Elizabeth
Cook
Owner
of Frolic in Fabric
Tell
us a little about your sewing workshop and your role in the business?
In
September 2010 the new Frolic in Fabric Studio opened its doors. The studio was once a dirty old garage, now transformed
into a gorgeous quaint sewing studio. As
the space is relatively small the layout design was crucial for the studio to
function efficiently. The studio is divided into two rooms. The first room is the Shop, display gallery
and tea room, and the second is the workshop.
My workshop consists of a long table for at least 4 machines, a large
cutting table, narrow book shelving for my ever growing fabric STASH (which
reaches the ceiling!). At this stage I
am the owner and sole operator of my business. I am currently teaching learn to
sew classes for children and adults as well as designing and making a small
range of clothing and home wares for a local shop.
The Frolic in Frabric Studio
Coffs
Harbour
What
are the five words that people who know you would use to describe your
business?
Inspiring, Fabulous, Vintage,
Creative and Exciting.
What was the purpose on starting
sewing classes and how has the concept come about?
It was not until the near
completion of the studio that I realised how great the space was and that it
certainly had the potential to be used for sewing classes! I also realised that there is a real demand
for teaching not only children but adults how to sew. I have always enjoyed teaching and I love the
challenge and satisfaction that it brings.
Workshop Preparation
Who do you cater for in your workshops?
I
cater for any person who would like to learn how to sew. I run school holiday and after school classes
for children from ages 5+. I run midweek classes for preschoolers and for
children that are home schooled. I have a Monday night ladies social class as
well as a structured 6 week “Introduction to Sewing” Course. I have also run private classes when
requested.
Kids Sewing Workshop
Tell us how do you run your workshop?
My
workshops are small and intimate as class sizes are no more than 6 people.
Some
classes run for a term, others for 6 weeks and one off workshops my only be for
3 hours.
What
do the attendees learned by attending your workshop?
What
is taught in my workshops depends a lot on the age, skill and knowledge of my
students. For the little ones I always
start with learning basic hand sewing stitches and skills before teaching them
how to use a sewing machine. Sewing needs to be fun and interesting! (Children
are generally aged 9+ before I will teach them how to use a sewing
machine). For adults they are taught all
the fundamentals of sewing- The machine, stitches, fabrics, how to use a
pattern, etc
Kids Sewing in action
What
advice can you offer to people who are looking for sewing classes?
Firstly,
the person needs to know what they want to get out of the sewing class. Is it for making clothes for themselves or
their children, for making home wares, is it for career purposes or is it for
fun or craft purposes? Once you know
this then you it is a matter of finding the right class which will cater for
your needs and requirements – a class that will teach you exactly what you want
to learn.
Hand Hag Sewing Workshop
Do
you have a book that you would like to recommend?
Readers
Digest – Complete Guide to Sewing,
Lotta
Jansdotter – Open Spaces
Where
do we find your services?
on
Facebook
Frolic
in Fabric
12
Salamander Street
Coffs
Harbour NSW 2450
P 02 66515936
M 0418500469
Do
you have a special offer to the ArtSHINE community?
10%
discount off classes and workshops.
Just mention “ArtSHINE” when booking.
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