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The Alterations, Fitting and Mending Workshop teaches techniques including taking in or letting out seams, adding darts for improved fit, repairing hems and tears, replacing zippers and buttons, visible mending with applique and patching, and adding fabric panels to upsize garments. The workshop is limited to 4 participants and focuses on personalised solutions for your own garments.
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Absolute Beginners Sewing courses in Melbourne run weekly for 4 weeks. Week 1 covers threading the machine and basic skills while making a drawstring bag. Week 2 focuses on pattern tracing and cutting while creating an unlined tote bag. Subsequent weeks build on these foundations with additional projects.
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Taking Measurements & Selecting Sizes is a 2-hour session that covers where to take measurements on your body, how to accurately measure yourself, the difference between body measurements and finished measurements, understanding design and fit ease, and how to interpret size-charts to choose the correct size to make.
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Yes. Fashion by Foot offers walking workshops in multiple Melbourne locations including the City, Brunswick, and Fitzroy. Specialists discuss shape, colour, and personal style while introducing you to independent fashion designers producing ethically and sustainably made clothing. The Brunswick tour includes lunch.
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The Zipper Masterclass covers four zip techniques: invisible zips for seamless applications, centred zips as the classic workhorse method, lapped zips for a polished finish, and exposed zips for a bold, graphic look. Students complete a functional 36cm x 25cm laptop case while learning each technique, with all zips provided.