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Dressmaking

Course ID:
CT4388-10
Price:
$230.00 (GST included)
Status:
Places are available.
Location:
Campbelltown HS
Tutor:
Jeanice Barnes
Sessions:
8 sessions of 2 hours
Time:
7:00pm-9:00pm
Starts:
Monday, 20 October 2025
Finishes:
Monday, 01 December 2025

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.

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.

Venue

Campbelltown Performing Arts HS is on Beverley Road, off Chamberlain Street.
Car parks are in the school grounds off Beverley Road.
Co-ordinators (Craig or Gavin) are located in the single level Administration building next to the Hall, from 7pm to 9pm.
Centre is 1.2km from railway station.

Comments from previous students of this class

Jeanice was wonderful as usual. I will be back again. SC


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