womenswear

pattern making & garment construction

In this course you'll learn how to draft a pattern AND the sewing techniques to complete the garment. You’ll learn to analyse womens body shapes and to draft pattern blocks and variations for skirts, bodices, dresses, pants or jeans. You'll also learn specialised techniques, including dart manipulation and you'll complete a portfolio of womens garments.

 
 
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Skill Level: All

This course suits all skill levels, but those with no sewing experience can expect to take longer. No pattern making or sewing experience is assumed. Please note: this course is taught to professional standards and it will take you more than one term to complete it.

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📅 Class Schedule & Booking

When: Morning (8.30am–12.00pm),
Afternoon (12.30pm–4.00pm)
Evening (6.00pm–9.00pm)
Where: CAFA, Pymble (Sydney’s North Shore)
Term Times: → View Dates & Classes
flexible start dates available
Cost: Starting from $919 per term
(33 hours tuition )
Save: Book a full-day class and receive a discount of $135
Class Size: Small group format for personalised instruction

→ Contact us if you're not sure which level is right for you.

 
 

What You'll Learn

  • Pattern making a basic block for a skirt to the individual’s measurements

  • Design variations including pleating, circle skirts, flaring, panel skirts, wrap skirts, and gathering

  • Pattern making a pants and/or jeans block to the individual’s measurements

  • Design variations for pants such as pleating, pockets, yokes & cuffs

  • Pattern making a basic bodice block

  • Bodice variations including dart manipulation necklines, gathering, pleating, and colour blocking

  • Pattern making for necklines, collars and sleeves

  • Sewing techniques for hems, necklines, and pattern matching

  • Body type analysis, garment design, fabric and colour selection

  • Overlocker skills to learn quick sewing techniques and master stretch sewing

  • Portfolio of completed skirts, pants, dresses and shirts.

More Information

Please feel free to email or call us on 02 9449 1450 and we'd be happy to provide more information or tailor a program for you.

 

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There's nothing we love more than to see our students work in progress or finished creations!