Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Made Marion Craft Where Wellington gets creative - craft supplies, sewing, knitting, classes and more ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Re-colour your shoes and other leather goods!](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/how-to-dyestain-leather-goods/) - Editor's Note: Since The Dreamstress wrote this tutorial, the TRG product has been improved - there is no longer a need for a separate preparer solution so it is easier to use! We have edited the words to reflect the new process but at times the photos may be a little different. One of the - [Make a "Rara" Skirt, perfect for the under 8s!](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/make-a-rara-skirt-perfect-for-the-under-8s/) - With the addition of fabulous $14m fabrics to our offerings in our shops, I wanted to pass on some simple project ideas. Using other simple products we sell. First up: the Rara skirt. This is a term coined in the 1980s for a simple, gathered skirt with an elasticated waist. The fun part that makes - [A Flowery 40th Birthday Cake](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/a-flowery-40th-birthday-cake/) - As I've said before I am really into tall cakes. they are only a bit more work but so impressive. They don't have to be big either. This one is baked in 6 and 7 inch tins. The thing about this cake is that I really made it up as I went along. I had - [A MidWinter Affair in Martinborough 2015](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/a-midwinter-affair-in-martinborough-2015/) - A MidWinter Affair Night Market is my favourite market and the only one we do as makers. Why? Because it is at night, where our gorgeous lampshades can be lit up and form a romantic beacon of light. I love that!Here's our table, all lit up. We took home a lot less than we arrived - [Radio C.A.K.E.](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/radio-c-a-k-e/) - Another cake project I took on recently was an old style radio made from a Battenburg cake. That meant a marzipan outer. It was heaps of fun researching the types of short wave radios, and working out how to make it all come together. As with all mechanical types of cake themes, the secret ingredient - [A cake for a different kind of Fifth Birthday](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/a-cake-for-a-different-kind-of-fifth-birthday/) - I write about sewing quite a bit but I am also a big fan of cake decorating. My philosophy is definitely Minimum effort, maximum impact. And I have very few skills but I am really good at cranking what I do know, and covering up the rough bits. Also, this post is a glimpse into - [47 Pairs of warm PJs](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/47-pairs-of-warm-pjs/) - Local charity Foster Hope put a call out for winter pyjamas in about May 2017 for children being placed in foster care. Any excuse for some selfless sewing, the Wellington Sewing Bloggers Network members jump to it! Laura and I staged a flannel raid at the local Voldemart, which was the cheapest option for good - [Holiday project: Embellishing a Denim Jacket](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/holiday-project-embellishing-a-denim-jacket/) - Holiday projects! We lovez them! For years I have had it in my mind to embellish a denim jacket with one of my beloved Virgin Mary panels. The trouble was, I needed to find, or make, a denim jacket in my size. Making one has never appealed to me, and it was only this month - [A footstool revamp for the New Year](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/6673-2/) - I bought this gorgeous oak footstool a couple of years ago in a junk shop in Taihape. Sadly the beautifully executed tapestry top was so badly faded, there was no hope for it. And it was high time I did something with it. Its original magnificence -mine for $23. The components. A close up of - [Old Lamps for New!](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/old-lamps-for-new/) - One of my most satisfying classes to teach, and also for the students, is Revamping an old Lampshade Frame. This is where people drag out their old, boring lampshades, strip them down, and cover them with new and exciting fabrics. Making new lamps out of old reminds me of Aladdin, so it is particularly fun - [Making Soy Wax Candles](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/making-soy-wax-candles/) - We've made up a great kit for making soy wax candles. While there are heaps of tutorials online, I wanted to make one using our products that was easy to follow. Our kit contains 1kg of soy wax, which is enough to make 8-10 smallish jar or cup candles. Add dye and fragrance from our - [Christmas ideas!](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/christmas-ideas/) - This year we have noticed a fun trend in making presents, especially using jars, milk bottles, glasses etc. These include wanting to etch, paint and generally stencil cool things onto them. Glass etching cream is expensive and obnoxious, but thanks to Martha Stewart there is a nice to use, effective alternative. Several in fact. Frost - [How I made a tiny book](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/how-i-made-a-tiny-book/) - My friend Polly is making dolls and so is making lots of miniature things, and it is quite addictive. And catching! So I decided to try making a tiny book. A proper book with a leather cover. This is not a proper tutorial in book binding but it is fairly easy and it is fun! - [Making a button clock](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/making-a-button-clock/) - Here's a really useful, cute and easy to make gift idea - a button clock. Just the thing for someone who sews, or appreciates sewing paraphernalia. I made this one in super bright colours, but you could make it any style that you like, just through your choice of fabrics and buttons. And we have - [Now on Morning TV](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/now-on-morning-tv/) - I am delighted to say that, at least until Christmas, I am the Crafty Lady on Brunch, Choice TV's morning programme. Choice is Channel 12 for free to air and 78 on Sky. The programme is at 10am & 11.30pm weekdays. My segment is on weekly, so far on different days. The next segment is - [Brunch TV - Embroidery Hoop Art/Mural Tutorial](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/brunch-tv-embroidery-hoop-artmural-tutorial/) - You would have read in my last blog post about how I have been demonstrating as the Crafty Lady on Choice TV's Brunch programme. And here is the video: The trick is in the way you do the back so all the raw edges are tucked away and tidy. Not an original idea, but one - [Christmas Craft Video Tutorials](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/brunch-tv-xmas-craft-tutorials/) - To see our tutorial on how to make Christmas Crackers, go to the last video on this page. Happy making! Mini Xmas Trees Christmas Crackers & Napkin Rings - [2017 Brings New Premises](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/2017-brings-new-premises/) - Maryanne writes: We have moved! Back in April 2016, 17 Marion St was sold to a developer whose plans for it did not include us. So, we had to find an alternative space, and after a long and frustrating search, we hit the jackpot!! We are now open at 1/100 Tory St. This is right - [Bunting for Hire](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/bunting-for-hire/) - Due to popular demand, we have now created three gorgeous bunting sets for hire - for your wedding, garden party or other celebration. The buntings come in three colourways - "Cottage" is in a palette of cream, apricot, soft greens, taupes and lemons, with lace added. "Villa" is in a palette of whites, pale greys, - [How to make a felt rose](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/how-to-make-a-felt-rose/) - I had so much feedback about the red felt