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Ready to learn how fashion garments are made? This hands‑on short course introduces the foundations of sewing and gives beginners the skills and confidence to get started using industrial sewing machinery.
You’ll learn practical sewing techniques used in the fashion industry, guided step by step by experienced industry professionals. From your first stitches to making a simple garment, you’ll learn through hands‑on practice in a supportive, creative environment, gaining confidence, creating sample pieces, and building skills you can apply straight away.
Delivered in CIT’s state-of-the-art fashion studios, this course also introduces modern fashion practices, including sustainability and the circular fashion economy.
This is a non-accredited short course.
Details
Cost
$575
Course no.
XA-BD35
Duration
7 weeks (Thursday evenings, 3 hours per week)
Delivery mode
Face-to-face
Location
CIT Woden
Dates
Multiple start dates throughout the year
Eligibility and entry requirements
To enrol in this course, you must be aged 17 years or older, and be one of the following:
- an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- a New Zealand citizen
- the holder of a permanent humanitarian visa
- an eligible temporary visa holder as defined in the CIT Admission and Enrolment Policy.
Participants will need to bring their own woven fabric suitable for the garment they plan to make. Further details will be discussed in class.
What you will learn
- How to use industrial sewing machines, including straight stitch and overlockers.
- To sew accurately using basic garment construction techniques.
- To follow demonstrations and apply techniques to your own sewing work.
- To create a range of sewn samples for future reference.
- How to construct a simple garment from start to finish.
- Basic machine care and safe use.
- About sustainability and circular fashion practices in the industry.
Who this course is for
- Beginners with little or no sewing experience
- Creative people interested in fashion and garment making
- Home sewers wanting to improve their skills
- Anyone curious about how clothes are made professionally
- People considering further study or a career in fashion
- Those looking for a practical, hands‑on evening course
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How to enrol
- Review the course information
- Check the course delivery mode, entry requirements, and any prerequisites (if applicable).
- Choose your session
- Select your preferred course date and time from the available options.
- Review the terms and conditions
- Make sure you read and understand the enrolment terms before registering.
- Complete the registration form
- Fill out the Eventbrite form on the course page.
- Hint: If you’re registering multiple participants from the same organisation, you'll need to enter details for each person.
- Submit and confirm your enrolment
- After submitting the completed form, you’ll receive a confirmation email.
- If your course requires proof of identity or other documents, further instructions will be provided to help you finalise your enrolment.
Why study a CIT short course?
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Taught by industry experts
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