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Are you a budding dressmaker or someone who has a passion for sewing for the home and family? At Macarthur, you can choose from a large range of classes in various types of dressmaking, pattern design, alterations, getting to know your sewing machine, overlocking, quilting, or patchwork.
Our classes can take you from an absolute beginner to an advanced designer exploring your full potential.
We even have specialist classes for children running in the school holidays.
So if you are near Fairfield, Liverpool, Campbelltown, Camden or Picton, we have a course for you.
Classes are organised into 4 terms each year, with speciality workshops running throughout the year.
Explore our exciting range of courses below
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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. Read On
- 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
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. Your sewing machine will be required from Week 2. Read On
- 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
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. Read On
- 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
Dressmaking - Sewing Circle
A course for the beginner or more advanced sewer. Learn to make garments or projects for yourself, family or home 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. Read On
- Course ID:
- DA3003-10
- Price:
- $255.00 (GST included)
- Status:
- 2 places are available.
- Location:
- 403 Hume Highway Liverpool
- Tutor:
- Jeanice Barnes
- Sessions:
- 8 sessions of 2.5 hours
- Time:
- 9:30am-12:00pm
- Starts:
- Monday, 27 July 2026
- Finishes:
- Monday, 14 September 2026
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. Consecutive weeks from start date. Read On
- Course ID:
- WL3323-8
- Price:
- $237.00 (GST included)
- Status:
- Module is full.
- 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
Sewing - Completing Unfinished and Clothing Alterations
Ever thought about altering your own clothes? There are many things you can do yourself with little sewing knowledge and also save money! In this course you can learn to hem pants, jeans, skirts, adjust shirt and dress hems, sew on buttons or replace a zipper. Perhaps you have garments that need some changes or repairs. Machine and hand sewing finishes will be taught...so have your questions ready. Bring in your garments that you would like advice with. Bring requirements listed on ... Read On
- Course ID:
- DA3446-10
- Price:
- $168.00 (GST included)
- Status:
- Places are available.
- Location:
- 403 Hume Highway Liverpool
- Tutor:
- Jeanice Barnes
- Sessions:
- 1 session of 5 hours
- Time:
- 9:30am-2:30pm
- Starts:
- Saturday, 12 September 2026
- Finishes:
- Saturday, 12 September 2026
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