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Avada Retro | Design Studio
Courses2025-04-09T12:17:14+02:00
Get to Know your Machine2025-03-11T17:24:47+02:00

Duration:  1 Class of 2 hours
Kit: Detailed notes & Fabric for Stitching
Learn how to thread your machine, bobbin winding, needles changing, needle positions, stitch selection & practising of stitches & straight stitching.

Beginners2025-03-12T10:06:51+02:00

Duration:  1 Class of 3 hours per week for 10 weeks
30 Hours
Kit Included
Kit Includes: Manual, Pattern Vilene, 1 Pattern, Twin Needle, Reversible Zip, 2 Samples
Course Outline: Theory, Various Techniques, Taking Measurements, Pattern Manipulation Reversible Top and Pants, Golf Shirt Sample, Skirt Sample with zip and slit

Intermediate Course 1 – Basic Clothing2025-03-12T10:07:54+02:00

Duration:  10 classes of 3 hours
30 Hours
Kit Included
Kit Includes: Manual, Pattern Vilene, 3 Patterns, Iron-on Vilene
Course Outline: Theory, Various Techniques, Formal Skirt / Fitted Pants, Ladies Blouse / Men’s Shirt & Fitted /Normal Jacket
*Subject to the Beginners Course

Intermediate Course 2 – Delicate Clothing2025-03-12T10:08:42+02:00

Duration:  10 classes of 3 hours
30 Hours
Kit Included
Kit Includes: Manual, Pattern Vilene, 3 Patterns, Iron-on Vilene
Course Outline: Theory, Various Techniques, Lace Bra, Panty, 2 x Bra (1 underwired, 1 non-wired) & Corset
*Subject to the Beginners Course

Additional or Single class2025-03-12T10:09:31+02:00

Duration:  1 class of 3 hours
Course Outline: Additional or single classes

General Sewing2025-03-12T10:10:22+02:00

Duration:  4 classes of 3 hours
12 hours per Month
Total: R 1200
Course Outline: We will help you when you bring your own pattern or challenges

Men’s Shirt Course2025-03-12T10:11:07+02:00

Duration:  3 classes of 3 hours
Kit Included
The Kit contains:  Pattern, tracing vilene and Iron-on vilene
Bring your own fabric!
Course Outline:  Theory, Various Techniques,  Men’s Shirt

Gown2025-03-12T10:11:55+02:00

Duration:  3 classes of 3 hours
9 Hours
Kit Included
Kit Includes: Pattern
Course Outline: Theory, Various Techniques

Pajamas & Slippers2025-03-12T10:12:44+02:00

Duration:  3 classes of 3 hours
9 Hours
Kit Included
Kit Includes: Pattern & Slipper sole and batting
Course Outline: Make a sample of the tab opening and various sleeve finishes

Lingerie Course2025-03-12T10:13:33+02:00

Duration:  5 classes of 3 hours
Kit Included
Kit Includes: Manual, 2 Patterns, 6 Garments, 1m Pattern Vilene
Course Outline:  Theory, Various Techniques, Lace Bra, G-String, Panty, Men’s Briefs, Camisole and French Panty
*Subject to sewing experience

Bra Course2025-03-12T10:14:31+02:00

Duration:  3 Classes of 3 hours
9 Hours
Kit: Included
The Kit contains:  Pattern and 2 Bras
Course Outline:  Theory, Various Techniques, Underwired and Non-wired Bra
*Subject to sewing experience

Corset Course2025-03-12T10:15:16+02:00

Duration:  3 classes of 3 hours
9 Hours
Kit Included
Kit Includes:  Pattern, Bra Cups, Boning, Cotton tape and Pattern Vilene
Bring your own fabric!
Course Outline:  Theory, Various Techniques, Corset
*Subject to sewing experience

Overlocker Course2025-03-12T10:16:03+02:00

Duration:  1 Class of 3 hours
Kit Included
Kit Includes:  Notes and Course material
Course Outline:  Theory, Various Techniques, Tension, Needles and Differential Feed

Bedroom and Linen2025-03-12T10:16:47+02:00

Duration:  3 classes of 3 hours
9 Hours
Kit Included
Kit Includes: Detailed notes and Fabric for Samples
Course Outline: Theory, Taking measurements, Standard sizes, Sample Bedding
*Subject to sewing experience

Curtaining2025-03-18T16:02:15+02:00

Duration:  2 classes of 3 hours
6 Hours
Kit Included
Kit Includes: Notes and sample
Course Outline: Theory, Various Techniques, Curtain Sample
*Subject to sewing experience

Roman Blind2025-03-12T10:19:08+02:00

Learn how to make a Roman Blind and decorate your own home.
Duration:  1 Class of 4 hours
Kit Included
Kit Includes :  Notes, Course material and Hardware for a 30cm x 70cm Blind.
Course outline:  Theory, Calculations and Roman Blind.
*Subject to sewing experience

Thin Line Stripe Pattern 1
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