rose, I've put together a tutorial on how to make it. Happy to assist anyone who comes into the shop with this one! You need: 1 piece each of 100% wool felt, rose colour and a green. Matching threads and a needle A brooch back or - [Tutorial: Matching a fabric pattern for pockets.](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/750/) - I am making a shirt for David, out of a big, busy floral pattern, and as this involves matching the pattern over the pockets, I thought I would write up how I do this in case it helps someone else. Matching patterns on a busy fabric is not just a showoffy thing to do, it - [Kasia's Hoop Mural](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/kasias-hoop-mural/) - One of our out of town customers, Kasia, sent me some photos today. These are of her embroidery hoop mural, inspired by my session on Brunch TV at the end of last year, alas no longer visible online. I am SO inspired by the gorgeousness of this mural - the colours, the details - it - [The Lampshade Saga](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/the-lampshade-saga/) - Fabric lampshades are a fantastic way to add a pop of colour to a room. And they are easy to make yourself, too. We stock lampshade rings, made right here in New Zealand - NZ Made for The Win!! (Available in store and for out of towners, here) Things have come a long way from - [Bunting - tips and tricks](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/bunting-tips-and-tricks/) - Because of the famous bunting outside our Marion St shop, we get asked about bunting a lot. We also sell it made up for those who are not keen to give it a try themselves. However, if you have even a little bit of sewing experience and some fabrics you're keen to use, here's my - [How to make iron-on letters](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/how-to-make-iron-on-letters/) - This is dedicated to all those people out there hoping they can buy iron on letters or numbers. They are really hard to find, but they are really easy to make too so don't despair! To make them you need: Wool mix or wool felt. Acrylic felt doesn't work (it won't fuse) Steam a seam - [Making a Summer Skirt from an old pair of jeans](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/making-a-summer-skirt-from-an-old-pair-of-jeans/) - Don't we just love old jeans! All that fading and distressing; it seems such a waste to turf them out just because they've worn through on the knees or thighs. This tutorial shows you how to make a gorgeous summer skirt using the bit that never seems to fall apart - the "body". (You could - [How to make a TeaTowel Cushion Cover](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/how-to-make-a-teatowel-cushion-cover/) - Tea towels are a popular gift item, especially among those of us who love fabrics. And some of them are works of art - it seems a shame to stick them straight into the drawer! So, I came up with a way to show them off for a while. It is so easy to make - [Warm feet this Winter in Merino Footies](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/4835/) - It's so chilly right now, my feet are suffering. I bought a 5 pack of these foot cover things from a big box store and they are too big, and not as cotton as they say they are, and I feel I could do better. So, I decided to make some "footies" out of merino. - [Sewing for a Cause](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/sewing-for-a-cause/) - On Sunday 19 April a bunch of customers, friends, sewing bloggers (and many all of the above) came together in our studio to sew for a cause. This time, the cause is the Wellington Rape Crisis Centre annual street collection - the collectors wear purple tabards trimmed in white, and the Centre needed another 50. - [Wreathed in Smiles!](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/wreathed-in-smiles/) - Today (Saturday December 13, 2014) I took a group of friends through the fun of making their own Christmas wreaths. I showed them three different approaches, and they all opted to build their wreaths on a polystyrene base using what I call "tufting." I am blown away by the variety of results and how fantastic - [The Emperors New Dress](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/the-emporers-new-dress/) - Melissa writes... It's been a month since I first introduced Audrey, and it's fair to say that the publicity has brought about the beginnings of some clothing for the celebrity. Some comments were made on the post (thank you!), some were made when I shared it on my Facebook page, and some were even made - [The Dreamstress School of Sewing: Classes for Summer 2015](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/the-dreamstress-school-of-sewing-classes-for-summer-2015/) - The holidays are over, fun has been had, and it's back to work and real life. That's great for me though, because work is teaching sewing, and I love that! There are lots of fantastic classes scheduled for the coming months, from absolute basics, to nice refreshers, to sewing challenges. First up is the 1930's - [Upcycling old furniture using Vintage Decor Paint](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/4435/) - Maryanne writes: We've had this oak washstand forever. It has no back in it and has been sitting around the shop being used as a general bit of surface, so I pounced on the chance to play with these new products. I used Martha Stewart's Vintage Decor paint in the colour Antique Sky, which is - [Fabric Sale Waitangi Day!](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/fabric-sale-waitangi-day/) - For Waitangi Day only, our in shop range of gorgeous 100% cotton fabrics are only $9m. Perfect for quilting, summer clothes, home furnishings and crafts, our top quality designer fabrics are just the thing. We'll be open from 11am-4pm, so come on down and stock on up! - [Make a simple drawstring bag](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/make-a-simple-drawstring-bag/) - This simple drawstring bag that is the very first thing that is taught in the Absolute Beginner Sewing class at Made on Marion. They are the perfect first project, and only take a bit of fun craft cotton and some ribbon to match. They are perfect for fat quarters - you can make two bags like - [Christmas Wreath ideas](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/christmas-wreath-ideas/) - Hello! Every year we get asked about willow wreaths by people wanting to decorate them up. It is getting harder and harder to source them unfortunately but hey, there are so many fantastic ideas out there we shouldn't let this slow us down! To help satisfy the Willow Lovers, I came up with a woodsy - [The Dreamstress School of Sewing: Spring '14 Classes](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/the-dreamstress-school-of-sewing-spring-14-classes/) - It's spring! Birds are singing, bulbs are blooming, the weather is warming up, and it's time to pull out those light fabrics and freshen up your summer wardrobe. If you are just starting as a sewer, there are monthly Absolute Beginners Sewing Sessions - fun, easy, worry free introductions to sewing. As of the writing of this - [Studio Sessions: Craft In Good Company](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/studio-sessions-craft-in-good-company/) - Got a craft group looking for a home? Talk to us about using our studio for your craft session or party. Our well-lit and convenient central Wellington location is a great place to meet. We also host monthly Open Studio sessions, the first Wednesday of the month from 5PM to 9PM, open to all crafters - [Christmas cake -a lovely gift](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/christmas-cake-a-lovely-gift/) - I love Christmas cake. I love the ritual of making it, I love to give it and I love to eat it. Un-iced, with blue cheese and a glass of port. Iced with real marzipan* and butter brandy icing, with coffee. (our wedding cake was iced this way and