Beginner to Expert Sewing Master Class
Delivered over 6 months through either two 1.5-hour sessions per week or one 3-hour session per week.
From first stitch to finished piece.
From first stitch to finished piece. A hands-on course taught in small groups by experienced makers.
Course Summary
Course Lessons
- 01Introduction to Sewing
- 02First Simple Project
- 03Simple Garment
- 04Improving Garment Construction
- 05Fastening, Fitting & Introduction to Patterns
- 06Sleeves & Garment Shape
- 07More Advanced Garments
- 08Lining & Structured Garments
- 09Adjusting & Repairing Clothes
- 10Final Personal Project
Course Projects
Lesson 1
Practice Pieces
Lesson 2
Tote Bag
Lesson 3
Elastic-Waist Skirt
Lesson 4
Sleeveless Top / Blouse
Lesson 5
Tote Bag with Zip
Fitted Skirt with Zip
Lesson 6
T-Shirt with Sleeves
Top / Blouse with Sleeves
Lesson 7
Dress
Trousers
Lesson 8
Jacket
Lesson 9
Alterations & Repairs
Lesson 10
Student-Selected Garment
Total Materials
- Main garment/project fabric
- All-purpose thread
- Bobbins
- Sewing-machine needles
- Hand-sewing needles
- Pins
- Sewing clips
- Fabric scissors
- Small snipping scissors
- Tape measure
- Tailor’s chalk / fabric marker
- Seam ripper
- Ruler
- Pattern / tracing paper
- Elastic
- Zips
- Buttons
- Hooks / fastenings
- Interfacing
- Lining fabric
- Repair / alteration scraps
- Shoulder pads
- Patterns
- Old garments for alteration
- Final-project notions / extras
Estimated Material Cost
€285
Note: Materials are not included in the course fee and are provided by students as needed throughout the course.
Course Curriculum
Introduction to Sewing
Duration
4.5 Hours
Sessions
3 Sessions
Projects
- Practice Pieces
Materials
- Basic sewing kit
- Assorted sewing-machine needles
- Hand-sewing needles
- Bobbins
- All-purpose thread
- Practice / scrap fabric
- Medium-weight woven fabric
- Pins
- Fabric scissors
- Small snipping scissors
- Tape measure
- Tailor’s chalk or fabric marker
- Seam ripper
- Ruler
- Pattern / tracing paper
First Simple Project
Duration
3 Hours
Sessions
2 Sessions
Projects
- Tote Bag
Materials
- Medium/heavy woven fabric
- Lining fabric
- Webbing or strap material
- Matching thread
- Interfacing if required
- Pins
- Fabric scissors
- Tape measure
- Tailor’s chalk or fabric marker
Simple Garment
Duration
4.5 Hours
Sessions
3 Sessions
Projects
- Elastic-Waist Skirt
Materials
- Skirt fabric
- Waistband elastic
- Matching thread
- Pattern / tracing paper
- Pins
- Fabric scissors
- Tape measure
- Tailor’s chalk or fabric marker
Improving Garment Construction
Duration
4.5 Hours
Sessions
3 Sessions
Projects
- Sleeveless Top / Blouse
Materials
- Blouse / top fabric
- Lightweight interfacing
- Matching thread
- Pattern / tracing paper
- Pins
- Fabric scissors
- Tape measure
- Tailor’s chalk or fabric marker
Fastening, Fitting & Introduction to Patterns
Duration
6 Hours
Sessions
4 Sessions
Projects
- Tote Bag with Zip
- Fitted Skirt with Zip
Materials
- Fabric for tote bag
- Lining fabric for tote bag if required
- Zip for tote bag
- Fabric for fitted skirt
- Skirt zip
- Waistband interfacing
- Matching thread
- Pattern / tracing paper
- Pins
- Fabric scissors
- Tape measure
- Tailor’s chalk or fabric marker
Sleeves & Garment Shape
Duration
6 Hours
Sessions
4 Sessions
Projects
- T-Shirt with Sleeves
- Top / Blouse with Sleeves
Materials
- Stretch knit fabric for T-shirt
- Ballpoint / stretch sewing-machine needle
- Fabric for top / blouse
- Matching thread
- Lightweight interfacing if required
- Pattern / tracing paper
- Pins
- Fabric scissors
- Tape measure
- Tailor’s chalk or fabric marker
More Advanced Garments
Duration
6 Hours
Sessions
4 Sessions
Projects
- Dress
- Trousers
Materials
- Fabric for dress
- Fabric for trousers
- Dress zip if required
- Trouser zip / fastening
- Waistband interfacing
- Matching thread
- Pattern / tracing paper
- Pins
- Fabric scissors
- Tape measure
- Tailor’s chalk or fabric marker
Lining & Structured Garments
Duration
6 Hours
Sessions
4 Sessions
Projects
- Jacket
Materials
- Jacket outer fabric
- Lining fabric
- Interfacing
- Matching thread
- Buttons / fastening if required
- Shoulder pads if required by design
- Pattern / tracing paper
- Pins
- Fabric scissors
- Tape measure
- Tailor’s chalk or fabric marker
Adjusting & Repairing Clothes
Duration
3 Hours
Sessions
2 Sessions
Projects
- Alterations & Repairs
Materials
- Existing garments for alteration / repair
- Matching thread
- Replacement zip(s) if required
- Replacement buttons / fastenings if required
- Hand-sewing needles
- Pins
- Seam ripper
- Fabric scissors
- Tape measure
- Tailor’s chalk or fabric marker
Final Personal Project
Duration
9 Hours
Sessions
6 Sessions
Projects
- Student-Selected Garment
Materials
- Student-selected garment fabric
- Suitable lining if required
- Interfacing if required
- Matching thread
- Required zip / buttons / other fastenings
- Pattern / tracing paper
- Any project-specific notions
- Pins
- Fabric scissors
- Tape measure
- Tailor’s chalk or fabric marker
Choose your session
Estimated materials cost: €285 — not included in tuition.
Payment plan