Beginner Sewing: Personalised PJs

About the class

Create your very own dreamy pair of personalised pyjamas in this beginner-friendly sewing course with fashion designer and textile artist Lucy Aboagye. Learn the essentials of sewing — from reading patterns and cutting fabric to stitching, finishing, and adding your own creative touches.

Choose from luxurious silk or cozy cotton and finish the class with a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind pair of PJs designed by you. This hands-on course is perfect for anyone new to sewing, combining practical skills with creative expression in a fun and supportive environment.

What to Bring

• Your chosen fabric (see meterage and recommended fabrics below)
• Matching thread
• 3m of bias binding to match your fabric (or make your own in class)
• Sewing machine (please contact us if you do not have a machine available as we have a small number of machines available)
• Fabric scissors, pins, and measuring tape

Recommended Fabrics
Cotton, Linen, linen blends, silk satin (for beginner – intermediate sewers), viscose.

Fabric Requirements (based on 140cm wide fabric):

• Size 6: 1.5m
• Size 8-10: 1.6m
• Size 12-14: 1.8m
• Size 16: 2m

Building Accessibility

Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre is a heritage-listed building with access limitations. While there are no lift facilities within the main building, the ceramics studio is wheelchair accessible.

We acknowledge these limitations and are committed to improving accessibility where possible. We continue to explore ways to make our programs more inclusive and encourage you to reach out if you have any questions.

Other Additional Needs

Should you, or the person you are enrolling for, have any other additional requirements, please include these details when booking. Should you wish to chat to one of our friendly team, feel free to contact Reception on 9432 9555 or email ArtsCentre@fremantle.wa.gov.au to discuss any individual needs.