Sew for Joy! – Personalise your clothing!
16 Flour Mill Way, Summer Hill
Sydney,
NSW
2130
Australia
May 25 at 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm AEST
About the Event
Ready to transform your wardrobe and express your creativity? Join Sew for JOY! – Personalise Your Clothing and discover how to make your clothes truly YOU! In a welcoming, supportive environment at the Flour Mill of Summer Hill, you’ll learn to up-cycle, embellish, and reinvent your existing clothes, making fashion sustainable, fun, and full of personal meaning.
This class combines community support, emotional well-being, and creativity in one vibrant experience. It’s more than sewing—it’s about social connections, building relationships, and crafting a stronger, connected community in Inner West Sydney.
You’ll learn:
- How to add patchwork pockets, ruffles, flounces, and pleats
- Decorative stitching techniques
- How to create elastic or drawstring channels
- Fun, simple ways to repurpose and personalise garments
Bring your sewing machine or use one of ours! All fabrics, resources, and tools are provided. Tea and coffee available too!
Who Should Attend
- Anyone looking to unleash their creativity
- Beginners (a little sewing experience helps, but not necessary!)
- Those interested in community activities, mental health support, or things to do this weekend
- Families, neighbours, and anyone ready to make new friends while learning new skills
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult/guardian. Carers attend free and can relax in our cozy lounge area.
What’s the Cost
$20 per person
About the Host
Led by passionate Little BIG host, Rosa. Read more about Rosa here: https://littlebigfoundation.org/meet-rosa-stitching-community-together-one-thread-at-a-time/
About the Venue
Held at Little BIG House in the iconic Summer Hill Flour Mill—a community hub for Inner West events, volunteering opportunities, and shared workspaces.
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