Dressmaking - Learn to Sew with Confidence - Sydney Course

This course is designed for those students who need confidence in using their sewing machine or to improve their current skills. You will learn all about the different sewing feet available, their uses in a sewing machine and the different stitches available on your machine to complement the projects you will be completing in the workshop.

By the end of the course you will have created:

• a sewing machine cover with zipper pockets and opening for the handle,
• a large pincushion and sewing machine mat to complement the sewing items.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!

Course Outline

The Learn to Sew with Confidence course involves a combination of teacher demonstration and student practical work.

It is intended that the course will cover:

• Sewing straight lines using your guide plate and curves
• Seam finishes
• Variety of machine needles
• Inserting a lap zipper
• Changing sewing feet on your machine
• Using different types of fabrics
• Machine stitches on your sewing machines

Course Outcome

By the end of the course, you will have the ability to confidently use your sewing machine and the knowledge of the different feet and stitches.

You will have created:

• a sewing machine cover with zipper pockets and opening for the handle,
• a large pincushion and sewing machine mat to complement the sewing items.

What to Bring

You will need to bring:

• Sewing Machine and the electrical cord, foot control and sewing feet. However if you do not have a sewing machine please contact the college as we have Janome sewing machines available for you to use during the course.
• Note book or plastic sleeve folder
• Blue or Black Pen 
• Lead pencil and a sharpener
• Tape measure
• Light Blue Water less pencil to mark fabric
• Berry pins
• 30cm ruler
• Hand sewing needles, large eye to thread
• Fabric scissors
• Paper scissors
• 2 metres woven dressmaking printed fabric (no strips or checks)
• 1 Hobby Fill small bag (1 only)
• Two Flat 1.5cm buttons to contracting the fabric
• One 40cm zipper 
• Reel Polyester Thread to match fabric
• 60cm iron on pellon/wadding, from Lyn's Fine Needlework, 2/9 Seven Hills Road Baulkham Hills. Ph. (02) 9686 2325
• The Sew Basket Newington, 5/2 Holker Street Newington NSW 2127

Prerequisite: Desirable

This level is for the complete beginner and assumes no prior knowledge of sewing.

Important Information

Please note: You will need access to the internet and a smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop in order to participate in the livestream video classes.

Delivery Mode

Classroom based: experienced and engaging trainers will take you through the course material face to face.

Classroom based learning for this course includes:

• Scheduled class times and sessions
• Interaction with your trainer and other students

Please note: Government COVID-19 regulations and recommendations, including appropriate social distancing measures, hand washing and other hygiene protocols will be in place at all times and may result in course delivery changes.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!