INTERMEDIATE COURSES
You’ve mastered the basics, feel at ease behind your sewing machine and are now ready to take your sewing to the next level! Our Intermediate Courses are designed to equip you with extended knowledge so you feel comfortable working with a wider variety of fabrics, more complex patterns and more useful sewing techniques. Our new Extended Intermediate Programme offers you the opportunity to expand your sewing knowledge using our self-designed patterns which are backed up with printed notes and our usual relaxed, interactive teaching style. Let us know what new skills / patterns you would like to learn by clicking here.
The focus is on fun and interactive learning, as well as meeting new people. A refreshment break to recharge during each session is included in all our workshops and courses.
Please make sure your machine is oiled and in good working condition prior to starting any course. It’s a good idea to have it serviced if it hasn’t been used in a while. Many of our intermediate courses require homework to be completed between lessons so you will need to have access to a sewing machine at home. However, if you prefer to not bring your sewing machine to lessons you may rent one of ours by booking one on your enrolment form.
We look forward to meeting you soon!
To make your booking, complete the enrolment form by clicking the bookings tab in the menu. Alternatively you can download the enrolment form here and return it via email to info@sewcreative.co.za. We’ll confirm your booking via email and include payment details. Your payment secures your booking.
Extended Intermediate Programme – Dressmaking
COURSE FEE: R 6 500 for the full course (book & pay in advance)
Module one: R3 500 (book & pay in advance) 8 lessons
R 720 Skirt – 2 lessons
R1 080 Shirt – 3 lessons
R1 080 Pants – 3 lessons
Module two: R3 500 Dress, Jacket 6 lessons
R1 080 Dress – 3 lessons
R1 080 Jacket – 3 lessons
Weekdays OR Saturdays
Take your sewing to new heights with this comprehensive intermediate sewing programme. Work with complex sewing patterns. How to select the correct size. Manipulate your pattern for the right fit. Work with facings, interfacing & different types of fabrics. Learn more about fabrics and how to pair them with the correct designs. Make some of your own patterns. Tab Pockets. Binding & piping. Working on the bias. Complex garment construction. Lining garments. Some patterns included. Bring your own fabric & additional patterns or borrow from our pattern library (details provided on confirmation of your booking)
Pattern Making
Introduction to Pattern-Making
Learn how to draft your own patterns to ensure a perfect fit. Design your own clothes.
COURSE FEE: R 3 250
Lesson 1 & 2: Basic Bodice
Lesson 3: Skirt
Lesson 4 & 5: Pants
Lesson 6: Overview & pattern manipulation
Course fee includes pattern paper, fabric for sample garment, printed notes & guided instruction.
During this pattern making course, you will learn how to take body measurements correctly. Draft basic blocks for bodice, skirt & pants. Make adjustments to create the perfect fit.
Collars & Cuffs
Learn all about interfacing, shaping, inserting different collars & cuffs. Includes fabric, printed notes & guided instruction.
COURSE FEE: R 500
2 lessons – 5 hours
We discuss different styles of collars & cuffs
Where & how to use them
How to design, shape, sew & attach them to your garment
We share some secret tips to make your sewing experience enjoyable
You will sew your samples in the classroom to keep as a reference together with your printed notes
Inserting Zips
Learn how to insert various types of zips. Includes fabric, zips, printed notes & guided instruction.
COURSE FEE: R 350
1 lesson – 3 hours
We discuss different types of zips
Where & how to use them
We share some secret tips to make your sewing experience enjoyable
You will sew your samples in the classroom to keep as a reference together with your printed notes
Pockets
Learn how to add different types of pockets to your clothing. Includes fabric, printed notes & guided instruction.
COURSE FEE: R 350
1 lesson – 3 hours
We discuss different types of pockets – hidden / tab / patch / pleated & more
Where & how to add them to existing or new items of clothing
We share some secret tips to make your sewing experience enjoyable
You will sew some samples in the classroom to keep as a reference together with your printed notes
OTHER INTERMEDIATE COURSES:
Decor & linen
Upholstery – breathe new life into your old furniture
Lampshades
Macrame
Room dividers
Fabric painting & dyeing
Decoupage with fabric & wood
Introduction to upholstery – ottoman
Make your own baskets
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