Full Term Weekly Classes

After-School Sewing Classes for Kids & Teens in Preston, Melbourne

Term 1 – 2026 (9 Weeks)

2 February – 2 April (Please note that our booking system does not account for public holidays. Any sessions that fall on a public holiday will need to be rescheduled).

(We start one week later so children can settle into school first.)

Little Stitch Academy’s after-school sewing classes in Preston are open to all school-aged children, from Prep to teens.

We are proud to be Melbourne’s only dedicated sewing school teaching children from age five.

Not sure if your child is ready?

You’re welcome to book a casual class, and we’ll assess their maturity for safe sewing-machine use.

📍 Location: 18/509 High Street, Preston VIC 3072

What We Do

In our 55-minute weekly classes, children learn to:

• Use a sewing machine safely

• Mend and upcycle garments

• Explore beginner fashion design and construction

Each child works on their own project, at their own pace, with close supervision and individual guidance.

Who Can Participate

Classes are suitable for school-aged children from 5 years old through to teens.

While children are welcome in any time slot, the guide below can help you choose the best fit:

• 4:00–5:00pm

  Best for younger children and beginners who enjoy an earlier session and gentle, beginner-friendly projects.

• 5:00–6:00pm

  A mixed-age, all-levels class with a great balance of ages. Everyone works happily alongside each other.

• 6:00–7:00pm

  Often preferred by older, more independent children and teens.

These are recommendations only. Sewing is individual, so mixed ages are never an issue.

Children are welcome to try different sessions, and when booking for the term you’ll have the option to reschedule a session if you’d like to explore another day or time.

Safety & Privacy

We teach strong safety habits and supervise closely at all times.

Minor needle pricks or small accidents may occasionally occur — this is a normal part of learning to sew, and incidents are always managed calmly and safely.

To respect the privacy of all children:

• No photos are taken during class

• If you’d like a photo of your child sewing, please speak with us to organise this separately

Mobile phones are not permitted during class. Children are asked to keep phones away for the duration of the session.

Pricing

• Term 1 (9 weeks): $360

  (Term 1 is a shorter term)

• Standard 10-week term: $380

All sewing machines and materials are included.

A 10% sibling discount is automatically applied when enrolling two or more children in the same term.

What to Bring

Children may bring:

• A water bottle

• A small snack if needed

All sewing equipment and supplies are provided.

Parent & Sibling Access

For safety reasons, parents and siblings are not permitted inside the sewing room during class time.

Parents do not need to stay, but you’re welcome to relax in our parent area.

Power points are available if you’d like to work while you wait.

Entry, Exit & Supervision

• The front door remains locked during class for safety

• The door is opened between sessions for safe entry and exit

• No child is permitted to leave the studio unaccompanied

If a parent is running late, children will wait safely in the waiting area until collected.

Please ensure prompt arrival for both drop-off and pick-up.

Make-Up Classes

If your child misses a class, we’re happy to help reschedule it in another session during the same term, subject to availability.

Please note:

• Our system does not account for public holidays. If a class falls on a public holiday, it will need to be rescheduled. You can do this via the booking link, or contact us for assistance.

• We’ll always do our best to find a make-up class, but spots are limited due to the popularity of our sessions. Please try to reschedule before a missed class if possible, so other children on the waitlist also have a chance to join.

• If your child is unable to attend a class, please let us know as soon as possible. We’re happy to fit them into another session if space allows, but make-ups cannot be arranged after an unexplained absence.

• Missed classes cannot be refunded, credited, or carried over.

• To ensure safe supervision, make-up requests may occasionally be declined if a class is already full.