SEWING & dressmaking courses in SYDNEY
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〰️ mid-term enrolments welcome 〰️
start anytime 〰️ mid-term enrolments welcome 〰️
🪡 Learn to Sew — And Make Clothes That Fit
Making your own clothes is a creative and rewarding skill. In our sewing and dressmaking classes, you’ll learn how to sew garments that fit and flatter — starting with a commercial pattern and progressing at your own pace.
Bring your own pattern or let us help you choose one suited to your level. Whether you're making something simple or aiming for a standout piece, we’ll support you every step of the way.
Just getting started? Explore our Learn to Sew options — or dive deeper with Specialised Sewing Classes.
📐 Classes for Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced Sewists
Whether you're just starting out or refining your technique, our small, personalised classes provide one-on-one support at your skill level.
You’ll learn how to follow commercial patterns, refine your sewing techniques, and create garments that suit your style and shape — from A-line skirts to custom-fit dresses for special occasions.
⏰ Flexible Class Times & Small Groups
All classes begin with a studio orientation — covering how to use our sewing machines and overlockers, organise your workspace, and choose the right fabric and pattern for your level.
We offer flexible scheduling across weekdays, evenings, and Saturdays.
Class Options & Fees:
All Day (77 hrs): $1,869
Morning or Afternoon (38.5 hrs): $999
Evening (33 hrs): $875
💡 Save $129 when you book a full-day class.
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CAFA SEWING & DESIGN STUDIO
Come and visit our spacious studio in Pymble on Sydney’s North Shore. We’re a short walk from the Pymble train station and we have ample free parking onsite.
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Dressmaking Classes: Learning to Sew the Right Way
The beauty in fashion is all about the details. Learn to sew or take your sewing skills to the next level with our Beginners and Intermediate Dressmaking courses. You will not only learn how to make garments, but also how to harness your attention to detail and couture techniques to create a beautiful piece with perfect fit and a finish of the highest quality. Even the most simple garments will be elevated to a new level with the right techniques.
These sewing classes are aimed at students wanting to learn techniques to complete quality, professional-looking garments using commercial patterns. Students who want to design their own patterns will also benefit from the additional skills gained in either of the dressmaking classes before moving on to more advanced classes.
All levels are catered for, with our beginner students offered the Introductory Basic Garments Quality Fit & Finish Course, focusing on interfacing, seam variation, machine hemming and much more. If you already have a reasonable grasp of the basics, our Intermediate Class will teach you the perfect construction of sleeves, cuffs, collars, and hand-sewn finishing on hems and other fine details.