Beginning
Garment Construction

This is the 2nd course I have gone through now and each time I pick up something new.  Lots of golden pieces of nuggets are given.  Sunita is very knowledgeable and able to answer all questions given to her and takes her time to make sure we’ve understood the assignments.  I can’t wait for the next course.  Highly recommend all courses she teaches.

Sunita is a fabulous teacher. Before the class started I was concerned that I might not learn much having quilted for years – how wrong I was! We started with the basics and the pace of the course was perfect, moving through facings, setting in sleeves to zips.  I thoroughly enjoyed the course and will be back for the follow on course.

Sunita is a passionate teacher willing to go the extra mile to ensure you learn the correct way. She is an easily approachable teacher and you did not feel silly asking any sewing-related questions. She comes highly recommended.

An absolutely FANTASTIC evening course! My friend and I had the time of our lives laughing and joking with Sunita, making a gorgeous skirt. Sunita, the tutor, is knowledgeable, kind, friendly and patient. I learnt ever such a lot about sewing and I can’t wait to show off my new skirt and my new skills. 10/10 highly recommend.

I had an awesome experience with NZ Fashion Academy. The beginner garment construction course offered me techniques that has set me up for further developing my sewing skills. At the beginning I didn’t even know how a sewing machine worked! The tutor- Sunita, was so attentive to my learning and would guide me when I was struggling and give me encouragement to keep going. It is worth the money and time if you’re interested in fashion design. Thank you again! ❤️

I have just completed the beginner garment construction course with Sunita. I had never used a sewing machine before and I have gained so many skills during the sessions. Sunita keeps class sizes small and gives so much attention to detail. We were taught multiple techniques to complete all aspects of dressmaking and shown handy tips and tricks along the way. The course requires commitment beyond the face to face sessions each week, but if you do your homework it is very manageable! I would recommend to anyone looking to gain skill and technique or anyone starting out with an interest in the industry.

I recently completed my first beginners course in garment construction. It was so much fun and definitely learned a lot. When I first got there I had no idea what I was doing, but I learned a lot in such a small time, and at the end I could make my own garment which was such an achievement for me. I had such a great teacher, Sunita really takes time and patience to teach, even if she had to show you 10 times she did it with a smile. I am very grateful to be part of this, and will definitely continue my garment construction journey at NZ Academy of Fashion in 2023.

This is the second course I have gone through with Sunita and each time I pick up something new. Lots of golden nuggets are given freely.  Sunita is very knowledgable and able to answer all questions given to her and she takes her time to make sure we have understood the assignments. I can’t wait for the next course.  Highly recommended

Sunita is a fabulous teacher, before the course started I was concerned that I might not learn much having quilted for years – how wrong I was! We started with the basics and the pace of the course was perfect moving through facings, setting in sleeves, to zips.  I thoroughly enjoyed the course and will be back for intermediate garment construction

Sunita is a passionate teacher who is willing to go the extra mile to ensure you learn the correct way. She is an easily approachable teacher that you did not feel silly asking any sewing-related questions.  She comes highly recommended.