I am very proud to present these student projects.
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Annette sent me this lovely photo of herself wearing the puppy dog fabric dress she wore to an animal awards ceremony ❤️ it was the first dress she made in sewing lessons. The perfect dress for the perfect event 😊
This is the first dress she made in sewing lessons. Well done 🙂
Wearing the beautiful dress she created at her lessons and finished at home.
Sarah at the races in the dress she made at her Wild Sugar dressmaking classes. ❤️
Silvana is one of my dressmaking students who is now working with me at the Wild Sugar studio. Here she is wearing my Zodiac design that she made for herself.
Jaszna looking gorgeous in the dress she made for her informal. This is one of many designs she has been making for herself.
Timena Showing of the first 2 pieces she made. The fitted skirt with slit in the back and the fitted top. Both pieces fit perfectly and finished beautifully.
Regan O’Neill Artist and Fabric Designer showing off one of her paintings as well as the first outfit she made in sewing lessons. <3 it!
Senge who does the intricate African hair at Cairns Central wearing the 1st African print dress she made in sewing lessons. Looks great Senge!
Jean showing of the lovely sun dress she made. She made the pattern from her princess line dress which was the 3rd Item she made. She progressed very quickly from beginner to advanced.
It was a pleasure to have Kerry for pattern making and sewing lessons. She was already a good sewer when she signed up for a course of 6 lessons. She has added to here existing skills by learning to make patterns and time saving finishing techniques.
Heather is a pole dance instructor here she is wearing the short jumpsuit she designed and made out of stretch fabric. She finished it with a perfect small black trim. Well done!
Shelley wearing the very first piece she made in sewing and pattern making lessons. A cute skirt and now she is working on a matching top. very nice! 🙂
Olivia wearing the first dress she made. It’s the 3rd piece she made in sewing lessons, before this she made a skirt and a fitted top. Well done! 🙂
Sunitha wearing the first Dress she made in sewing lessons.
Fay wearing the first dress she made in sewing lessons. Very Pretty.
Olivia looking lovely in the cotton print skirt she made. Her very first sewing project 🙂 well done and totally professionally finished.
Taneesha wearing the peplum top she just finished. Fits her perfectly. Well done!
Fiona Hamill performing musician playing the clarinet at the Sunset Concert. She is wearing the black dress she made for her performance.
This is Jean showing the skirt she made made in sewing lessons…it’s her very first sewing project…well done!
Josie wearing the long skirt she made for her first sewing project. The skirt turned out very nice and really suits her.
Sara wearing the skirt she made and her she is working on a new lace dress.
Harley, Kristy and Sharon making patterns and sewing their new dresses. I’m always very excited about and proud of the things my students create.
Jordan wearing the peplum top she designed for herself and made in sewing lessons. It’s her second sewing project before this she made a skirt.
Danielle send me this lovely picture of herself wearing the dress she designed…she made the pattern and did all the sewing …it’s the 3rd piece she has made in sewing lessons…very impressive!
Kathy wearing this lovely rose printed top she made for herself.
Catherine and Katie both creating their own designs.
It was fun helping Tony make his Zoomlander outfit .His comments: “Thanks Sajeela for a great sewing myself silly experience… I have never sown before and I found it extremely informative and easy to follow!”
Melissa Phillips sewed this long stretch dress in one lesson. Very impressive!
I am very happy and proud to announce that one of my students won the Cairns Amateurs 2012 Best Emerging Designer AND Milliner!
Congratulations Mackenzie Eaton!
Alexandra Coghlan made these great coolots including the applique
Alexandra Coghlan made this wrap skirt to her own design
Mimi Tam made this beautiful dress for her daughter
Melissa made the pattern and sewed this fitted top, it fits her shape perfectly
Mackenzie Eaton made the pattern and sewed this dress in sewing lessons, the fabric was designed by him at TAFE lessons.
Jess on the right is wearing the dress made and designed by Mackenzie Eaton
Mackenzie on the right with Jess who is wearing one of Mackenzie’s first designs at Cairns Amateures 2011
Radka made this princess line dress in sewing lessons and later made the belt to match. Very clever!
Bonnie made this great hat in sewing class!…I think I will have to make one for myself as well!
Katrina made this dress in the beginners class, the pattern as well as the sewing, well done! it was her 3rd piece before that she made a skirt and a top all in 6 lessons.
Chloe loves her new vest made by her mum Laura, it was the first item Laura made in the beginners class
Mackenzie Eaton with his design he made in class modeled by Tika
It was sew (ha ha) easy with Sajeela teaching me. Now I have made 3 skirts and I am learning to make a dress.
Carly has made several items including this leather jacket
Barbie made this dress and several other pieces during her first six lessons.
Nicole made this dress for her little girl as her first project in sewing class.
Emma made these dresses in the begginers course for her little girl.
Taylah made this jacket in the beginners class.
Sharon showing her top she made in sewing lessons…she also learned to make the pattern 🙂
Belinda made this skirt on her 1st lessons.
This dress was Patricia’s first sewing project.
Danielle made this fitted dress as a base pattern to make other designs from.
Amanda created this pink dress, a skirt and a top, as well as some alteration on an existing skirt in her first six lessons.
Avril – “It’s a great way to learn to sew. It’s student directed. Sajeela works from what you want to learn it’s very relaxed and fun.”
In the first 6 lessons Beryl made 3 items. Here is a Top and Skirt she created.
Congratulations Catriona! Catriona recently won the title of Miss Australia Fashion 2010 with this outfit she created at Sew Yourself Silly.
Clodagh made these dresses for her daughter in the beginners sewing class.
Gemma makes ALL her own clothes now!
Dawn made a heart cushion for her children on her 1st lesson since then she has made a top, a dress, pants and some clothes for her children.
Catherine made the pattern for her own design and sewed the hood jacket on her 4th and 5th lesson.
Catherine made the pattern for her own design and sewed the hood jacket on her 4th and 5th lesson.
Naiya made the pattern and sewed this dress at her 1st and 2nd lessons.
Naiya made the pattern for this top and skirt at sewing class and finished sewing the outfit at home.
Sarah R. took a course of six lessons during which time she learned to sew and make patterns for a skirt, pants and a top. She came back for more lessons to make her birthday dress pictured.
Dog jacket by Sarah D.
Tiarna made the pattern and sewed this short jacket on her 6th and 7th lesson. Her comments ” Learning to sew has made me feel more confident. When I wear my clothes out everyone says oh that’s so cute and they are really surprised to find out I made it myself.” – Tiarna
“Many thanks for your support and coaching during the last 6 weeks of sewing lessons. I have learnt a lot even though I know how to sew. You have really inspired me to use my machine/overlocker and get sewing again. I really like the way you organise the lessons. You make everyone feel comfortable and are very supportive, even when things go wrong! ” – Sandy
Angel made this library bag for her children on her 1st lesson. Her comments: “Good instructions, good company, great learning enviroment, great teacher to student ratio. My sewing esteem has improved dramatically, from not being able to thread my machine to giving things a go. I can recommend it to any one wanting to learn something in the sewing arena.” – Angel
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