Perfect for complete beginners or those returning to sewing. Create your first garment while learning the essential skills needed to sew confidently and independently.

You'll learn how to:

• Select an appropriate sewing pattern

• Understand pattern markings and instructions

• Choose suitable fabrics and notions

• Take accurate body measurements

• Cut fabric correctly

• Set up and use a sewing machine confidently

• Sew seams and finish raw edges professionally

• Press garments for a polished finish

• Insert basic closures and waistbands

• Hem garments neatly.

Projects may include: A-line skirts, drawstring pants and other beginner-friendly garments.

Duration: 11 weeks | 30–33 hours of guided tuition (3–3.5 hours per week, with special pricing available for full-day classes)

Course Fee: From $969–$1,079 per term
(approximately $26–$29 per teaching hour)

Intermediate Dressmaking introduces shaping techniques such as darts, zippers and waistbands, while helping you achieve better fit, greater precision and a more professional finish.

You'll learn how to:

• Select patterns suited to your style

• Understand more complex patterns

• Choose fabrics and notions for garments

• Make simple fit adjustments

• Sew darts and shaping techniques

• Insert zippers and construct waistbands

• Work with facings, pockets and collars

• Construct sleeves and garment details

• Sew professional finishes

• Complete more complex garments confidently.

Projects may include: Dresses, tops, skirts and pants featuring darts, zippers, waistbands and more advanced construction techniques.

Duration: 11 weeks | 30–33 hours of guided tuition (3–3.5 hours per week, with special pricing available for full-day classes)

Course Fee: From $969–$1,079 per term
(approximately $26–$29 per teaching hour)

With a focus on professional construction and attention to detail, you'll explore more complex garments including collared shirts, lined garments, fitted bodices and sleeve variations.

You'll learn how to:

• Work with advanced patterns

• Construct collars, cuffs and plackets

• Sew lined and partially lined garments

• Perfect bodices and sleeves

• Work confidently with luxury, delicate and specialty fabrics

• Create structured and fitted silhouettes

• Apply advanced garment construction techniques

• Perfect professional finishes

• Refine accuracy, precision and workmanship

Projects may include: Collared shirts, lined jackets, fitted dresses, tailored skirts and other advanced garments featuring professional construction techniques and finishes.

Duration: 11 weeks | 30–33 hours of guided tuition
(3–3.5 hours per week, with special pricing available for full-day classes)

Course Fee: From $969–$1,079 per term
(approximately $26–$29 per teaching hour)