The basic sewing course is the starting point and gives the student access to the other sewing modules.

The basic sewing course takes 6 Saturdays to complete.

It costs R 1920, which includes the notes, all the fabric and patterns needed, free use of our sewing machines, and a FREE kit.

You will learn how to use a domestic sewing machine and will make samples of basic components of garments.  We provide the FREE kit which has a pair of scissors, needles, etc, as well as the fabric, pattern, and thread needed to make your samples.

DATES FOR 2025

• 08, 15, 22 February, 01, 08, &15 March 
• 10, 17, 24, 31 May, 07 & 21June 
• 02, 16, 23, 30 August, 06 & 13 September 
• 25 October 01, 08, 15, 22 November, & 06 December

If you have completed the Basic Sewing course you can choose some or all the other modular sewing courses.

Each course includes a free kit with all the materials that you will need to make the garment – you do not need to bring anything with you.

If you have not done Basic Sewing, but are confident that you can sew and use a machine, then you can do an assessment to make sure that you know enough to continue with the modular sewing courses.  It costs R 300 to complete the assessment. Call Charmaine on 011 333 0418 to book an assessment and she will give you the list of materials and equipment to bring with you.

MODULAR COURSES

You can choose from the following dates in 2025:

SKIRT R 960 TAKES 3 SATURDAYS 

•  29 March, 05 & 12 April 
•  28 June, 05 & 12 July 
•  27 September , 04 & 11 October 2025    

SHIRT R 1,260 TAKES 4 SATURDAYS 

• 10, 17,  24 & 31 May 
• 26 July, 02, 16 & 23 August 

TROUSERS R 1,620 TAKES 5 SATURDAYS 

• 07, 21, 28 June, 05 & 12 July 
• 06, 13, 20, 27 September & 04 October 

BASIC JACKET R 1,600 TAKES 5 SATURDAYS 

• 26 July, 02, 16, 23 & 30 August 
• 25 October & 01, 08, 15 & 22 November 

WEDDING DRESS WITH A CORSET R 1,820 TAKES 10 SATURDAYS 

• 13, 20, 27 September, 04, 11, 18, 25 October ,01, 08 & 15 November

GRADUATION GOWN R 1,830 TAKES 6 SATURDAYS 

• 07, 21, 28 June, 05, 12 & 19 July

All fees must be paid before the course commences. The minimum age is 16 years. Please note that courses are run in order of difficulty.  You would not be able to go straight into the evening wear, corset dress, or graduation gown course without having done at least 3 other courses.

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