it was a big hit at - [Have you 'Liked' us on Facebook?](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/have-you-liked-us-on-facebook/) - If this site is our home, MadeMarionCraft on Facebook is our local cafe. It's where we go to chat and share with others about what we're up to. If we have a sale, we put pics up of choice things in the sale If we have a last minute cancellation in a class, we post - [The Dreamstress School of Sewing: Winter '14 Classes](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/the-dreamstress-school-of-sewing-winter-14-classes/) - Winter is almost here, the days are short and the nights are long, dark and cold. Time to think about a warm, snuggly winter wardrobe, and about booking in some night classes to keep your evenings bright and fun. So come join me for a sewing class this winter and improve your sewing skills and - [The Dreamstress School of Sewing: Autumn '14 Classes](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/the-dreamstress-school-of-sewing-autumn-14-classes/) - Winter is coming, the air is getting chillier, being outside isn't quite as much fun, and the days are getting shorter. Time to think about a warm, snuggly winter wardrobe, and about booking in some night classes to keep your evenings bright and fun. So come join me for a sewing class this autumn, learn - [Tips & Tricks for Handsewing](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/tips-tricks-for-handsewing/) - I love handsewing: I find it calming, relaxing, easily transportable, and more social than machine sewing (as much as I love that, and as awesome as it is) because you can sit around and chat and handsew just about anywhere. Sewing on a button with waxed cotton thread I'm always sad when people mention that - [The Dreamstress School of Sewing: Summer '14 Sewing Classes](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/the-dreamstress-school-of-sewing-summer-14-sewing-classes/) - It's summer in Wellington, and it's time to make pretty summer frocks and light shorts for those can't be beaten days, and some heavier stuff, because it is Wellington after all! So come join us for the summer schedule of sewing classes: learn some new skills, add to your wardrobe, and make new friends! As - [Valentines - a time for friends and fun](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/valentines-a-time-for-friends-and-fun/) - Let's face it, Valentines has been claimed by the jewellery shops and stationers as yet another way to take our money. But for them it's all about ROMANCE. Well that is all very well, but not everyone has or needs or wants a significant other in their lives. And many who do find it all - [A bit of light quilting](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/a-bit-of-light-quilting/) - I LOVE free motion quilting!!!! It is so liberating, just drawing stuff with your sewing machine. Just before Christmas, I got the chance to quilt a quilt I didn't have to piece first, for a friend. It is absolutely gorgeous, made from the Very Hungry Caterpillar fabrics. Like I said, it's just drawing with your - [The Dreamstress School of Sewing: Classes for Spring 2013](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/the-dreamstress-school-of-sewing-classes-for-spring-2013/) - It's spring! It really is (no matter what the calendar says), because my freesias and irises are blooming, and the kowhai have emerged in a mass of glorious golden yellow. Spring is my favourite time of year: all that hope of warmer weather, and all of summer and the nice days of autumn to look - [From Table cloth to Table lamp](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/from-table-cloth-to-table-lamp/) - We've made a lot of lampshades here in the shop, and taught a lot of people how to make them too. It is such a lot of fun - producing a finished object that is both useful and beautiful, in only a few hours is very satisfying too. I decided I wanted to experiment with - [Orange Cupcakes](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/orange-cupcakes/) - 11 July: At lunch time today I am down at the Capital on the Quay shop giving out Orange Cupcakes. These are like little mouthfuls of summer - a perfect pick me up for a grotty winter workday. I also wanted to show people what amazing things they can do with just a few bits - [Perfect Present Class Series](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/perfect-present-class-series/) - Individual courses Monday 3, 10 & 17, and Fridays 7, 14 & 21 December, 6-8.30pm In the build up to the holidays every Monday and Friday evening in the first three weeks in December will be dedicated to make-in-one-night project which are perfect as presents for yourself, or someone else. From vintage-inspired Christmas stockings, to - [Master Class for young talent](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/master-class-for-young-talent/) - I began sewing when I was about eight years old. By ten I was making my own clothes. I never thought twice about it, it was just what I did. By high school I had quite definite ideas about how I wanted to dress, and the shops weren't going to deliver, so my sewing skills - [Getting a great fit from a Commercial Pattern](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/getting-a-great-fit-from-a-commercial-pattern/) - Update: Due to popular demand, I have scheduled a follow-up class to this lecture. For more details, follow this link. While the fabulous Leimomi teaches our dressmaking classes, I do like to keep my hand in too. And so when I was asked to do a lecture at this year's HandMade Symposium over QBW, I - [About Our Classes](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/about-our-classes/) - We are always updating our exciting line up of classes. To check them out, take a look at the class Calendar. Classes on Request As well as scheduled classes, we often run classes on request. Bridal showers, friends wanting to hang out together, team building - crafting and sewing are excellent activities. To make an - [An experience in Lampshade making!](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/an-experience-in-lampshade-making/) - These little lampshades are only 15cm high. A customer brought the metal fittings in, that don't fit any lampshade known to Wellingtonkind. I was intrigued by the little metal clips that attach the fitting directly to the lightbulb. We think they date from the 1930's. You can see the circular rim of the fitting at - [The Dreamstress School of Vintage Sewing: Classes for April-June](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/the-dreamstress-school-of-vintage-sewing-classes-for-april-june/) - Welcome to autumn! Hope you are keeping warm as the weather cools down. In between my own mad sewing and research I've scheduled some fantastic classes for this autumn based on patterns I've been working on, techniques I've been perfecting, and requests from students. I'm particularly excited about Sewing with Knits: the Simple T-Shirt. I - [Quick and funky Quilts](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/quick-and-funky-quilts/) - Have you noticed how many babies are being born right now? So many pregnant women, so many prams. I love it - babies are so adorable! I am going to two baby showers in as many weeks, and so I took the opportunity to whip up a couple of little quilts. Lovely Japanese printed - [The completed shirt!](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/the-completed-shirt/) - Here is the finished shirt! And here is a close up of it on David. Contrast cuff linings, collar stay and under collar. Nothing like a bit of contrast. I made this shirt to practise my detailing, and because we have so many men learning to sew, it's good to be top of the game. - [The Dreamstress School of Vintage Sewing: Classes for Jan-March](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/the-dreamstress-school-of-vintage-sewing-classes-for-jan-march/) - The Dreamstress, aka