What you'll learn
Deck the halls with handmade Christmas decorations with our textiles & fashion short courses in Sydney!
Stitch a little Christmas magic in this joyful, hands-on sewing workshop. Using your own festive fabrics and trims, you’ll spend most of the session at the sewing machine creating beautiful handmade decorations and reusable fabric wraps that will bring joy year after year.
Whether you want to stitch beautiful ornaments for your tree, craft a decorative garland, or create eco-friendly fabric wraps and bags for gifts, this workshop is a fun and sustainable way to celebrate the season. You’ll be guided step by step as you explore creative ways to use your fabrics, mix trims and textures, and design festive keepsakes that reflect your personal style.
You’ll learn simple machine-sewing techniques, along with some optional hand-finishing details, to make unique decorations you’ll treasure for years to come. Students will complete at least one project in class and leave with patterns, written instructions, and inspiration to keep creating at home.
Join us to swap store-bought sparkle for handmade cheer!
Planning a sustainable Christmas? Save 10% when you book two festive workshops — either for yourself, or bring a friend and make a festive day of it. It's a thoughtful, creative way to celebrate the season together.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Sew Your Own Christmas Decorations & Gift Wrapping Workshop, you will be able to:
- Confidently use a sewing machine to create small decorative items
- Plan and cut fabric pieces for simple festive projects
- Use embellishments, trims, and decorative stitching for detail
- Apply hand-sewing techniques for finishing touches
- Create reusable, sustainable alternatives to store-bought decorations and gift wrap
Course content
What will be covered in this Sew Your Own Christmas Decorations & Gift Wrapping Workshop?
- Machine-sewing festive decorations such as ornaments, garlands, or bunting
- Creating reusable fabric gift wraps and bags
- Techniques for fabric selection, cutting, and embellishment
- Hand-finishing and presentation tips for a polished handmade look
- Ideas for adapting your decorations for future holidays
Intended audience
Who is this Sew Your Own Christmas Decorations & Gift Wrapping Workshop for?
This course is ideal for anyone who enjoys sewing or would like to learn some basic skills in a creative and relaxed environment.
A basic understanding of how to use a sewing machine and cut fabric is recommended.
Course venue
Rozelle Campus
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
Course materials
What to bring to class:
- Minimum 1 metre of Christmas fabric
- Thread
- Pins
- Fabric scissors (+ snips if you have them)
- Paper scissors
- Pen/pencil and notebook
- Hand sewing needle
Additional trims and fabrics will be available to purchase from the tutor on the day.
Materials provided
All sewing machines and basic tools are provided.
Course tutors
Fiona Farmer
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