Garment Construction follows a proven structured method to learn how to sew and assemble garments using the best techniques. Using our Bernina machines and overlockers you progress through the specifically designed course to create beautiful garments. We teach you how to sew professionally and apply those skills to whatever project you take up. If you would like to be waitlisted please enrol and choose invoice as the payment method, we will contact you a month before class is due to start.
Beginning
Garment Construction
$1499
+$120
optional kit
“At the Academy”
The course will include basic sewing skills required to assemble a garment. With 17 samples to complete before you move onto garments, (criteria supplied by the Academy) you are following a plan that will give you the skills you need to create quality garments.
This course is suitable for students who wish to go onto a fashion design course or for those who want to improve their sewing skills.
After completion of the the course you will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Academy, and have the skills need to progress to Intermediate Garment Construction.
Please note that classes may be full, however you may go on a waitlist by choosing next class and pay by invoice. An invoice will not be sent until the class dates are finalised.
2025 Dates
Morning sessions are 10am – 1.00pm
Evening Sessions are 6-9pm
2nd Semester
Monday Evening 6-9 pm
14-Jul-2025
21-Jul-2025
28-Jul-2025
6-Aug-2025
11-Aug-2025
18-Aug-2025
25-Aug-2025
1-Sep-2025
8-Sep-2025
15-Sep-2025
6-Oct-2025
13-Oct-2025
20-Oct-2025
3-Nov- 2-25
Wednesday morning 10-1pm
16-Jul-2025
23-Jul-2025
30-Jul-2025
8-Aug-2025 Friday
13-Aug-2025
20-Aug-2025
27-Aug-2025
3-Sep-2025
10-Sep-2025
17-Sep-2025
8-Oct-2025
15-Oct-2025
22-Oct 2025
29-Oct 2025
Tuesday Morning 10 – 1 pm
15-Jul-2025
22-Jul-2025
29-Jul-2025
7-Aug-2025
12-Aug-2025
19-Aug-2025
26-Aug-2025
2-Sep-2025
9-Sep-2025
16-Sep-2025
7-Oct 2025
14-Oct 2025
21-Oct 2025
28-Oct 2025
1st Semester
Thursday 10 – 1.00pm
13-Mar-2025
20-Mar-2025
27-Mar-2025
3-Apr-2025
10-Apr-2025
15-May-2025
22-May-2025
29-May-2025
12-Jun-2025
19-Jun-2025
26-Jun-2025
2-Jul-2025
Tuesday 6-9 pm
11-Mar-2025
18-Mar-2025
25-Mar-2025
1-Apr-2025
8-Apr-2025
29-Apr-2025
6-May-2025
13-May-2025
20-May-2025
27-May-2025
3-Jun-2025
10-Jun-2025
Sewing Kit $120
*KIT INCLUDES
- 1 x Small sharp pointed Scissors
- 1 x Tailors Chalk
- 1 x Assorted hand sewing needles
- 1 x Seam Ripper
- 1 x Magnetic Pin Cushion
- 1 x Dressmaking Scissors 220mm
- 1 x Snips
- 1 x Pouch for Sewing supplies
- 1 x packet Dressmakers pins
- 1 x Tape Measure
- 1 x Point Turner
- 1 x Carbon paper
Beginning Garment Construction
- A class in techniques for sewists who want to learn how to sew or to improve their sewing skills.
- Each days class will build upon techniques learnt in the previous class.
- You will need to provide your own tools – We have a complete kit (see below), we provide the calico and notions for your samples. However you will need to purchase fashion fabric and notions for your final garment.
- Learn about your sewing machine, the in’s and out’s of tension and stitch length.
- Learn about fabrics, the where and what you should use for which design. If you are not sure where to go, we can tell you the best places to purchase fabric, or of course you can use your own stash.
- 17 Techniques including setting in sleeves and zips.
Small intimate classes to ensure you get individual attention when you need it.
What you will learn
Principles of Cutting
Placing the Pattern on fabric in preparation for cutting
Basics of Sewing Machine
Machine Straight Stitch and back stitching
Machine Stay Stitching
Hand Hem Stitching
Clipping, Notching, Trimming, and Grading
Concave & convex seams
Sewing Darts
Understitching
Sewing the Inward Facing Corner
Crimping
Setting in Sleeves
Cutting and Joining Bias Strips
Facings – Bias Binding
Interfacing / Fusing
Zippers
Invisible Zip
And much, much more



