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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. Includes sewing with stretch fabrics. Bring requirements listed on Confirmation/website first session.


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Dressmaking

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. Includes sewing with stretch fabrics. Bring requirements listed on Confirmation/website first session.

Course ID:
HH3015-10
Price:
$255.00 (GST included)
Status:
5 places are available.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Jeanice Barnes
Sessions:
8 sessions of 2 hours
Time:
7:00pm-9:00pm
Starts:
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
Finishes:
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Dressmaking

Course ID:
CT3388-10
Price:
$255.00 (GST included)
Status:
Module is full.
Location:
Campbelltown HS
Tutor:
Jeanice Barnes
Sessions:
7 sessions of 2.29 hours
Time:
6:45pm-9:00pm
Starts:
Monday, 03 August 2026
Finishes:
Monday, 14 September 2026
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Dressmaking - Sewing Circle

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. Includes sewing with stretch fabrics. Bring requirements listed on Confirmation/website first session.

Course ID:
DA3015-10A
Price:
$255.00 (GST included)
Status:
5 places are available.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Jeanice Barnes
Sessions:
8 sessions of 2 hours
Time:
12:30pm-2:30pm
Starts:
Monday, 27 July 2026
Finishes:
Monday, 14 September 2026
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Agenda

* Demonstration of pattern pieces onto fabric, measurement taking, understanding pattern envelope
* Cut out garment, pin and fit
* Start sewing garment
* Zipper sample - continue garment assembly
* Check garment fit, continuing garment assembly using pattern instruction sheet with tutor guidance
* Complete garment - hems.
On average a participant will complete one garment during course.


Materials

Do not purchase equipment until you confirm that the course is running.

Please purchase fabric and pattern (to fit your bust size) - check fabric suggestions, yardage and requirements on back of pattern envelope - if a stretch fabric is called for, it must be used. Prewash fabric before first session and bring scissors, pins, handsewing needles, tape measure and thread to match fabric.
Week 2: Please bring your machine.


Comments from previous students of this class

I really like the set up of this course. I will be re-enrolling. I like how knowledgeable Janice is. If you want to do something and have no idea how, Janice will know. ME


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