MAKE A TOTE BAG

Whether you’re looking for a stylish tote bag for daily use, a reusable grocery bag, a handy equipment bag or a project bag for your crafting supplies, this tote has you covered.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn basic sewing skills and create something both beautiful and functional. Plus, as a special bonus, you’ll receive a free pattern from our new pattern company, Couture Arts Collective.

Enrol today and start your sewing journey with a project you'll be proud to carry everywhere!


 

SKILL LEVEL | WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Designed for both total beginners (but sewists with some skills are welcome too). You’ll gain practical experience that will set you up to move on to garment sewing:

  • Sewing with a machine

  • Pressing interfacing for a crisp, polished look

  • Mastering topstitching and edgestitching

  • Understitching and grading for a clean finish

  • Turning corners with precision

TOTE BAG SEWING PATTERN

This bag has it all! It’s the first pattern offered by Couture Arts Collective and we’re sure you’ll love it. It’s got:

  • Two External Pockets: Ideal for quick access to essentials.

  • Two Internal Pockets: Perfect for organising your items.

  • Fully Lined Interior: For a professional finish and added durability.

  • Contrasting Fabrics: Options available to make your tote truly unique.


CLASSES & COST

This course is taught over five weeks, which is perfect as it helps you to consolidate the new skills you’ll learn each week.

Thursday Evening | 6.00 pm-9.00 pm
31 October-28 November, 2024
$395 (plus optional materials kit).

 

CAFA 2025 TERM DATES

Term 1: 20 January - 5 April 2025
Term 2: 14 April - 28 June 2025
Term 3: 7 July - 20 September 2025
Term 4: 29 September - 13 December 2025

 

BOOK YOUR DRESSMAKING CLASS

 

CAFA SEWING & DESIGN STUDIO

Come and visit our spacious studio in Pymble on Sydney’s North Shore. We’re a short walk from the Pymble train station and we have ample free parking onsite.
Contact details & directions.

Dressmaking Classes: Learning to Sew the Right Way

The beauty in fashion is all about the details. Learn to sew or take your sewing skills to the next level with our Beginners and Intermediate Dressmaking courses. You will not only learn how to make garments, but also how to harness your attention to detail and couture techniques to create a beautiful piece with perfect fit and a finish of the highest quality. Even the most simple garments will be elevated to a new level with the right techniques.

These sewing classes are aimed at students wanting to learn techniques to complete quality, professional-looking garments using commercial patterns. Students who want to design their own patterns will also benefit from the additional skills gained in either of the dressmaking classes before moving on to more advanced classes.

All levels are catered for, with our beginner students offered the Introductory Basic Garments Quality Fit & Finish Course, focusing on interfacing, seam variation, machine hemming and much more. If you already have a reasonable grasp of the basics, our Intermediate Class will teach you the perfect construction of sleeves, cuffs, collars, and hand-sewn finishing on hems and other fine details.