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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:
WL3323-8
Price:
$237.00 (GST included)
Status:
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, 22 August 2026
Finishes:
Saturday, 29 August 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

Jeanice was very capable, encouraging and versatile. I enjoyed the course immensely. J


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