Dressmaking Class: Tops

$300.00

Learn to sew your own made-to-measure clothes that fit.

In this intensive one-day dressmaking class, you’ll learn how to make a made-to-measure top. Gain the confidence to follow and adjust sewing patterns so clothes fit and are comfortable to wear.

Designed for people with basic sewing skills, this class will teach you how to take body measurements, understand garment fit, work with and adjust sewing patterns, and construct hand-made tops tailored to your personal style and shape.

The dressmaking skills learned in this workshop will form the foundation of creating your own custom-fitted wardrobe and making clothes that fit and flatter your shape. You’ll also take home your adjusted sewing pattern, customised to your body measurements, which can be used again and again as the foundation for future garments.

This is a small group class with a maximum of 3 participants to ensure personalised instruction and support throughout the day.

Bring your own sewing machine or use one of mine. Snacks, lunch, refreshments, tea and coffee are provided.

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Duration: One day workshop (6 hours)
Small class: Maximum 3 people
Private classes: If the date(s) below don’t suit, I offer private lessons at a time that suits you.

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ABOUT THIS CLASS

How to Make Clothes – Made-to-Measure Tops

Learn how to make clothes that fit your body and express your personal style.

Join me for this hands-on dressmaking workshop where you’ll learn how to create a made-to-measure top using a commercial sewing pattern. This practical sewing class is designed for people who already have basic sewing skills and are ready to take the next step into dressmaking.

Throughout the day, you’ll learn how to take accurate body measurements, understand garment fit, work with commercial sewing patterns and make pattern adjustments to create a top tailored specifically to your shape and measurements.

This workshop is the perfect progression for students who have completed a beginner sewing class or for anyone wanting to gain the confidence and skills needed to start making their own clothes.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have completed your own custom-fitted top and developed a strong foundation in dressmaking techniques that can be applied to future garment projects.

Best of all, you’ll take home your adjusted sewing pattern, customised to your body shape and measurements. This personalised pattern can become the foundation for a wide variety of future tops, allowing you to confidently create additional garments with less fitting, less waste and more consistent results.

In this dressmaking class, I’ll cover:

How to take accurate body measurements.
Understanding garment fit and ease.
How to read and follow a commercial sewing pattern.
How to select the correct pattern size and make adjustments to improve fit.
Sewing necklines and armholes with a professional finish.
How to set in sleeves.
How to add and adjust darts.
Learn how to make a Full Bust Adjustment or Small Bust Adjustment to a commercial pattern.
Tips for modifying and customising patterns to suit your personal style.
Troubleshooting common fit and sewing issues.

Further reading: How to make tops fit »

More dressmaking classes: Also featured in my dressmaking series are how to sew dresses, pants, and skirts.

Fabric

Fabric is not supplied. Fabric requirements will be provided after booking, based on your specific measurements.

Sewing Expertise

This workshop is designed for people who already have basic sewing skills and know how to operate a sewing machine independently.

If you have never used a sewing machine before or would like to learn the basics first, it is recommended that you attend one of my Beginner Sewing Classes / How to Use a Sewing Machine before booking this workshop.

Please note this is a hands-on learning workshop and not an alteration service.

Sewing Machine

Attendees are welcome to bring their own sewing machine or use one provided during the workshop.

Please familiarise yourself with sewing machine terms and conditions »

Duration and Cost

6 hours (one day) – $300 per person

The workshop runs from 10:00am to 4:00pm, with breaks for morning tea and lunch.

If you’re an NDIS participant, you may be able to claim the cost of your sewing lessons under your plan. Speak with your support coordinator or plan manager to find out if it’s covered as part of your funding.

Attendees

Maximum: 3 people

This is a small group class with a maximum of 3 people allowing for ample one-on-one attention to be allocated to each attendee.

* This class requires a minimum of 3 people to proceed. If numbers aren’t achieved, you’ll be contacted to switch to another date or receive a full refund.

Location

Classes and workshops are held at Frenchs Forest on the Northern Beaches, Sydney (near Northern Beaches Hospital).

After placing your booking, you’ll be sent the address, along with parking and other information.

In-home, private dressmaking lessons are available. Click here for details »

Refreshments

Lunch, morning tea and light refreshments will be available for attendees to enjoy throughout the day. Unfortunately, I cannot cater to the specific dietary or allergy requirements of individual attendees.