Course Overview
Jump into the world of dressmaking with our Sewing Basics for Dressmaking course! Tailored for beginners and those looking to develop dressmaking skills, this course is a comprehensive exploration of the fundamentals.
Learn the intricacies of fabrics, their characteristics and applications. Master the art of taking accurate measurements, crucial for achieving the perfect fit. Navigate the process of selecting the right pattern size and explore the construction of garments from start to finish. This hands-on course will not only guide you through the essential techniques but also empower you to make garments uniquely yours by incorporating embellishments or tweaking patterns.
Whether you’re a novice eager to learn or a dressmaker seeking to refine your craft, this course will provide a practical and enriching experience.
Join us as we unravel the basics of dressmaking and set you on the path to creating beautiful, customized garments!
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!
What you will learn
Course outline
It is intended that the course will cover:
- Sewing machine basics e.g. threading
- Sewing techniques and finishes
- Fabrics and their uses
- Fabrics and interfacing
- Commercial pattern selection
- Accurate body measurements
- Pattern adjustments
- Laying out fabric and cutting correcting
- How to make an adult or child garment
Course outcome
- By the end of the course, students will know how to use a sewing machine and follow a commercial pattern to cut and construct a garment.
What you need to know
Entry requirements
This course caters for all students from beginner sewers to advanced dressmakers. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary.
What you need to provide
You will need to bring:
- Notebook and pen
- Tape Measure
- Blue/Purple Waterless Pen
- Berry Pins (total 50)
- 30cm ruler
- Fabric Scissors
- Paper Scissors
- A reel of thread
- Large quick unpicker
- A4 plastic sleeve folder for notes
- 1 metric printed firm woven fabric for samples
- Tracing paper, for alterations (6 sheets from spotlight in a packet.)
- Polyester fill/ stuffing 500gm ( complete a pincushion).
- Please bring your own sewing machine, however if you do not have a sewing machine please contact the college as we have Janome sewing machines available for you to use during the course.
- Students will be required to buy a commercial pattern and a few metres of fabric of their choice at a later date after being given the recommendations
Other information
Materials Provided
- Sample fabric will be provided at the first lesson
- Course notes