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Why Sewing Machines Make a Great Christmas Gift

This Christmas, consider a gift that goes beyond the ordinary – a quality sewing machine from Kimz Sewing on the Sunshine Coast. More than just a present, it’s an investment in creativity, personal expression, and the joy of crafting. Here’s why a sewing machine makes the perfect Christmas gift.

Unleash Creativity: A quality sewing machine opens the door to a world of creativity. Whether the recipient is a seasoned seamstress or a novice eager to learn, a sewing machine allows for the creation of personalised, handmade items, from clothing and accessories to home décor.

Empowerment Through Skill-Building: Learning to sew is a valuable skill that promotes self-reliance. A sewing machine gift on the Sunshine Coast provides an opportunity for individuals to develop and enhance their sewing skills, fostering a sense of empowerment and accomplishment.

Customisation and Personalisation: With a sewing machine, the possibilities for customization are endless. From tailoring clothes to creating one-of-a-kind gifts, the recipient can add a personal touch to their creations, making each piece uniquely theirs.

Therapeutic and Relaxing: Sewing has therapeutic benefits, offering a relaxing and meditative outlet for stress relief. The rhythmic hum of a quality sewing machine can provide a calming escape, making it an ideal hobby for unwinding after the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly: In an era of heightened environmental consciousness, a sewing machine promotes sustainability. The ability to mend, repurpose, and create, reduces reliance on fast fashion and contributes to a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

This Christmas, our quality sewing machines on the Sunshine Coast help you give the gift the joy of creativity and self-expression. Whether for a seasoned enthusiast or a budding beginner, it’s a present that keeps on giving, inspiring a world of imaginative possibilities.

Contact the Kimz Sewing team to learn more about all the quality sewing machines and accessories we stock on the Sunshine Coast. Our professional and friendly staff are always happy to help you with any questions you may have. Send us an email at kimzsewing@bigpond.com or pick up the phone and call (07) 5493 4977.

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Trends In Sewing!

This cold weather makes for the perfect atmosphere to stay inside, enjoy a warm drink and start a new sewing project. Let’s have a look at some of our favourite latest trends in sewing to test our skills with over the colder months.

Full Tulle skirts
Tulle is always an interesting fabric to work with, it is known to be one of the trickier fabrics to sew, however the many possibilities for volume and shape in your design make it a challenge well worth taking.

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Kimz tips for sewing with Tulle; Use needles Universal 70/10 or 80/12, select a straight stitch with a length of 1.5mm and press using a low-temperature dry iron.

Huge Puffed Sleeves
Puffed sleeves are everywhere at the moment. Spice up your favourite dress or top pattern with a pair of puffy sleeves for a very in season touch.

Trends in sewing sewing machines needles sewing tools Sunshine Coast

Kimz tips for sewing gathers for Puffed Sleeves; Use a Gathering presser Foot, select a stitch length of 4.0mm and use a different colour thread in your bobbin to make it easier to see which one to pull.

Feel good patterns and prints
With early 2000’s fashion making a comeback, now is the perfect time to spice up a garment design with a bold, feel good pattern or print. Especially anything in pink, orange, light purple and sage is sure to be on trend this season.

Basics with a twist
Layering is a staple in these colder months, so basics with a twist are always fun to spice up a look. This usually means constructing a look predominantly with basics but including one or two staple items to be an eye catcher. This is your chance to try your hand at upcycling those second hand finds to turn a bland item into a staple; whether it means embroidering, tailoring or decorating however you see fit.

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Check out these embroidery machines, which are perfect for adding those extra special touches to garments for a one of kind look.

Patchwork & exposed seams
Patchwork fabrics are also getting a moment in the spotlight this season. Pick up a few fun fabrics with your favourite colours or designs, try your hand in patchworking and make a super fun new winter garment. Bonus points if the seams are exposed (let’s see how neat your seams truly are).

Craft and sewing patchwork store Sunshine Coast

These new cotton fabrics designed by Anna Maria Horner from her “Bright Eyes” range, would be perfect for snazzing up your winter wardrobe.

Getting ideas but not sure where to start? Our timetable includes popular workshops in Dressmaking, Quilting, Patchwork and Bag Making. We have many options including sit and sew groups and classes with tuition from our experienced teachers helping you get the most out of your sewing journey. Check out our latest classes below and book in via our website, email, phone or drop in to book.

Happy sewing!

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Welcome to Kimz Sewing & Patchwork Centre’s NEW Site

With our brand new website off the bat, we’ve had some great feedback with how easy it is to navigate from our lovely customers. We’ve even had some great orders come through with our recent coupon sale, so thank you all so much for getting involved with our online store. We’d love to hear your opinions.

Don’t forget to use our coupon code LOVE2SEW for 20% discount on patterns in store until the 10th of June 2021. With loads of ByAnnie, Sew to Grow and Jen Kingwell Designs available, now is a great time to grab some patterns from your favourite designers.

Also we have the amazing BERNINA Q Series quilting machines set up in store for you to come in and check out. We the Q20 longarm set up on the Koala table as a sit down quilter and we have the Q24 longarm set up on the Classic frame. Maddie is already starting to quilt some amazing designs on quilts with more information on quilting services coming soon.

New fabrics are constantly arriving from designers such as the Curiouser and Curiouser range by Tula Pink, which features a total of 25 detailed prints in full, vibrant colour. The collection is designed to be loud and exuberant while working seamlessly with True Colors! We also stock Kaffe Fassett, Libs Elliott and Guicy Guice fabrics as well as Moda and a gorgeous selection of Batik fabrics.

Our timetable includes popular workshops in Dressmaking, Quilting, Patchwork and Bag Making. We have many options including sit and sew groups and classes with tuition from our experienced teachers helping you get the most out of your sewing journey. Check out our latest classes below and book in via our website, email, phone or drop in to book.

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Until then, Happy Sewing!