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    Design, Sew, and Style with Our Short Courses in Sydney!

    Have you ever dreamed of designing and creating your own clothing or accessories? Whether you want to sew a custom garment, knit a cosy scarf, or master the art of pattern-making, our textile and fashion short courses offer hands-on, practical learning with expert guidance.

    Our courses cater to all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced makers looking to refine their techniques. With weekday, weeknight, and weekend options at our Rozelle campus, you can find a class that fits your schedule.

    Why Choose Our Textile and Fashion Courses?

    • Expert instruction from experienced designers and textile artists.
    • Small, hands-on classes ensure personalised support and practical experience.
    • A broad range of courses covering sewing, knitting, pattern-making, and more.
    • Flexible scheduling – choose from weekday, evening, or weekend classes.
    • All skill levels welcome – from beginners to those with sewing experience.

    Who Are These Courses For?

    • Complete beginners who want to learn the basics of sewing, knitting, or garment construction.
    • Aspiring fashion designers looking to develop their skills in pattern-making and textile arts.
    • DIY enthusiasts who love customising clothes and working with textiles.
    • Anyone who wants to learn a creative and practical new skill.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q: I’ve never used a sewing machine before—can I still join?
    A: Absolutely! Our beginner sewing courses are designed for those with no prior experience, guiding you step by step.

    Q: Do I need to bring my own materials?
    A: Some courses provide materials, while others require you to bring fabric or yarn. Check the course details for specifics.

    Q: Will I get to take home what I make?
    A: Yes! Everything you create—whether it’s a garment, a scarf, or custom-printed fabric—is yours to keep.

    Q: Where are the classes held?
    A: Most courses take place at our Rozelle campus, with sessions available on weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

    Start Creating – Enrol Today!

    Whether you want to sew your own wardrobe, learn knitting and crochet, or customise your own designs, our courses give you the skills and confidence to bring your ideas to life.

    Join us at Rozelle and start your fashion and textile journey today!

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    Start your sewing journey with our sewing short courses in Sydney! Sewing Essentials is the perfect introduction for anyone who’s always wanted to learn how to sew. Whether you’re completely new to using a sewing machine or looking to refresh the basics, this hands-on course will help you build skills, confidence, and creativity in a supportive environment. You’ll learn how to confidently use a sewing machine—including setup, troubleshooting, stitch selection and basic...

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    Sewing Essentials Course

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    2026-10-20 Tue 20 Oct 2026 - 2026-11-24 Tue 24 Nov 2026
    6 sessions, 18 hours total
    6pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sylvia Murray
    $639 Limited inc GST / $511.20 / $543.10 / $575.10 / $575.10
    This class takes place in an upper-level room accessible by stairs only. The lift is currently out of service. We apologise for any inconvenience.
    Sewing Essentials Course

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    2026-11-09 Mon 9 Nov 2026 - 2026-11-23 Mon 23 Nov 2026
    3 sessions, 19.5 hours total
    9:30am - 4pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sylvia Murray
    $639 Limited inc GST / $511.20 / $543.10 / $575.10 / $575.10
    This class takes place in an upper-level room accessible by stairs only. The lift is currently out of service. We apologise for any inconvenience.
    Sewing Essentials Course

    <p>Start your sewing journey with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/textiles-fashion/sewing">sewing short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    2027-01-18 Mon 18 Jan 2027 - 2027-02-01 Mon 1 Feb 2027
    3 sessions, 19.5 hours total
    9:30am - 4pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sylvia Murray
    $639 Limited inc GST / $511.20 / $543.10

    Please note: no class on Monday 26th January.

    Accessibility: This class takes place in an upper-level room accessible by stairs only. The lift is currently out of service. We apologise for any inconvenience.
    Sewing Essentials Course

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    2027-02-10 Wed 10 Feb 2027 - 2027-03-17 Wed 17 Mar 2027
    6 sessions, 18 hours total
    6pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sylvia Murray
    $639 Limited inc GST / $511.20 / $543.10
    Accessibility: This class takes place in an upper-level room accessible by stairs only. The lift is currently out of service. We apologise for any inconvenience.

    Take control of fit and create patterns tailored to your body with our sewing & patternmaking short courses in Sydney! If you're a confident sewer ready to move beyond commercial patterns, this Patternmaking Essentials course will help you develop the skills to draft, fit, and refine garment patterns using your own measurements. Designed as a practical introduction to patternmaking, you'll create skirt, bodice, and pant blocks that form the foundation of well-fitting garments....

