Suitable for students with some basic sewing skills. Work on your own garments with assistance from our highly experienced and knowledgeable tutor. Create your own fashion clothing or soft furnishings. Tips and techniques for a professional finish. Sewing machines provided in class, or bring your own. and knowledgeable tutor. Create your own fashion clothing or soft furnishings. Tips and techniques for a professional finish. Sewing machines provided in class.

Please bring to the first class: A suitable pattern in your size, pre washed fabric, pins, your sewing kit ( scissors, pins, tape measure, thread etc).

Most fabric stores are very helpful, so if you are unsure about a suitable pattern or material they will be able to help you. We recommend places like Smartdress fabrics in Mount Albert, rather than spotlight if you require assistance.

Course Fee Subsidy

This course is subsided by Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) for NZ citizens and permanent migrant adults, their partners on work visas or visitor visas, and refugees. To qualify, registrants should be over the age of 16 years and not currently enrolled in a secondary school. You must provide evidence of NZ citizenship, residency, or refugee status to our staff for sighting purposes.

For Non- Resident students there will be a surcharge of NZD$20.

Please note: All courses need a minimum number to go ahead. If your course does not have enough enrolments, we regret that we will have to cancel and will let you know either by email or text. Courses are usually cancelled, when necessary, 2-3 working days prior to the scheduled start date.

Course Prerequisites

If you have never operated a sewing machine, we suggest that you start with the Sewing for Beginners course that is offered on a Tuesday night and provides step-by step lessons on simple projects.