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

learn to sew dance costumes Course Details

Join us to learn dressmaking for stretch fabric.

We provide a set of proven stretch blocks and will show students how to alter the blocks for difference sizes and create pattern variations. You will work on a number of sample garments and then produce a unique costume to showcase your skills and talent.

Embellishment techniques suitable for dance and street wear are taught and these include the application of crystals, beads and sequins to garments using glue and hand applications.

What You'll Learn

Garments covered:

• Two types of one piece leotards

• Leggings

• Shorts in bikini, high brief, and boy-leg style

• Bikini top

• Camisole

• Unitard with sleeves and collar

This course will cover:

• Pattern alteration using block patterns

• Importance of fabric selection and materials preparation

• Techniques used to sew stretch garments using a sewing machine and overlocker. Techniques include seam finishes, edge finishes, zip and other fastenings, applique and colour blocking.

• Costume insights including altering costumes, perspiration prevention, sculpting structured panels, and the use of wadding as a design tool.

• Adjusting and fitting a pattern

• Embellishing stretch fabric with crystals and beads

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.

CAFA 2021 TERM DATES

Term 1: 24 January to 10 April, 2021
Term 2: 18 April to 3 July 2021
Term 3: 11 July to 25 September 2021
Term 4: 3 October to 18 December 2021