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COUTURE TECHNIQUES

Make your own bridal and evening wear or enhance your fine sewing and fitting techniques. Basic sewing skills required.

• HVQ60501 | 6 sessions from Sat Feb 20 1.30pm-4.00pm until Mar 27 | City
  Fee: $295.00 | Teacher: Bill Woodhouse more >

CREATIVE CUSHION MAKING

Cushions are an important interior design feature. There are endless options to create that special look. Make a cushion for yourself or as a special gift. Students will learn how to construct and make one or more cushions that transform their ideas of fabric and design. Topics include pattern making, material choice and measurements, cushion fillings and options of cushion cover closures. Screen printed or any other hand printed fabrics can be used.

• HVT79601 | 2 sessions from Wed Mar 10 10.00am-2.30pm until Mar 17 | City
  Full Fee: $180.00 | Concession: $170.00 | Teacher: Christina Birchler more >

DESIGN A FASHION COLLECTION

Discover how to design contemporary fashion collections including colour ways, fabric choices, textile coordinates and accessories. Explore garment detailing, target markets and trend forecasting.

• HVK11201 | 2 sessions from Sun May 02 10.00am-4.30pm until May 9 | City
  Fee: $245.00 | Teacher: Jenny Moissis more >
• HVK11202 | 4 sessions from Wed Jun 23 6.00pm-9.00pm until Jul 14 | City
  Fee: $245.00 | Teacher: Jenny Moissis more >

HOW TO SEW STRETCH FABRICS

Learn how to sew stretch fabrics, using the correct needles, tension and threads. Practice self bindings, elastics, applying rib trims and stabilising techniques for button holes and zips.

• HVP53701 | 1 session Tue Feb 16 10.00am-4.00pm | City
  Fee: $110.00 | Teacher: Glenys Barnes more >
• HVP53702 | 2 sessions from Mon Mar 22 6.00pm-9.00pm until Mar 29 | City
  Fee: $110.00 | Teacher: Glenys Barnes more >

LINGERIE & FINE FABRIC TECHNIQUES

Learn how to structure lingerie items, handle delicate fabrics and create the perfect fit. Basic sewing skills required.

• HVH40303 | 2 sessions from Wed Mar 24 10.00am-4.00pm until Mar 31 | City
  Fee: $220.00 | Teacher: Glenys Barnes more >

MACHINE SEWING BEGINNERS (DAYTIME)

An introduction to machine sewing and garment construction. Includes, machine set up and use, reading patterns, fabric suitability and finishing techniques.

• HVS64202 | 3 sessions from Tue Mar 02 9.30am-1.30pm until Mar 4 | City
  Full Fee: $260.00 | Concession: $250.00 | Teacher: Monica Lavis more >
• HVS64203 | 4 sessions from Mon Apr 12 9.30am-12.30pm until May 10 | City
  Full Fee: $260.00 | Concession: $250.00 | Teacher: Monica Lavis more >

MACHINE SEWING: BEGINNERS

An introduction to machine sewing and garment construction. Includes machine set up and use, reading patterns, fabric suitability and finishing techniques.

• HVC75904 | 4 sessions from Wed Feb 10 6.00pm-9.00pm until Mar 3 | City
  Fee: $260.00 | Teacher: Monica Lavis more >
• HVC75905 | 2 sessions from Sun Feb 14 10.00am-4.30pm until Feb 21 | City
  Fee: $265.00 | Teacher: Aphro Vasilikakis more >
• HVC75906 | 4 sessions from Tue Feb 16 6.00pm-9.00pm until Mar 9 | City
  Fee: $260.00 | Teacher: Jan Bowles more >
• HVC75907 | 2 sessions from Sun Feb 28 10.00am-4.30pm until Mar 7 | City
  Fee: $265.00 | Teacher: Aphro Vasilikakis more >
• HVC75908 | 4 sessions from Wed Mar 10 6.00pm-9.00pm until Mar 31 | City
  Fee: $260.00 | Teacher: Monica Lavis more >
• HVC75909 | 2 sessions from Sun Mar 21 10.00am-4.30pm until Mar 28 | City
  Fee: $265.00 | Teacher: Aphro Vasilikakis more >
• HVC75910 | 4 sessions from Tue Mar 23 6.00pm-9.00pm until Apr 13 | City
  Fee: $260.00 | Teacher: Jan Bowles more >
• HVC75911 | 4 sessions from Wed Apr 07 6.00pm-9.00pm until Apr 28 | City
  Fee: $260.00 | Teacher: Monica Lavis more >
• HVC75912 | 2 sessions from Sat Apr 10 10.00am-4.30pm until Apr 17 | City
  Fee: $265.00 | Teacher: Aphro Vasilikakis more >

OVERLOCKING

Learn all aspects of overlocker use including threading, tension adjustment, seams and hems. BYO overlocker.

• HVA08802 | 1 session Thu Mar 11 10.00am-4.00pm | City
  Fee: $120.00 | Teacher: Glenys Barnes more >

PATTERN MAKING FROM AN EXISTING GARMENT

Take a pattern from an existing garment. Bring your favourite simple pieces such as a skirt, shirt or dress.

• HVP52402 | 1 session Sun Mar 14 11.00am-4.00pm | City
  Fee: $110.00 | Teacher: Jan Bowles more >

PATTERN MAKING FROM AN EXISTING GARMENT: TROUSERS

Learn how to take a pattern from an existing pair of trousers or pants.

• HVS20901 | 1 session Sat Feb 27 11.00am-4.00pm | City
  Fee: $110.00 | Teacher: Jan Bowles more >

TAILORING SCHOOL

Learn a range of professional techniques used in making trousers, jackets and shirts. Basic sewing skills required.

• HVL03801 | 6 sessions from Sat Feb 20 9.30am-12.30pm until Mar 27 | City
  Fee: $330.00 | Teacher: Bill Woodhouse more >

THE PERFECT ZIPPER

Whether it’s in a garment, accessory or for plain embellishment, in this course you will learn different ways to insert a zipper with the perfect look.

• HVT30901 | 1 session Mon Mar 01 9.45am-2.45pm | City
  Full Fee: $130.00 | Concession: $125.00 | Teacher: Christina Birchler more >