Australian Sewing Guild Ltd upcoming events

iPAD COVER SEW-ALONG (1 Apr 2026)

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Create your own 'designer' iPad (or tablet) cover - a simple and fun project! A calculator is provided to determine the correct size, based on the dimensions of your device.

Cost: Free for members | Non-members - $25

Instructions will be emailed to you on 1 April 2026.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (2 May 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

The 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held online. Members are asked to register to receive the link for the Zoom meeting. If you wish to send your apologies, please click the Register button and select the apology option.

This meeting will commence at 11:00 AM AEST. Be sure to adjust to your time zone.

11:00 AM - ACT, NSW, QLD, TAS, VIC

9:30 AM - NT

10:30 AM - SA

9:00 AM - WA

ADD A ZIPPER TO A SEAM-FREE AREA (16 May 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Zippers are normally inserted in a seam, but it is possible to add a zipper to a seam-free area. In this class you will practice the centered overlap technique. The single overlap technique is very similar and will also be explained.

FORMAT - Hands-on and Lecture

WHERE - online

TIME:

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

WA - 12:00 PM

NT - 12:30 PM

SA - 1:30 PM

TUTOR

Louise Sparrow

COST

ASG members - $7.50 | Non-members - $15

Online credit card payments only

CANCELLATION POLICY

BRIBIE ISLAND SEWING RETREAT (22 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Indulge in a long weekend of sewing. No cooking - all meals are provided.

Venue: House of Happiness, 2 Clement Street, Woorim, Bribie Island

Cost: Members - $220 | Non-members - $270 (incl GST)

EVENT FULLY BOOKED
Contact the organiser to go on a wait-list

Event organiser - Manuela Trabi (ozgaitedhorses@gmail.com)

Full details...

INTERFACING 101 (20 Jun 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Interfacing is a textile used on the wrong side of fabrics in stressed areas such as facings, collars, and button plackets. It can give a garment section more body or strength and prevent it from losing its shape. You can’t see it from the outside, but interfacing plays an important part in your garment’s performance. Learning interfacing basics will help you make the right choice for your garments.

To new sewers, interfacing is mysterious. Beginner sewers may not realize that there is a world of interfacing varieties with amazing drape, hand, and durability. For experienced sewers, it is smart to refresh your understanding of the types and applications. Each type has a specific purpose, and once you know how to select the right one, you’ll be amazed by the improvements in your garments and other projects.

FORMAT - Lecture

WHERE - online

TIME:

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

WA - 12:00 PM

NT - 12:30 PM

SA - 1:30 PM

TUTOR

Louise Sparrow

COST

ASG members - $7.50 | Non-members - $15

Online credit card payments only

CANCELLATION POLICY

APPLIQUE SKIRT SEW-ALONG (1 Jul 2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Let your creativity shine in this sew-along. A simple bell-shaped skirt becomes something special with applique, lace and bias binding. You will learn to:

draft a skirt using just 2 measurements
sew in-seam pockets with French seam finishes
insert a zipper into a seamless section

A guide for design will be provided, but you’re encouraged to improvise and add your own personal touch.

Cost: Free for members | Non-members - $35

Instructions will be emailed to you on 1 July 2026.

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.

FORMAT - Hands-on

WHERE - online

TIME:

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

WA - 12:00 PM

NT - 12:30 PM

SA - 1:30 PM

TUTOR

Louise Sparrow

COST

ASG members - $7.50 | Non-members - $15

Online credit card payments only

CANCELLATION POLICY

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.

FORMAT - Hands-on

WHERE - online

TIME:

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

WA - 12:00 PM

NT - 12:30 PM

SA - 1:30 PM

TUTOR

Louise Sparrow

COST

ASG members - $7.50 | Non-members - $15

Online credit card payments only

CANCELLATION POLICY