childrenswear

Pattern Making & Garment Construction

Childrenswear is no longer a by-product of adult fashion. Elite fashion houses launch collections  recreating the vibes of childhood with modern, fun and practical clothes. In this introductory pattern making course, you’ll learn to draft patterns AND learn the sewing techniques to complete your garment.

 
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Skill Level: All

This course suits all skill levels and no pattern making experience is assumed. However, students with no sewing experience should expect to take longer to complete their project.

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CLASS TIMES & COST

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday: daytime
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
evening
11 Weeks | 33 hours tuition | $875
11 Weeks | 38.5 hours tuition | $999
11 weeks | 77 hours | $1,869
Save $126 when you book whole day classes

Class times are flexible and mid-term enrolments are often available. We’ll do our best to fit you in.

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bookings

This class is open to everyone: home sewers, hobbyists and professionals. 

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

 

pattern making for childrenswear Course Details

Our childrenswear design course in Sydney caters to students who want to become experts in this emerging market or simply would like to make beautiful clothes for their own children. Childrenswear is not just a by-product of adult fashion anymore. Elite fashion houses launch collections with a special focus on fun, modernism and recreating the vibes of childhood. Students will approach childrenswear as a specific market and observe its design principles, themes, choice of prints and much more.

What You'll Learn

The course includes:

  • Pattern making a basic block for a skirt, bodice & pants for children in a range of sizes

  • Design variations including pleating, circle skirts, flaring, panel skirts, gathering and variations applied to childrenswear

  • Pattern making a basic bodice block

  • Bodice variations including necklines, gathering, pleating, and colour blocking for design variation

  • Pattern making for necklines, collars and sleeves

  • Sewing techniques for hems, necklines, applique and pattern matching

  • Fabrics and colour selection

  • Overlocker workshop to learn quick sewing techniques and master stretch sewing

  • Portfolio of completed garments with master blocks for different age groups

  • Regulatory requirements for the labelling and selling of childrenswear.

More Information

Please feel free to email or call us on 02 9449 1450 and we'd be happy to provide more information or tailor a program for you.

 

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