in your kit in student info pack)
  • Some garments that you have a vision for or that need repairing. *note that there may be some items that will not be suitable for alterations or repairs based on their condition. Things like small holes or tears, pants or skirts that need hemming, elastic that needs replacing or alterations such as taking in a pair of pants or a shirt are suitable*

Pricing:

  • $250 for an individual sign up.
  • $230 each if you book in with a friend. Each use code SEWTOGETHER for $20 off your individual bookings.

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