Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Sewing and Dressmaking Sewing and Design Studio

Classes are suitable for all levels; the absolute beginner, those with basic machine skills or the sewer wanting to learn more advanced techniques and refine their construction skills and knowledge. Learn to use and understand a commercial pattern (ie. Vogue, Butterick, Simplicity), and working with commercial patterns learn to measure, fit and adjust. Learn sewing methods based on industry shortcuts. The studio is fully equipped with overlockers and a computerized Bernina sewing machine for each student. Students needing help with their own machines are welcome to bring them along and learn how to use them.

Certificate II in Clothing Production Academy of Dressmakers

The Academy of Dressmakers is a Registered Training Organisation with both Accredited Certificate Courses and non Accredited Courses available to Enrol in now. Start your Fashion Career now with our Certificate II in Clothing Production where you will learn the skills needed to gain employment within the Fashion Industry as well as the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Industry. We also offer Certificates III & IV as well as non Accredited Courses and short Courses in Garment Construction, Patternmaking, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Styling and more. Email us to arrange an Interview should you require more information. We are located in the Parramatta area.

Dressmaking Nepean Community College

This is a Basic course for the beginner who wishes to learn to sew or for the person who wants to improve their sewing techniques. Come and learn how to give a garment that professional finish and how to read and adjust patterns.

Dressmaking Central West Community College

Learn to sew from an experienced Dressmaker - time to dust off that sewing machine and get started! This 8 week course has been designed to get you on track with your dressmaking skills and will include basic sewing techniques such as; zips, buttons and button holes, hemming, seams, waist bands, pattern reading and much more. By the conclusion of this 8 week course participants will have completed a perfectly fitting skirt and another garment both being a design of your choice. You will be required to bring your own sewing machine - see full list of requirements upon enrolment.

Dressmaking Macarthur Community College

A course for the beginner or more advanced sewer. Learn to make garments for yourself or family using a commercial pattern. Individual guidance given by the tutor will give you a professional look and fit. Bring requirements listed on Confirmation/website first session. Your sewing machine pattern and material will be required from Week 2. The College has sewing machines for your use if required.

Dressmaking Nepean Community College

Learn to adjust patterns to individual figures and create garments professionally. Do you have an overlocker, but are too frightened to use it? Come and have fun! We also teach you to alter ill-fitting garments you have purchased.

Dressmaking and Overlocking St George & Sutherland Community College

Be more confident with your overlocker. Learn to thread and use flatlocking rolled and picot stitching on samples. Dressmaking will be incorporated into this course including pattern reading garment construction and sewing techniques using stretch and woven fabrics. Overlocking students must BYO overlocker.

Dressmaking and Stretchwear Macarthur Community College

A course for the beginner or advanced sewer. You will use commercial patterns to complete your choice of garments for all your family in all types of fabrics including stretchwear. Individual guidance given by the tutor will give you a professional look and fit. Bring requirements listed on Confirmation/website first session.

Dressmaking for Absolute Beginners The Parramatta College

Get those hands busy this season and start making clothes in the styles of your choice. Beginners will make a skirt and learn how to purchase a pattern choose fabrics and make the garment. Tutor will advise about patterns and fabrics on the first night. Sewing machine available for use in class. Continuing students work at their own pace with full support and guidance. No stretch sewing. Max 7 students.

Dressmaking For Beginners North West Community College

You will learn how to take measurements, choose patterns and suitable fabric, basic sewing techniques and to fit a garment. During the course you will work on one garment and you will learn to finish it off with professional results. Add value and quality to your own or children’s wardrobe at little cost. Access to own sewing machine required. Bring pen, paper and measuring tape to the first class session.

Dressmaking Made Easy Workshop Nepean Community College

This is a beginners or advanced dressmaking workshop where you will work at your own pace on a pattern of your choice. Start with understanding your sewing machine, learn how to read a commercial pattern and how to adjust the pattern to fit you. Apply a variety of sewing techniques to expand your sewing skills and create a simple dress, blouse or skirt.

Dressmaking on the Weekend Macarthur Community College

A course for the beginner or more advanced sewer. Learn to make garments for yourself or family using a commercial pattern. Individual guidance given by the tutor will give you a professional look and fit. Bring requirements listed on Confirmation/website first session. Consecutive weeks from start date.

Dressmaking Stretch Sewing/Children's Wear St George & Sutherland Community College

Save money by making your own and your children's clothes. Pattern reading and garment construction are a feature of this course. For children's wear please bring a simple pattern. Beginners to advanced students. Overlockers may be used. Please bring fabric simple pattern (skirt or pants) thread sewing needles machine needles tape measure roll of greaseproof paper pins pencil ruler scissors and sticky tape.

Dressmaking: Intermediate Macarthur Community College

Learn a different sewing technique each session a sample will be shown and then you will be able to complete it. Samples are not compulsory. Time will be allowed in second half of session for your own garment made from a commercial pattern of your choice. Bring requirements listed on Confirmation/website first session.

Dressmaking: Make A Skirt In A Day Nepean Community College

A-line skirts are easy to make and are a great first project. Starting with your measurements, you will draft a simple skirt pattern onto paper. You will cut out the skirt on your fabric and sew it together using zipper darts, facings and finishing it with a blind hem.

Dressmaking: Stretchwear Macarthur Community College

Stretch garments are quick and easy to make and easy to wear! Learn to create garments of your own choice using stretch fabrics and a commercial pattern. Tips on sewing stretch garments. Bring requirements listed on Confirmation/website first session.

Dressmaking: Zipper Workshop Macarthur Community College

Are you having trouble getting your zipper perfected? Learn some hints and techniques that will make it easier. Zippers included: Lap Invisible Jacket Trouser. A sample will be made on each zipper type. Bring requirements listed on Confirmation/website first session. No concession.

Make a 50s Sun Dress City East Community College

This course celebrates the beauty of the 50s sun dress with its swing-skirt and kicky weekend feel. Using a tried and tested easy pattern developed by the tutor create your dream ‘Mad Men’ dress and come away with your perfectly fitted 50s pattern to take home and use over and over again. Prerequisite: Sewing Machine Skills or equivalent (zipper insertion).