Leimomi Oakes, is a textile historian and historical seamstress with a strong background in teaching. At her School of Vintage sewing you'll learn vintage, historical and modern sewing techniques, lots of textile history, and how to be an independent sewist who feels confident creating your own designs, drafting your own patterns, and - [Retro Makeup with The Vanity Case](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/make-me-up-marion-retro-makeup-with-the-vanity-case/) - Learn how to apply makeup vintage style with Claire from The Vanity Case. Learn about a different era each week, how to get the look and how to easily replicate it at home. You'll come away with styles for special occasions and re-enactment, as well as makeup tips you'll benefit from every day. 1920's Makeup - [Vintage Hairdos with the Vanity Case](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/vintage-hairdos-almost-fully-booked/) - Learn all the basics of vintage hairstyling with Claire from The Vanity Case. Each week we will focus on one hairstyle or hairstyling technique. We will review it, you will master it, then you can hit the town with your great new 'do! The classes in the series are: Be victorious with your victory - [Private Workshops](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/sewing-classese-2012/) - We have a great line up of classes showing in our Class Calendar. Many of these can be scheduled by arrangement for a group of friends or work colleagues. Be it making a baby quilt, bunting for a wedding, aprons, cushion covers - anything at all from our class offering or something else again (who - [Craft Classes](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/craft-classes/) - Until Christmas, it's all about gift ideas and decorations! Heaps of opportunities to combine learning new techniques with producing beautiful, useable things. Check out our Class Calendar for the exciting classes we have scheduled for you. Christmas Stockings - just one of our fun and useful Christmas workshops! - [Beginner Quilts start rolling off the line...](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/beginner-quilts-start-rolling-off-the-line/) - After four sessions of pretty intense work, our beginner class is pumping out finished quilts. The first one across the line is Steve's. And it's the biggest. Instead of a baby size quilt, we added an inch to every square, making it into a throw size. The pattern we made is called Puss in the - [The Dreamstress School of Vintage Sewing](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/the-dreamstress-school-of-vintage-sewing-2/) - The Dreamstress, aka Leimomi Oakes, is a textile historian and historical seamstress with a strong background in teaching. At her School of Vintage sewing you'll learn vintage, historical and modern sewing techniques, lots of textile history, and how to be an independent sewist who feels confident creating your own designs, drafting your own patterns, and - [Master Class Graduates!](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/master-class-graduates/) - Two lovely people took up the Master Class option in their holidays. Very different projects, but both stylish and really suiting the personalities of the designer/wearer! These photos are from the last day, around lunchtime, when we managed to make the deadline for completed projects, just! This is Katelyn in her design. The dress is knit - [Paper, scissors, rocked!](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/paper-scissors-rocked/) - I don't understand Paper Arts at all. Women taking perfectly good pieces of paper, cutting them into shapes and gluing them together to make something else...oh, OK. It's kind of like quilting but with paper, right? Truthfully, I think the entry level is more accessible, but the dizzying heights I have seen some people take - [Improving Our Classes On Our Web Site](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/improving-our-classes-on-our-web-site/) - You asked for it and we are delivering...we are improving how we make our classes available on our website! We have added our new Events Calendar page. You'll be able to see all our events at a glance, and sign up for each one using an improved contact form. You can even choose to view - [The Dreamstress School of Vintage Sewing](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/the-dreamstress-school-of-vintage-sewing/) - The Dreamstress, aka Leimomi Oakes, is a textile historian and historical seamstress with a strong background in teaching. At her School of Vintage sewing you'll learn vintage, historical and modern sewing techniques, lots of textile history, and how to be an independent sewist who feels confident creating your own designs, drafting your own patterns, and - [A rose by any other name...](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/a-rose-by-any-other-name/) - Those readers who frequent the shop will know we've all gone a bit felting mad! It all started because I found a source of the most exquisite, 100% Nepalese wool felt. Coloured sliever, felting needles and foams and the whole regalia soon followed. Anyway, last night at our weekly Wednesday craft group (everyone welcome) I - [A New Friend Arrives](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/a-new-friend-arrives/) - Instead of just arriving in a plain brown box, our new dress form arrived in a box covered in beautiful artwork! The front.... The Side.... And the other side. And inside, the beauty of our New Friend surpasses even the box she arrived in! And here she is! I just had to have the black - [Before Opening Day](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/before-opening-day/) - We are amazed and deeply grateful for all the help from our friends as we get set up to re-open as Made on Marion. We're thrilled with the potential of the space for new stock and classes. Here's some images from the first working bee to set up our vision for the space. Sorting out - [Our Stock, Today and Tomorrow](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/our-stock-today-and-tomorrow/) - One reason we took the plunge and purchased Goldings Handcrafts was the richness of its stock of craft and sewing supplies. Generations of Wellingtonians have loved the store for its diversity. Right now we have... Cake decorating supplies, including tins for purchase and rent Feathers, sequins, and fringe - bring on the dancing girls! Paints, - [Happy sewing!](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/happy-sewing/) - A classroom buzzing with happy capelet makers. Happy sewists chatting around the big studio tables is becoming more and more common here @ Made on Marion. This makes me happy! And if you want company for sewing, come and join us on Wednesday after work until 9pm. Handwork, machine work, knitting, it's all for the - [Developments :-)](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/developments/) - It's been a bit quiet here on our website, but the shop has been flat out. Bob the builder has been busy again, installing a bench for our sewing machines. David has painted and papered it all, and it looks fab! Great for me as now I can just grab a few minutes to work - [Our First Class](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/our-first-class/) - Our first class was really first class! Claire from The Vanity Case took a group of gorgeous students through the techniques used in the 1920's and 30's. Garnished with lashings of fascinating background on how make up developed too. For instance, the way in which make up fashion was very influenced by the brand new - [Made Marion...web page in transition!](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/hello-world/) - The crew at Made Marion are all working hard this weekend - our shop team is getting our retail location ready to re-open on April 10th, and our web team is transforming this placeholder page into a full web site. In the meantime, you