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    Sewing: Patternmaking Essentials Course

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    2026-11-10 Tue 10 Nov 2026 - 2026-12-01 Tue 1 Dec 2026
    4 sessions, 26 hours total
    9:30am - 4pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Nola Dennis
    $740 Limited GST free / $592 / $629 / $666
    This class takes place in an upper-level room accessible by stairs only. The lift is currently out of service. We apologise for any inconvenience.
    Sewing: Patternmaking Essentials Course

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    2027-02-02 Tue 2 Feb 2027 - 2027-02-23 Tue 23 Feb 2027
    4 sessions, 26 hours total
    9:30am - 4pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Nola Dennis
    $740 Limited GST free / $592 / $629 / $666
    This class takes place in an upper-level room accessible by stairs only. The lift is currently out of service. We apologise for any inconvenience.

    Learn the mindful art of Crochet with our handcrafts short courses in Sydney! Crochet is enjoying a well-deserved revival as more people discover the joy of creating beautiful handmade pieces while slowing down from the pace of everyday life. Creative, calming, portable, and endlessly versatile, it's a craft that's easy to take anywhere and rewarding to enjoy for years to come. In this relaxed and beginner-friendly course, you'll learn the foundations of crochet in a warm and...

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    Crochet Course for Beginners

    <p>Learn the mindful art of Crochet with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">handcrafts short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    2026-11-14 Sat 14 Nov 2026 - 2026-12-05 Sat 5 Dec 2026
    4 sessions, 10 hours total
    10am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Payal Bhargava
    $219 Limited inc GST / $175.20 / $186.20 / $197.10 / $197.10
    Special theme: Get festive with handmade crochet decorations! In this cheerful Christmas crochet class, students will create beautiful ornamental projects perfect for decorating the tree, styling the festive table, or gifting to loved ones. A quality materials kit is included.
    Crochet Course for Beginners

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    2027-02-26 Fri 26 Feb 2027 - 2027-03-12 Fri 12 Mar 2027
    3 sessions, 10.5 hours total
    10am - 1:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Payal Bhargava
    $219 Limited inc GST / $175.20 / $186.20 / $197.10
    A quality materials kit is included.

    Reimagine your wardrobe and sew more sustainably with our sewing & textiles short courses in Sydney! Have unworn clothes, fabric remnants, or unfinished sewing projects tucked away? Instead of letting them go to waste, discover how to transform them into unique, practical pieces you'll be proud to use or wear. In this hands-on upcycling course, you'll learn creative techniques for giving existing textiles a second life while building your sewing skills and confidence. Working with...

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    Sustainable Sewing & Upcycling Course

    <p>Reimagine your wardrobe and sew more sustainably with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/textiles-fashion">sewing &amp; textiles short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    2026-11-19 Thu 19 Nov 2026 - 2026-12-17 Thu 17 Dec 2026
    4 sessions, 12 hours total
    6pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Mora Cura
    $309 Limited inc GST / $247.20 / $262.60 / $278.10
    Accessibility: This class takes place in an upper-level room accessible by stairs only. The lift is currently out of service. We apologise for any inconvenience.

    Learn personal styling with this practical one-day workshop in Sydney and discover how to build a wardrobe that reflects your personality, lifestyle and confidence. Many of us accumulate clothes over time without really knowing how to combine them, what truly suits us, or which pieces still reflect who we are and how we live today. As trends change and wardrobes grow, it can become difficult to dress with confidence. Shopping often feels overwhelming, and items go unworn because...

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    Personal Styling: Build a Confident Wardrobe

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    2026-11-20 Fri 20 Nov 2026 2026-11-20
    1 session, 5.5 hours total
    10am - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Bernadette Payne
    $189 Limited inc GST / $151.20 / $170.10
    Please note that this course is eligible for the Senior Card discount only. Other discounts do not apply.
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    2027-02-19 Fri 19 Feb 2027 2027-02-19
    1 session, 5.5 hours total
    10am - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Bernadette Payne
    $189 Limited inc GST / $151.20 / $170.10
    Please note that this course is eligible for the Senior Card discount only. Other discounts do not apply.

