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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. You will need your own sewing machine. Consecutive weeks from start date.


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Dressmaking on the Weekend

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. You will need your own sewing machine.

Course ID:
WL2323-8
Price:
$225.00 (GST included)
Status:
5 places are available.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Jeanice Barnes
Sessions:
2 sessions of 6.5 hours
Time:
9:30am-4:00pm
Starts:
Saturday, 23 May 2026
Finishes:
Saturday, 30 May 2026
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Agenda

Week 1: Take body measurements, layout of pattern and cut out garment, fit garment. Garment assembly, using pattern instruction sheet as guide
Week 2: Garment assembly, hems, individual guidance



Materials

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


Bring your lunch, (tea/coffee available), sewing machine, pen, notebook, sewing kit (scissors, tape measure, pins, etc).

Please bring PATTERN and FABRIC pre washed to first session.

For first time sewers: choose a simple pattern such as a plain skirt, dress or top pattern using cotton type fabric or similar. Check fabric suggestions on back of pattern envelope - if a stretch fabric is called for it must be used. When choosing pattern size it should fit your bust and/or hip measurement.

The college has sewing machines for use if needed.


Comments from previous students of this class

The course is wonderful. It‘s the willingness of Jeanice to help you that makes the course so popular and desirable. Thank you VK


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