can review Made Marion Classes April-June 2012. More from us soon! ## Pages - [Create with us!](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/) - Made Marion Craft is Wellington NZ's central craft store. We've got it all! Craft supplies, sewing, yarn, cross stitch, gifts, fabric arts, and classes. - [Our Story](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/our-story/) - Made Marion Craft is so much more than just a craft store. Yes, we have a huge range of products that you can buy in our store, or from our online store. Yes, we have in shop expertise to help you choose the best product for your needs. Yes, we have some of the best Made Marion Craft is more than a Wellington, NZ craft store - learn about who we are and passion for craft! - [Classes and Events](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/classes-and-events/) - Class and Event Terms of Service We will email invoices for class fees upon enrolment, and these should be paid within 7 days. For any class starting within 7 days, the class fee must be paid before the class begins. Payment is required before your place is confirmed in a class. Class fees are non-refundable, - [Contact](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/contact/) - OUR HOURS Monday - Friday: 10AM - 5.30PM Saturday: 10AM - 5PM Sunday: 11AM - 4PM OUR LOCATION We are at 166 Cuba St. That's between Ghuznee & Vivian Streets, beside Duck Island Ice Cream, opposite Loretta's and Slowboat Records, and generally in the best spot ever. See you there!  CONTACT US Phone: +64 Contact Made Marion Craft in Wellington, NZ - we are here to help you with craft supplies and classes. - [Services](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/services/) - As Wellington's craft specialists, we have great services available for you. Here are our most popular options - lampshades, pattern printing, sewing machine hire and cake tin hire. If you need a craft service or special item and you don't see it, ask us! Weta Digital did when they were making The Hobbit movies, amongst At Made Marion Craft, we offer specialty craft services. Cake tin hire, sewing machine hire, custom lampshades, PDF pattern printing, and more. - [cart](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/cart/) - [My Account](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/my-account/) - [Checkout](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/checkout/) - [Shopping Cart](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/shopping-cart/) - [Shop Online](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/products/) - We are working on offering a range of our products online very soon, but in the meantime for personal service please contact us and we would be happy to help you out. Shop online with Made Marion Craft - our Etsy store has special hard-to-find craft items. - [Sample Page](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/sample-page-2/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger ## Products - [Made Marion Craft Gift Voucher](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/product/made-marion-craft-gift-voucher/) - A Made Marion Craft gift voucher is a great option if you know the recipient will enjoy choosing their own craft supplies. ## MailPoet Page - [MailPoet Page](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/?mailpoet_page=captcha) - [mailpoet_page] - [MailPoet Page](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/?mailpoet_page=subscriptions) - [mailpoet_page] ## Events - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - September](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-september/) - Thursday evenings 7, 14, 21, 28 September, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $230, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - August](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-august/) - Wednesday evenings 2, 9, 16, 23 August, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $230, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - July](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-july/) - Tuesday evenings 4, 11, 18, 25 July, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $230, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Intro to Weaving](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/intro-to-weaving/) - Cost: $130, includes 2 balls of yarn and the use of our class looms for the day. To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. In this class - [Intro to Crochet](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/intro-to-crochet/) - Saturday 8th July - 10.30am - 3pm Cost: $110 (includes crochet hook and yarn) To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. Crochet is quick and easy when - [Working with Knit Fabrics - Tee Shirts](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/working-with-knit-fabrics-tee-shirts-2/) - Saturday 20th June, 10.30am – 3.30pm Cost: $120 To register for the class, please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. T-shirts are the perfect wardrobe staple, from short sleeved tops for summer wear, to long sleeved merinos for layering in winter. - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing - September](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing-september-2/) - Thursday evenings 3, 10, 17, 24 September, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $150 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing - October](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing-october-2/) - Tuesday evenings 6, 13, 20, 27 October, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $150 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing - November](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing-november-2/) - Wednesday evenings 4, 11, 18, 25 November, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $150 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing - August](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing-august-2/) - Wednesday evenings 5, 12, 19, 26 August, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $150 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing - July](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing-july-3/) - Tuesday evenings 7, 14, 21, 28 July, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $150 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing - June](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing-june-3/) - Thursday evenings 4, 11, 18, 25 June, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $150 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in - [Make a Lampshade - October](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/make-a-lampshade-october/) - Come find out how easy it is to make your own lampshades. We’ll be making a 9″(23cm) or 12″(30cm) diameter straight-sided round lampshade. All you need to bring is 0.5m of a 112cm or wider fashion fabric (or buy it from us for as little as $9), we provide the rest. You don’t need any - [Make a Lampshade - July](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/make-a-lampshade-july/) - Come find out how easy it is to make your own lampshades. We’ll be making a 9″(23cm) or 12″(30cm) diameter straight-sided round lampshade. All you need to bring is 0.5m of a 112cm or wider fashion fabric (or buy it from us for as little as $9), we provide the rest. You don’t need any - [Intro to Weaving - August](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/intro-to-weaving-august/) - Cost: $180, includes 2 balls of yarn and the use of our class looms for the day. To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. In this class you’ll learn - [Intro to Weaving - June](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/intro-to-weaving-3/) - Cost: $180, includes 2 balls of yarn and the use of our class looms for the day. To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. In this class you’ll learn - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - November](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-november-4/) - Thursday evenings 5, 12, 19, 26 November, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - October](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-october-4/) - Wednesday evenings 7, 14, 21, 28 October, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - September](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-september-4/) - Tuesday evenings 1, 8, 15, 22 September, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - August](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-august-4/) - Thursday evenings 6, 13, 20, 27 August, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - July](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-july-4/) - Wednesday evenings 1, 8, 15, 22 July, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - June2](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-june2/) - Wednesday evenings 3, 10, 17, 24 June, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Make a Lampshade Class - May](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/make-a-lampshade-class-may/) - Come find out how easy it is to make your own lampshades. We’ll be making a 9″(23cm) or 12″(30cm) diameter straight-sided round lampshade. All you need to bring is 0.5m of a 112cm or wider fashion fabric (or buy it from us for as little as $9), we provide the rest. You don’t need any - [Make a Lampshade - February](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/make-a-lampshade-february/) - Come find out how easy it is to make your own lampshades. We’ll be making a 9″(23cm) or 12″(30cm) diameter straight-sided round lampshade. All you need to bring is 0.5m of a 112cm or wider fashion fabric (or buy it from us for as little as $9), we provide the rest. You don’t need any - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing - February](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-february/) - Wednesday evenings 4, 11, 18, 25 February, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $150 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing - April](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-april/) - Tuesday evenings 7, 14, 21, 28 April, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $150 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing - May](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing-may/) - Wednesday evenings 6, 13, 20, 27 May, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $150 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing - March](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing-march-2/) - Thursday evenings 5, 12, 19, 26 March, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $150 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - May](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-may-3/) - Thursday evenings 7, 14, 21, 28 May, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - April](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-april-3/) - Wednesday evenings 8, 15, 22, 29 April, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - March](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-march-3/) - Tuesday evenings 3, 10, 17, 24 March, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - February](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-february-3/) - Thursday evenings 5, 12, 19, 26 February, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing - July](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing-july-2/) - Thursday evenings 10, 17, 24, 31 July, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $150 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in - [Intro to Weaving - September](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/intro-to-weaving-september/) - Cost: $180, includes 2 balls of yarn and the use of our class looms for the day. To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. In this class you’ll learn - [Intro to Weaving - July](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/intro-to-weaving-july/) - Cost: $180, includes 2 balls of yarn and the use of our class looms for the day. To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. In this class you’ll learn - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing - November](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing-november/) - Thursday evenings 6, 13, 20, 27 November, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $150 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing - October](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing-october/) - Wednesday evenings 1, 8, 15, 22 October, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $150 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing - September](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing-september/) - Tuesday evenings 2, 9, 16, 23 September, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $150 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing - June](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing-june-2/) - Wednesday evenings 4, 11, 18, 25 June, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $150 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - May](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-may-2/) - Wednesday evenings 7, 14, 21, 28 May, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Make a Lampshade - December](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/make-a-lampshade-december25/) - Come find out how easy it is to make your own lampshades. We’ll be making a 9"(23cm) or 12″(30cm) diameter straight-sided round lampshade. All you need to bring is 0.5m of a 112cm or wider fashion fabric (or buy it from us for as little as $8), we provide the rest. You don’t need any - [Make a Lampshade - October](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/make-a-lampshade-october25/) - Come find out how easy it is to make your own lampshades. We’ll be making a 9"(23cm) or 12″(30cm) diameter straight-sided round lampshade. All you need to bring is 0.5m of a 112cm or wider fashion fabric (or buy it from us for as little as $8), we provide the rest. You don’t need any - [Make a Lampshade - August](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/make-a-lampshade-august25/) - Come find out how easy it is to make your own lampshades. We’ll be making a 9"(23cm) or 12″(30cm) diameter straight-sided round lampshade. All you need to bring is 0.5m of a 112cm or wider fashion fabric (or buy it from us for as little as $8), we provide the rest. You don’t need any - [Make a Lampshade - June](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/make-a-lampshade-june25/) - Come find out how easy it is to make your own lampshades. We’ll be making a 9"(23cm) or 12″(30cm) diameter straight-sided round lampshade. All you need to bring is 0.5m of a 112cm or wider fashion fabric (or buy it from us for as little as $8), we provide the rest. You don’t need any - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - November](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-november-3/) - Tuesday evenings 4, 11, 18, 25 November, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - October](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-october-3/) - Thursday evenings 2, 9, 16, 23 October, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - September](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-september-3/) - Wednesday evenings 3, 10, 17, 24 September, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - August](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-august-3/) - Tuesday evenings 5, 12, 19, 26 August, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - July](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-july-3/) - Monday evenings 7, 14, 21, 28 July, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - June](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-june/) - Thursday