We offer a range of advanced courses for the more experienced sewist and are always open to creating new courses to meet the needs of our students. Scroll to read more, or skip to the relevant section.

Drafting & Pattern-Making

No boards, no ready-made patterns. Learn the art of drafting using your own measurements and create a unique pattern.

Requirements

Dress-making skills are essential
N.B. All tools and paper for this lesson will be provided by the Academy.

Cost

R400 for a 2-hour lesson
Strictly cash directly to the Academy OR EFT into our designated bank account.
No cheques, cheque deposits, cash deposits, etc. accepted due to incurred back charges. All incurred charges in this regard will be for the student’s account.

Modest Swimwear

Learn to design, draft, cut & stitch conservative swimwear in this 3-hour lesson.

Requirements

Sewing skills are essential
Own materials

Cost

R500 per lesson
Strictly cash directly to the Academy OR EFT into our designated bank account.
No cheques, cheque deposits, cash deposits, etc. accepted due to incurred back charges. All incurred charges in this regard will be for the student’s account.

Module 4 (also known as Sew Your Choice)

The Module 4 course is designed as an add-on for those who have completed Module 1, or who have some experience with garment design and construction. It may be taken as an 8-lesson course, or lessons may be booked individually for specific designs. Book this course to create key pieces for a trousseau or wardrobe, or book one or more individual lessons for assistance in creating your formal wear for an upcoming occasion.

Pre-requisite

Module 1 (Beginner Level) or experience in dressmaking

Duration

Once or twice weekly = 4 or 8 weeks to completion
8 lessons @ 3 hours each = 24 hours
Individual lessons offered upon request

Cost

R3850 (2022) for the 8-lesson course or R500 per lesson if you are not booking the complete course
50% deposit required to secure you place with remainder to be paid on or before the 3rd lesson (course only)
Strictly cash directly to the Academy OR EFT into our designated bank account.
No cheques, cheque deposits, cash deposits, etc. accepted due to incurred back charges. All incurred charges in this regard will be for the student’s account.

Limitations

Regret, our courses cater for ladies only
Sewing skills are essential for this course.

Interested in this course?

Machine Skills Refresher

How do I thread my overlocker?

Have you bought a new machine which has some features you are unfamiliar with?
Do you need to learn how to use or thread your overlocker?

Then this the one is for you! Book a private workshop to learn how to make the most of your machine.

Requirements

Basic sewing skills are essential.
N.B. This is not a class to learn to sew!

Cost

R200 per hour
Strictly cash directly to the Academy OR EFT into our designated bank account.
No cheques, cheque deposits, cash deposits, etc. accepted due to incurred back charges. All incurred charges in this regard will be for the student’s account.

Lingerie

Jazz up your underwear drawer with a few new designs in this two-hour class.

Requirements

Sewing skills are essential
Own materials

Cost

R350 per lesson or R1250 for 4 lessons
Strictly cash directly to the Academy OR EFT into our designated bank account.
No cheques, cheque deposits, cash deposits, etc. accepted due to incurred back charges. All incurred charges in this regard will be for the student’s account.

Linen

Create designer bedding and home linen in this 2-hour lesson. Book a course and create more items for less.

Requirements

Sewing skills are essential
Own materials

Cost

R350 per lesson or 4 lessons for R1250.
Strictly cash directly to the Academy OR EFT into our designated bank account.
No cheques, cheque deposits, cash deposits, etc. accepted due to incurred back charges. All incurred charges in this regard will be for the student’s account.