Physical classes

Basic Sewing

Learn how to make your own tops, skirts, dresses and pants in just 6 to 12 weeks, no prior experience required.

See intake dates
Illustration of clothes on hangers

Intake dates

Physical classes: the fee is R7,000, paid in two halves. A deposit of R3,500 secures your place, and the balance of R3,500 is due halfway through the course. Fees are non-refundable.

1st intakeFebruary to May 2027Starts 4 February 2027
Fourways, Riversands Outlet ParkThursdays, 5pm to 8pm
  1. Thu, 04 Feb
  2. Thu, 11 Feb
  3. Thu, 18 Feb
  4. Thu, 25 Feb
  5. Thu, 04 Mar
  6. Thu, 11 Mar
  7. Thu, 18 Mar
  8. Thu, 01 Apr
  9. Thu, 08 Apr
  10. Thu, 15 Apr
  11. Thu, 22 Apr
  12. Thu, 06 May
R7 000Register
Fourways, Riversands Outlet ParkSaturdays, 1pm to 4pm
  1. Sat, 06 Feb
  2. Sat, 13 Feb
  3. Sat, 20 Feb
  4. Sat, 27 Feb
  5. Sat, 06 Mar
  6. Sat, 13 Mar
  7. Sat, 20 Mar
  8. Sat, 03 Apr
  9. Sat, 10 Apr
  10. Sat, 17 Apr
  11. Sat, 24 Apr
  12. Sat, 08 May
R7 000Register
Fourways, Riversands Outlet ParkSundays, 9am to 12pm
  1. Sun, 07 Feb
  2. Sun, 14 Feb
  3. Sun, 21 Feb
  4. Sun, 28 Feb
  5. Sun, 07 Mar
  6. Sun, 14 Mar
  7. Sun, 21 Mar
  8. Sun, 04 Apr
  9. Sun, 11 Apr
  10. Sun, 18 Apr
  11. Sun, 25 Apr
  12. Sun, 09 May
R7 000Register
2nd intakeJune to August 2027Starts 3 June 2027
Fourways, Riversands Outlet ParkThursdays, 5pm to 8pm
  1. Thu, 03 Jun
  2. Thu, 10 Jun
  3. Thu, 17 Jun
  4. Thu, 24 Jun
  5. Thu, 01 Jul
  6. Thu, 08 Jul
  7. Thu, 15 Jul
  8. Thu, 22 Jul
  9. Thu, 29 Jul
  10. Thu, 12 Aug
  11. Thu, 19 Aug
  12. Thu, 26 Aug
R7 000Register
Fourways, Riversands Outlet ParkSaturdays, 1pm to 4pm
  1. Sat, 05 Jun
  2. Sat, 12 Jun
  3. Sat, 19 Jun
  4. Sat, 26 Jun
  5. Sat, 03 Jul
  6. Sat, 10 Jul
  7. Sat, 17 Jul
  8. Sat, 24 Jul
  9. Sat, 31 Jul
  10. Sat, 14 Aug
  11. Sat, 21 Aug
  12. Sat, 28 Aug
R7 000Register
Fourways, Riversands Outlet ParkSundays, 9am to 12pm
  1. Sun, 06 Jun
  2. Sun, 13 Jun
  3. Sun, 20 Jun
  4. Sun, 27 Jun
  5. Sun, 04 Jul
  6. Sun, 11 Jul
  7. Sun, 18 Jul
  8. Sun, 25 Jul
  9. Sun, 01 Aug
  10. Sun, 15 Aug
  11. Sun, 22 Aug
  12. Sun, 29 Aug
R7 000Register
3rd intakeSeptember to November 2027Starts 2 September 2027
Fourways, Riversands Outlet ParkThursdays, 5pm to 8pm
  1. Thu, 02 Sept
  2. Thu, 09 Sept
  3. Thu, 16 Sept
  4. Thu, 30 Sept
  5. Thu, 07 Oct
  6. Thu, 14 Oct
  7. Thu, 21 Oct
  8. Thu, 28 Oct
  9. Thu, 04 Nov
  10. Thu, 11 Nov
  11. Thu, 18 Nov
  12. Thu, 25 Nov
R7 000Register
Fourways, Riversands Outlet ParkSaturdays, 1pm to 4pm
  1. Sat, 04 Sept
  2. Sat, 11 Sept
  3. Sat, 18 Sept
  4. Sat, 02 Oct
  5. Sat, 09 Oct
  6. Sat, 16 Oct
  7. Sat, 23 Oct
  8. Sat, 30 Oct
  9. Sat, 06 Nov
  10. Sat, 13 Nov
  11. Sat, 20 Nov
  12. Sat, 27 Nov
R7 000Register
Fourways, Riversands Outlet ParkSundays, 9am to 12pm
  1. Sun, 05 Sept
  2. Sun, 12 Sept
  3. Sun, 19 Sept
  4. Sun, 03 Oct
  5. Sun, 10 Oct
  6. Sun, 17 Oct
  7. Sun, 24 Oct
  8. Sun, 31 Oct
  9. Sun, 07 Nov
  10. Sun, 14 Nov
  11. Sun, 21 Nov
  12. Sun, 28 Nov
R7 000Register

What you will learn

1

Class 1

Introduction to a basic sewing machine, studying the machine functions and components, testing the machine stitch quality and testing various stitch types.

2

Class 2

Unpacking sewing terminology and tools, touch on small exercises such as darts, pleats, hem, seams etc. Look at size charts, body measurements and measuring the body correctly.

3

Class 3

Introduction to pattern making, discuss the basic block template and look at quarter and half scale divisions. Pattern drafting for a basic bodice top with front and back darts in your own size.

4

Class 4

Complete pattern drafting for the top, intro to non-stretch materials, instructions on how to fold material, place patterns and cutting against selvages with seam-allowance.

5

Class 5

Continue sewing the top to completion, intro to bias binding for neck and arms and inserting the invisible zip using the zip footer.

6

Class 6

Introduction to the theory of skirts (14 types of skirts), drawing activity to understand silhouettes, slash and spread technique and pattern making for the circular skirt.

7

Class 7

Cutting and sewing the circular skirt, insert inseam pockets, waist-band with interfacing or fusing and hemming.

8

Class 8

Complete sewing the skirt and start pattern making for a dress of your choice, incorporate facings and sleeves.

9

Class 9

Complete the pattern-making for the dress and start cutting all patterns exploring "on-fold" and "away from fold" terminologies and start sewing the dress.

10

Class 10

Complete the sewing of the dress and start introduction to pants, do all the measurements and calculations of the pants measurements.

11

Class 11

Start drafting pants patterns, the skinny leg version and convert to the palazzo style, choose your pants design and start cutting your pants on fabric.

12

Class 12

Sew your pants to completion, include pockets, waistband and back or side invisible zip.