4 Hour & 6.5 Hour Guided Studio Sessions Guided by industry professionals Megan McKee-Griffith and Sheena Lee, both with extensive garment construction and expert pattern-making experience. This focused, high-level sewing session is designed to elevate your skills, refine your technique, and give you professional insight into your project — all within the warm, supportive Usefulbox studio community. Perfect for intermediate to advanced sewists who want expert fitting guidance, pattern support, or help tackling a complex garment — while sewing alongside like-minded makers. WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS COURSE • Small, premium intensive (4–5 students only)• Extended studio time for real, measurable progress• Advanced fitting and construction guidance• Pattern instructions broken down clearly and logically• Industry-level insight into garment construction• Calm, focused, encouraging sewing environment You’ll sew with others who love making just as much as you do — sharing ideas, learning together, and celebrating progress. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN • Professional pattern interpretation• Fit assessment and adjustment techniques• Garment construction refinement• Advanced sewing techniques explained clearly• How to approach complex instructions with confidence• Independent problem-solving skills You’ll leave not just with progress on your garment — but with stronger technical understanding and greater confidence in your own ability. SKILL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE • Confident threading and operating your sewing machine• Comfortable sewing with seam allowances• Experience constructing garments• Ready to refine fit and elevate technique ADVANCED • Strong understanding of garment construction• Confident working independently• Looking to master advanced techniques and professional finishes CLASS FORMAT • 4 hour or 6.5 hour intensive sessions• 4–5 students per class• High cutting tables for tracing, measuring and cutting• Personalised technical and fitting support• A warm, collaborative studio atmosphere This is focused sewing time — but never intimidating. You’re supported by experts and surrounded by a community that genuinely wants you to succeed. WHAT’S INCLUDED • 4 or 6.5 hours of expert tuition• Individualised technical guidance• Professional fitting insight• Use of studio cutting tables and workspace WHAT TO BRING • Your chosen pattern and fabric• Your fabric scissors and sewing kit OPTIONAL:Bring your own sewing machine (including power cords and foot pedal). Studio machines are available — students may use the Brother A80 or Bernina 335. PRICING 4 hour session — $1306.5 hour session — $180 READY TO BOOK? Choose your preferred date below. Spaces are strictly limited to 4–5 students per session to ensure personalised, high-level support — and a relaxed, enjoyable experience. SESSION TIMES Thursday — 4 hoursFriday — 6.5 hoursSaturday — 4 hours or 6.5 hoursSunday — 6.5 hours WORKSHOP DATES APRIL 2 Apr – 1pm–5pm – BYOP with Megan9 Apr – 10am–4:30pm – BYOP with Megan10 Apr – 10am–4:30pm – BYOP with Megan11 Apr – 9am–1pm – BYOP with Megan16 Apr – 10am–4:30pm – BYOP with Megan17 Apr – 10am–4:30pm – BYOP with Megan19 Apr – 10am–4:30pm – BYOP with Megan23 Apr – 1pm–5pm – BYOP with Megan24 Apr – 10am–4:30pm – BYOP with Megan30 Apr – 1pm–5pm – BYOP with Megan MAY 2 May – 9am–1pm – BYOP with Megan2 May – 1:30pm–5:30pm – BYOP with Sheena7 May – 1pm–5pm – BYOP with Megan8 May – 10am–4:30pm – BYOP with Megan10 May – 10am–4:30pm – BYOP with Megan14 May – 1pm–5pm – BYOP with Sheena15 May – 10am–4:30pm – BYOP with Megan16 May – 9am–1pm – BYOP with Megan16 May – 1:30pm–5:30pm – BYOP with Sheena21 May – 1pm–5pm – BYOP with Megan22 May – 10am–4:30pm – BYOP with Megan28 May – 1pm–5pm – BYOP with Megan29 May – 10am–2pm – Copy It! with Megan30 May – 9am–1pm – BYOP with Megan30 May – 1:30pm–5:30pm – BYOP with Sheena JUNE 4 Jun – 1pm–5pm – BYOP with Megan7 Jun – 1:30pm–5:30pm – BYOP with Megan11 Jun – 1pm–5pm – BYOP with Sheena12 Jun – 10am–4:30pm – BYOP with Megan13 Jun – 1:30pm–5:30pm – BYOP with Sheena18 Jun – 1pm–5pm – BYOP with Megan19 Jun – 10am–4:30pm – BYOP with Megan25 Jun – 1:30pm–5:30pm – BYOP with Megan26 Jun – 10am–4:30pm – BYOP with Megan27 Jun – 9am–1pm – BYOP with Megan27 Jun – 1:30pm–5:30pm – BYOP with Sheena JULY 2 Jul – 1pm–5pm – BYOP with Megan5 Jul – 1:30pm–5:30pm – BYOP with Megan9 Jul – 10am–4:30pm – BYOP with Megan10 Jul – 10am–4:30pm – BYOP with Megan11 Jul – 9am–1pm – BYOP with Megan11 Jul – 1:30pm–5:30pm – BYOP with Sheena16 Jul – 10am–4:30pm – BYOP with Megan17 Jul – 10am–4:30pm – BYOP with Megan These workshops regularly sell out.