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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. Bring requirements listed on Confirmation/website first session. Your sewing machine, pattern and material will be required from Week 2.


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Dressmaking

Course ID:
HH4015-10
Price:
$230.00 (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, 14 October 2025
Finishes:
Tuesday, 02 December 2025
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Dressmaking - Sewing Circle

Course ID:
DA4015-10A
Price:
$230.00 (GST included)
Status:
Places are available.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Jeanice Barnes
Sessions:
8 sessions of 2 hours
Time:
12:30pm-2:30pm
Starts:
Monday, 13 October 2025
Finishes:
Monday, 01 December 2025
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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 have recommend the course to my friends and have been attending with them. 10 out of 10. ME


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