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Garment Making - Beginners

In this course participants will learn to draft patterns, cut, and assemble garments. 

Topics include blouses, various types of skirts and dresses.

Sewing experience would be an asset, although not a prerequisite.



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Latest Course Information

  • May 28, 2026

    Duration:
    12 Weeks
    Day(s):
    Thursday
    Time:
    5:30pm-8:30pm
    Tutor:
    Ms. Burrowes
    Course Fee:
    $360.00

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are a few FAQs pertaining to this programme or course:

  • What is the cost of each programme?

    Only the Evening Programmes have an associated cost. This ranges between $150.00 and $650.00. For information on specific classes, please visit our Evening Programmes section.

  • What is the duration of the programmes?

     Each programme runs one evening a week for 12 weeks. 

  • What is a stipend?

    A stipend is a fixed regular sum of money paid to trainees to help cover expenses related to their attendance.

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Training Centres

This course is held at the following training centre(s):

  • All Saints Skills Training Centre

    The All Saints Centre is known for its Bar and Restaurant Services, International Cooking and Garment Making programmes. It has modern cooking facilities, as well as a gazebo-styled bar and restaurant and a garment-making room equipped for the training of industrial sewing machine operators.

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Testimonials

  • Michael Harewood

    I found my apprenticeship to be beneficial and I gained experience in the Autobody trade. I would recommend the programme to others. Having completed my Apprenticeship, I continue to work as an Autobody Technician at Collision One.

    Michael Harewood

    Autobody Technician at Collision One

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