Stitch Happens: The Makery
Welcome to the studio!
Fun, confidence-growing sewing classes in Hamilton, New Zealand, tailored to your skill level and goals.
👩🏻🏫 I offer a range of in person classes, from 1-on-1 and small group classes in my home studio, to after-school, homeschool, and school holiday workshops.👩🏻💻 Online classes aren't the same as in-person, but I'm working on making them as good as possible.🎬 I'm also on YouTube!🧵 And I occasionally do sewing to order.
✂️ Book a Sewing Class
Book a time to "meet" me, discuss your sewing goals, and make a plan of how to meet them.
📍Private, In-Person Sewing Classes
For 1-4 people
👤 1-on-1
👤👤 You and a friend
👤👤👤 You and 2 friends
👤👤👤👤 You and 3 friends
🏫Group Workshops
Group prices; great projects.
Watch this space for upcoming offerings, which may include machine sewing, knitting/crochet, embroidery, or other handcrafts.
💻Online Classes
Learn from the comfort of your home.
🌐 General online classes
General online classes are suitable for those who already have some sewing skills but need support and can't come into the studio.
🎯 Express problem solving sessions
Express problem solving sessions are suitable for those who are stuck on a step and need help figuring it out.
👤👤👤💼 Online group workshops
Coming soon:
Online group workshops - suitable for those wanting step by step instruction for a project the group completes together.
✄🪡💻Virtual Sewing Club!
Tues 22 Sep, 3.30-5.00
Sat 17 Oct, 3.30-5.00
Wed 11 Nov, 7.00-8.30
Wed 9 Dec, 1.00-2.30
💬 What My Students Say
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ "Rosemary is a wonderful teacher. My 13yo was comfortable immediately, and set to work on her design. We had a great time, and she is keen to come back to do some more work. A 100% win." (Rowena H, Hamilton)
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ "Rosemary is the sewing teacher you always wish you’d had. Her relaxed, cheerful and encouraging approach creates such a welcoming environment where you feel completely comfortable asking all those questions you’ve been too embarrassed to ask — even the ones you think are silly or that you should already know! She is incredibly knowledgeable, generous with her experience, and such a joy to learn from. I have learnt so much from Rosemary and have grown in both my skills and confidence. I’m so grateful that she is sharing her knowledge and gifts with others. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough!" (BE, Christchurch)
👗Projects
Welcome to my project selection portal and gallery!🗂️ The project selection portal exists so you can choose a different project if you don't fancy the one on offer, and to give you the information you need to buy your own materials if that's your preference.🏷️ For almost all projects, there is an option to use studio materials - the cost is included in the details tab.🔎 You can search by category, cost, time to make, skill level, fabric types, or by keyword.⏱️ Sessions required (time to make) is an estimate and are based on 2.5 hour group workshop sessions for children, and 1-1.5 hour 1-2 person classes for adults.
I will always do my best to ensure projects are completed in the available time, but cannot guarantee this - many factors affect the exact time any project takes.💪 Skill level is broken down into ages (for handwork options), and L1 (complete beginner), L2 (confident beginner), L3 (intermediate), L4 (advanced intermediate) for machine sewing. Children generally need to be 9 to begin machine sewing.📝 When you book, make sure you register for the number of sessions indicated.� If what you want to do isn't on the list, just get in touch and we'll see what we can do. Many things are possible!
📸 Gallery
Student projects
My projects
🎬 YouTube channels
Want to learn to sew but not in the market for classes right now?
I have two YouTube channels to help you learn at home: "how-to" videos for the basics and beyond, and "makes" videos for my projects and how I figure them out.
Hello! I'm Rosemary and I love sewing!
I started teaching sewing in a Montessori school in 2022. I also teach private classes for children and adults, run school holiday workshops, and have a couple of YouTube channels. It's so exciting helping people bring to life their creative visions and I'd love you to join me on the adventure!