    Build your sewing skills and learn professional garment finishing techniques with our sewing short courses in Sydney! Ready to move beyond the basics? Designed for students who have completed our Sewing Essentials Course or have equivalent experience, this practical extension course will help you develop more detailed sewing techniques and create garments with cleaner, more professional finishes. You'll learn how to work with facings, interfacing and zippers before developing your...

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    Sewing Extension Course

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    2026-11-30 Mon 30 Nov 2026 - 2026-12-14 Mon 14 Dec 2026
    3 sessions, 19.5 hours total
    9:30am - 4pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sylvia Murray
    $639 Limited inc GST / $511.20 / $543.10 / $575.10 / $575.10
    Accessibility: This class takes place in an upper-level room accessible by stairs only. The lift is currently out of service. We apologise for any inconvenience.

    Learn how to recreate your favourite clothing with our textiles & fashion short courses in Sydney! Do you have a favourite dress, top, skirt or pair of trousers that fits perfectly and wish you could recreate it in a different fabric, colour or print? In this practical, one-day workshop, you'll learn how to create an accurate sewing pattern from an existing garment—without unpicking a single stitch. Using professional pattern-making techniques, you'll trace your garment, preserve...

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    Pattern Making from a Garment Workshop

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    2026-12-05 Sat 5 Dec 2026 2026-12-05
    1 session, 7 hours total
    9am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Nola Dennis
    $212 Limited inc GST / $169.60 / $180.20 / $190.80

    There will be time for a short lunch break.

    Accessibility: This class takes place in an upper-level room accessible by stairs only. The lift is currently out of service. We apologise for any inconvenience.
    Pattern Making from a Garment Workshop

    <p>Learn how to recreate your favourite clothing with our t<a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/textiles-fashion">extiles &amp; fashion short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    2027-01-27 Wed 27 Jan 2027 2027-01-27
    1 session, 7 hours total
    9am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Nola Dennis
    $212 Limited inc GST / $169.60 / $180.20 / $190.80

    There will be time for a short lunch break.

    Accessibility: This class takes place in an upper-level room accessible by stairs only. The lift is currently out of service. We apologise for any inconvenience.

    Expand your patternmaking skills and bring your garment designs to life with our sewing & patternmaking short courses in Sydney! If you’ve developed your own pattern blocks and are ready to take the next step, this Patternmaking Extension course will show you how to turn those foundations into a wide range of garment designs. Building directly on your existing patternmaking knowledge, you’ll learn how to manipulate skirt, bodice and pant blocks to create new styles and design...

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    Sewing: Patternmaking Extension Course

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    2027-03-02 Tue 2 Mar 2027 - 2027-03-23 Tue 23 Mar 2027
    4 sessions, 26 hours total
    9:30am - 4pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Nola Dennis
    $740 Limited GST free / $592 / $629 / $666
    Accessibility: This class takes place in an upper-level room accessible by stairs only. The lift is currently out of service. We apologise for any inconvenience.

    Learn how to create original textile prints and repeating patterns with our textile and design short courses in Sydney!  Bring your creative ideas to life as you learn how to transform drawings, illustrations, and imagery into professional digital textile designs using Adobe Illustrator. In this hands-on course, you’ll explore the exciting world of textile and surface pattern design while developing practical digital design skills for fabric printing, fashion, accessories,...

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    Textile & Pattern Design with Adobe Illustrator Course

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    2027-03-06 Sat 6 Mar 2027 - 2027-03-13 Sat 13 Mar 2027
    2 sessions, 12 hours total
    9:30am - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Jacqueline Curry
    $445 Limited GST free / $356 / $378.30 / $400.50
    Please bring your laptop with Adobe Illustrator downloaded.

    Create, unwind, and discover the joy of knitting with our handcrafts short courses in Sydney! Take a break from the busy pace of everyday life and enjoy the simple pleasure of making something with your own hands. In our Knitting Course for Beginners, you’ll be introduced to a craft that is both calming and deeply rewarding. If you’ve always wanted to try knitting but weren’t sure where to start, this course will guide you step-by-step through the essentials. From your very first...

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    2027-04-29 Thu 29 Apr 2027 - 2027-05-20 Thu 20 May 2027
    4 sessions, 10 hours total
    6pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sylvia Murray
    $202 Limited inc GST / $161.60 / $171.70
    Accessibility: This class takes place in an upper-level room accessible by stairs only. The lift is currently out of service. We apologise for any inconvenience.