Description

Polynesian Fashion Sewing Classes

If you are interested in learning to make customized clothing, this is the class for you. This is a hands-on class, and you will learn to create your own patterns using body measurements. Learners will need to complete few different projects and might* also get an opportunity to meet with customers at times.

As this is NOT a beginner class, all learners will need to……

• have either completed our Beginner Sewing Classes or already have beginner sewing skills knowledge
• know basic sewing machine troubleshooting
• know to set up your machine, set tensions, check stitch lengths, change needles, etc
• able to cut fabrics (straight lines and curves) confidently
• able to work different fabrics and change your machine needles according to the fabrics used.

These classes will give you to the confidence in putting your sewing skills to work. You can save money making your own clothing or you can use these skills to set up your small business of dressmaking.

Here’s what you will learn……

• Take body measurements
• Pattern drafting of basic ladies, gents and children’s garments
• Basic bodice
• Bodice variations
• Basic skirt
• Skirt variations
• Basic sleeves
• Sleeves variations
• Different necklines
• Working with zippers, buttons, pockets and collars.

What you will need to bring……

Fabrics for each project

Dressmaking pins

Measurement tape

Matching colored cottons/ threads along with Bobbins

Scissors

Extra sewing machine needles to have handy.

Projects you will need to complete…..

One full length dress

One knee length dress

Two styles of wrap-around skirts

One lady’s top

Two styles of short sleeves men’s shirts

One men’s summer shorts

One children’s dress

One set shirt and shorts for little boys

The above listed will all be Polynesian styles of traditional outfits.

Skill Level:  Advanced

Cost: $685

Max: 10 students

Location: Rooty Hill

Class Length: 10 x 2.5-hours sessions

Time: 6:30 to 9:00pm

Prerequisite: Completed the Beginner Sewing Classes, confident with your sewing skills, knowing your sewing machine settings and troubleshooting.