evenings 5, 12, 19, 26 June, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Mad Skillz - a masterclass in sewing techniques](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/mad-skillz-a-masterclass-in-sewing-techniques/) - This class is suitable for experienced sewists – this means you’ve been sewing for at least a couple of years, have sewn fabrics other than stable wovens and knits (such as sheers or satins), maybe tackled a couple of larger projects like a coat or an evening gown. Let out your inner sewing scientist! Learn - [Create a Pattern from an Existing Garment](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/create-a-pattern-from-an-existing-garment-2/) - Your favourite shirt is falling apart; what to do? In this one day workshop you will learn how to take a pattern from your garment. Maryanne will demonstrate the techniques and then you can have a go on your own garment. You bring your garment – something fairly simple please, (no 27 panel coats, puffer - [Make a Lampshade](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/make-a-lampshade-3/) - Come find out how easy it is to make your own lampshades. We’ll be making a 9"(23cm) or 12″(30cm) diameter straight-sided round lampshade. All you need to bring is 0.5m of a 112cm or wider fashion fabric (or buy it from us for as little as $8), we provide the rest. You don’t need any - [Make a Lampshade](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/make-a-lampshade-2/) - Come find out how easy it is to make your own lampshades. We’ll be making a 9"(23cm) or 12″(30cm) diameter straight-sided round lampshade. All you need to bring is 0.5m of a 112cm or wider fashion fabric (or buy it from us for as little as $8), we provide the rest. You don’t need any - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing - March](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing-march/) - Wednesday evenings 5, 12, 19, 26 March, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $150 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing - April](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing-april/) - Thursday evenings 3, 10, 17, 24 April, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $150 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing - February](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing-february/) - Tuesday evenings 4, 11, 18, 25 February, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $150 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - April](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-april-2/) - Tuesday evenings 1, 8, 15, 22 April, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - March](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-march-2/) - Thursday evenings 6, 13, 20, 27 March, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - February](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-february-2/) - Wednesday evenings 5, 12, 19, 26 February, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Working with Knit Fabrics - Tee shirts](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/working-with-knit-fabrics-tee-shirts/) - Wednesday evenings 22, 29 January 6 – 8.30pm (this is a two night class) Cost: $110 To register for the class, please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. T-shirts are the perfect wardrobe staple, from short sleeved tops - [Working with Knit Fabrics - T-shirts](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/working-with-knit-fabrics-t-shirts/) - Wednesday evenings 4, 11 December 6 – 8.30pm (this is a two night class) Cost: $110 To register for the class, please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. T-shirts are the perfect wardrobe staple, from short sleeved tops - [Open Crochet session](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/open-crochet-session/) - This is an open session to get help with an existing crochet project or figure out that 'new to you' stitch, with help and support from an experienced teacher. You are also welcome if you would like to come and crochet in the company of other folk. Cost is $10. Please email Wendy at info@mademarioncraft.co.nz - [Intro to Crochet - August](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/intro-to-crochet-august/) - Friday 16th & 23rd August 6.00 - 8.30pm (2 sessions) Cost: $120 (includes crochet hook and yarn) To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. Crochet is quick and easy when - [Intro to Knitting - September](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/intro-to-knitting-september/) - Friday 13th and 20th June 6.00 – 8.30pm (2 sessions) Cost: $120 (includes yarn, knitting needles and darning needle) To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for those - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - November](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-november-2/) - Wednesday evenings 6, 13, 20, 27 November, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - October](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-october-2/) - Tuesday evenings 1, 8, 15, 22 October, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class. To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - September](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-september-2/) - Thursday evenings 5, 12, 19, 26 September, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing - August](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing-august/) - Tuesday evenings 6, 13, 20, 27 August, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $150 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing - July](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing-july/) - Thursday evenings 4, 11, 18, 25 July, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $150 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing - June](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing-june/) - Wednesday evenings 5, 12, 19, 26 June, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $150 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - August](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-august-2/) - Wednesday evenings 7, 14, 21, 28 August, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - July](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-july-2/) - Tuesday evenings 2, 9, 16, 23 July, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Absolute Beginners - June](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-june/) - Thursday evenings 6, 13, 20, 27 June, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Intro to Crochet - May](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/intro-to-crochet-may/) - Friday 3rd & 10th May 6.00 – 8.30pm (2 sessions) Cost: $120 (includes crochet hook and yarn) To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. Crochet is quick and easy when - [Intro to Crochet](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/intro-to-crochet-5/) - Friday 5th & 12th July 6.00 - 8.30pm (2 sessions) Cost: $120 (includes crochet hook and yarn) To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. Crochet is quick and easy when - [Intro to Crochet](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/intro-to-crochet-4/) - Friday 12th & 19th April 6.00 - 8.30pm (2 sessions) Cost: $120 (includes crochet hook and yarn) To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. Crochet is quick and easy when - [Intro to Knitting](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/intro-to-knitting-4/) - Friday 7th and 14th June 6.00 – 8.30pm (2 sessions) Cost: $120 (includes yarn, knitting needles and darning needle) To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for those - [Intro to Knitting](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/intro-to-knitting-3/) - Friday 15th and 22nd March 6.00 - 8.30pm (2 sessions) Cost: $120 (includes yarn, knitting needles and darning needle) To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A - [Children's Machine Sewing Class - TERM 1](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/childrens-machine-sewing-class-term-1/) - Wednesday afternoons, 4 - 5pm (10 sessions) Classes are held weekly, and are 1 hour long. There are a maximum of 4 students per class. These classes are suitable for children aged 9+ years. Use of a sewing machine and tools are provided in class. Topics covered include; * Sewing room safety * Identifying sewing - [Introduction to Cross Stitch](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/intro-to-cross-stitch/) - Tuesday Evening 20th February, 6-8.30pm (1 session) Cost: $80 (includes a starter kit) To register for the class, please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for people who would love to learn to cross stitch, but - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - May](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-may/) - Wednesday evenings 1, 8, 15, 22 May, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing-7/) - Tuesday evenings 7, 14, 21, 28 May, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $150 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing-6/) - Wednesday evenings 6, 13, 20, 27 March, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $150 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in - [Intro to Weaving](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/intro-to-weaving-2/) - Cost: $150, includes 2 balls of yarn and the use of our class looms for the day. To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. In this class - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - April](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-april/) - Tuesday evenings 2, 9, 16, 23 April, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - March](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-march/) - Thursday evenings 7, 14, 21, 28 March, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - February](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-february/) - Wednesday evenings 7, 14, 21, 28 February, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $250, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class - [Make a Lampshade](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/make-a-lampshade/) - Made Marion Lampshade Classes - [Intro to Crochet](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/intro-to-crochet-3/) - Saturday 7th October 10.30am - 3pm Cost: $110 (includes crochet hook and yarn) To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. Crochet is quick and easy when you know how. Learn - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - November](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-november/) - Wednesday evenings 1, 8, 15, 22 November, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $230, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Absolute Beginners Sewing - October](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-october/) - Tuesday evenings 3, 10, 17, 24 October, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $230, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for - [Intro to Crochet](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/intro-to-crochet-2/) - Saturday 16th September - 10.30am - 3pm Cost: $110 (includes crochet hook and yarn) To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. Crochet is quick and easy when - [Intro to Knitting](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/intro-to-knitting-2/) - Saturday 19th August 10.30 - 3pm Cost: $110 (includes yarn, knitting needles and darning needle) To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for those who - [Modern Applique Tapestry with Polly Lind](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/modern-applique-tapestry-with-polly-lind/) - Saturday 5th August 10.30 - 4pm, $130 Join widely renowned fabric artist Polly Lind for a Modern Applique Tapestry class. In this class you will be creating a single animal or object tapestry, about 36cm square with a bamboo stick and cord to hang it on, like the ones pictured (designs may vary). If you - [Mad Skills - A masterclass in Sewing Techniques](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/mad-skills/) - This class is suitable for experienced sewists – this means you’ve been sewing for at least a couple of years, have sewn fabrics other than stable wovens and knits (such as sheers or satins), maybe tackled a couple of larger projects like a coat or an evening gown. Let out your inner sewing scientist! Learn - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing-3/) - Tuesday evenings 4, 11, 18 April, 2 May, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $140 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing-5/) - Thursday evenings 1, 8, 15, 22 June, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $140 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in - [Pick Your Own Project Sewing](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing-4/) - Wednesday evenings 3, 10, 17, 24 May, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $140 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in - [Absolute Beginners Sewing](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-3/) - Monday evenings 29 May, 12, 19, 26 June, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $230, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the - [Absolute Beginners Sewing](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing-2/) - Thursday evenings 4, 11, 18, 25 May, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $230, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject - [Absolute Beginners Sewing](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginners-sewing/) - Wednesday evenings 5, 12, 19,26 April, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $230, which includes all materials required for the class To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. - [Intro to Knitting](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/intro-to-knitting/) - Saturday 18th March 10.30 - 3pm Cost: $110 (includes yarn, knitting needles and darning needle) To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name of the class you’d like to be in as the subject line. A class for those who - [Absolute Beginner Sewing - March](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/absolute-beginner-sewing-march/) - Tuesday evenings 7, 14, 21, 28 March, 6-8.30 pm (4 nights) Cost: $230, which includes all materials (which covers everything needed to make a drawstring bag, zippered cushion cover + cushion inner, and pajama pants) To register for the class (or to inquire about any class), please email Wendy with your name, a contact number and the name - [Create a Pattern from an Existing Garment](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/create-a-pattern-from-an-existing-garment/) - Saturday 15 July 10am-4.30pm $140 includes class materials and tuition. Your favourite shirt is falling apart; what to do? In this one day workshop you will learn how to take a pattern from your garment. Maryanne will demonstrate the techniques and then you can have a go on your own garment. You bring your garment - [Pick Your Own Project - Sewing](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing-2/) - Monday evenings 6, 13, 20, 27 March, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $140 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. Students select their own pattern, and work through the more complicated issues in class, from pattern - [Pick Your Own Project - Sewing](https://www.mademarioncraft.co.nz/events/pick-your-own-project-sewing/) - Thursday evenings 2, 9, 16, 23 February, 6 – 8:30pm (four sessions) Cost: $140 Pick Your Own Project is an opportunity for you to work on a project that doesn’t fit into another class with help and support from an experienced teacher. 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