Course details

This course caters for those who wish to learn to make from a pattern in fabric of their choice. Students learn how to cut out, sew, fit and finish their garment. Individual attention is given to students to cater for different levels of competence, from beginners to advanced.

Equipment for Dressmaking Course:

  • Simple pattern for skirt or dress/tunic (see list below)
  • Fabric to suit pattern
  • Interfacing for waistband – Vilene.
  • Thread to suit colour of fabric.
  • Scissors for cutting fabric and scissors for cutting paper (old scissors)
  • Tape measure
  • Dressmaking pins
  • Needles – machine and sewing needles
  • Bobbins – plastic
  • Tailor’s chalk – to contrast with fabric
  • Seam ripper

Beginners are advised to choose a simple pattern to enable them to learn basic sewing techniques while students at a more advanced level may use a pattern of their choice. The following patterns have been tried and tested by our students and are generally available in Hickeys Home Focus Stores. Also please be sure to seek advice when choosing your material as some fabrics can be difficult to work with.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Marino College of Further Education

Marino College seeks to enctheirage a caring and an open community through developing the whole person
 to his or her
 potential. The collected energy of all concerned with the College is constantly focused on maintaining a centre of excellence.
Marino College was established in 1936 and has a long and proud tradition in education. The teachers have developed
 much valuable experience over the years in ensuring that students gain excellent results in the state examinations within a caring and supportive atmosphere.
In Marino College they:
  • Enctheirage lifelong learning for all
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  • Recognise and support diversity
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  • Strive to recognise and achieve the full potential of every individual
  • Believe in educating and nurturing the whole person
  • Believe that every day is a new beginning
  • Believe in respect for all
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