Ultimate Beginners Course

Master the Art of Sewing: A Comprehensive 30-Week Course.

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey into the world of sewing and garment creation? This 30-week course is designed for beginners and intermediate sewists who want to develop strong foundational skills while creating wearable pieces. Through structured, project-based learning, you’ll not only master the technical aspects of sewing but also gain the confidence to experiment, design, and innovate.

What Makes This Course Unique?

This course is designed with education and practical application at its core. By focusing on hands-on projects, you’ll learn essential sewing techniques in a way that’s engaging and memorable.

Our teaching approach emphasizes:

• Understanding Fabric: Learn about fabric types, textures, and properties to choose the right material for each project.
• Pattern Reading & Alteration: Master how to read, modify, and adjust sewing patterns to create garments with character.
• Garment Construction: Develop the skills to assemble professional-looking garments step by step.
• Creative Problem Solving: Tackle sewing challenges and explore solutions, building confidence and adaptability.

With minimal theory and maximum practice, you’ll gain expertise while creating a collection of garments that showcase your skills.

Course Structure & Projects:

Over the 30 weeks, you’ll create 4 sample garments and a final assessment project, covering a diverse range of techniques and styles:

1. Skirt Overalls

   • Focus: Precision in cutting, assembling, and finishing.
   • Key Skills: Adding straps, pockets, buttons and buttonholes, and functional details.

2. Crew Jumper

   • Focus: Working with stretch and fleece fabrics.
   • Key Skills: Using ribbing, creating necklines, and hemming stretchy materials.

3. Harem Pants

   • Focus: Relaxed-fit garment construction.
   • Key Skills: Adding elastic waistbands and creating loose, stylish silhouettes.

4. Ruffle Dress

   • Focus: Adding decorative and structural elements.
   • Key Skills: Gathering fabric, inserting ruffles, and creating elegant finishes.

5. Commercial Pattern Project (Final Assessment)

   • Focus: Applying all learned skills to create a garment using a commercial sewing pattern.
   • Key Skills: Independent pattern reading and completing a professional-quality garment.

What You’ll Learn:

Technical Skills

• How to take precise body measurements.
• Basics of fabric selection and cutting techniques.
• Professional finishing techniques, including edge seams, topstitching, and hemming.
• Mastering sewing tools like cutters, rulers, hemming gauges and sewing machines.
• Reading commercial sewing patterns, including understanding symbols and instructions.
• Altering patterns for unique characteristics
• Creating professional finishes

What’s Included in the Course:

We want to ensure you have everything you need to succeed. Each participant will receive:

• All Materials & Tools: Fabric, haberdashery, sewing notions, and tools required for all projects.
• Exclusive Starter Kit: A collection of essential tools and supplies to keep for future projects.
• Patterns & Printed Materials: Pre-prepared patterns and guides for each project.

What You Need to Bring:

The only thing you’ll need to bring is your sewing machine and its essential tools. If you don’t have one, machine hire is available—simply add it to your booking for the weeks you’ll need one.

Why Choose This Course?

1. Educational Focus:
   Gain a solid foundation in sewing principles and techniques.

2. Hands-On Learning:
   Learn by creating garments, not just reading about them.

3. Comprehensive Support:
   Receive expert guidance every step of the way, with personalized tips and feedback.

4. Skills for Life:
   Build sewing skills that will allow you to design and create independently.

5. Flexible Payment Plans:
   Affordable payment options to suit your budget.

Important Notes:

• Sewing machines are not required during the first week of lessons.
• Machine hire is available for the weeks you’ll need one—just add the desired number of sessions when booking (e.g., 3 weeks = 3x machine hire).

Ready to Begin Your Sewing Journey?

By the end of this course, you’ll have created a collection of garments, mastered essential sewing skills, and gained the confidence to take on more ambitious projects. This is more than just a sewing course—it’s the first step in unlocking your creativity and turning your ideas into reality.

Enroll today and take the first stitch toward a lifetime of creativity and accomplishment!