Foundation Sewing Studio | Winter Workshop 2020 (5 Days, Melbourne Campus)

The Foundation Sewing Studio provides individuals with an introduction to the application and modification of patterns, together with techniques to embellish and construct a complete garment. The Foundation Sewing Workshop is aimed at those wishing to gain pattern making and sewing skills or those with an interest in fashion.

The 5-day sewing workshop provides foundations to designing a garment for themselves using simple pattern modification techniques either by computer or manually. Then to be able to cut and make the garment using simple techniques that guarantee success.

Participants will have access to all the technical equipment required for use during the 5-day course.  

During this workshop students will learn:

- Body measurement taking and pattern size adjustment

- Design development or selection   

- Pattern interpretation and modification using either manual techniques or CAD (StyleCAD or Gerber AccuMark)

- Fabric selection, fabric properties and composition

- Fabric laying, pattern placement  and cutting

- Garment construction techniques relevant to the design

- Garment finishing and pressing

Classes will commence at 10.00am each day and conclude at 3.00pm with a one hour break for lunch. There is a 1 hour break at Midday.

If you have any questions about this workshop please do not hesitate to give us a call. Limited places available. 

Information for NSW Teachers regarding professional development: 

If you are a NSW High School Teacher please provide your NESA teacher accreditation number in the comment box at payment as this course WIDAPD006 can be registered with NESA as a professional development on your proficiency record. This course contributes 20 hours of QTC registered professional development addressing standards 6.2.2 and 6.4.2 from the APST.