WHO SHOULD TAKE THESE COURSES?

Not sure which sewing course is right for you? Below is a guide to help you choose the course that best suits your current sewing skills and learning goals.

1. ONE-DAY SEWING MACHINE WORKSHOP

This workshop is for you if:

• You have never used or touched a sewing machine before.

• You don't know how to thread a sewing machine.

• You've tried threading your machine but keep getting it wrong.

• You struggle with operating your sewing machine and don't understand what you might be doing incorrectly.

• You want to learn how to thread and operate a sewing machine confidently, starting from the very basics.

• You would like to experience our teaching environment before committing to a longer course.

This is a great starting point for complete beginners who want to understand their sewing machine before moving on to garment construction.

2. FUN/ENTRY LEVEL SEWING WORKSHOP

This workshop is for you if:

• You know how to use a sewing machine but need more confidence.

• You understand the basics but need more hands-on practice.

• You want longer practice sessions to become comfortable with sewing.

• You would like to learn basic garment construction without committing to a full foundation course.

• You want to develop your sewing skills through practical, guided lessons.

This is an entry-level sewing course designed to help you build confidence and become more comfortable using your sewing machine.

3. 20-DAY FOUNDATION PATTERN MAKING & GARMENT CONSTRUCTION COURSE

This course is for you if:

• You want to learn pattern making and garment construction from the basics.

• You've never heard of a basic bodice block or don't understand how to draft one.

• You struggle with drafting a properly fitting basic bodice block.

• You know how to sew but don't know how to create your own garment patterns.

• You know some pattern-making techniques but struggle to develop patterns for different garment styles.

• You can draft patterns but struggle with professional garment construction and finishing techniques.

• You want to learn how to make different garments, including dresses, skirts, trousers, shirts and more.

• You want to develop a solid foundation in pattern making and garment construction before progressing to more advanced techniques.

This course takes you from the very basics of pattern making to garment construction, helping you develop the skills needed to create garments with greater confidence and independence.

4. 10-DAY HOBBYIST SEWING COURSE

This course is for you if:

• You simply enjoy sewing and want to explore it as a hobby.

• You want to learn how to sew garments without going deeply into pattern making.

• You prefer practical, hands-on sewing rather than spending time learning technical pattern-drafting principles.

• You want to make clothes for yourself, family and friends.

• You want to enjoy the creative experience of sewing while developing your practical skills.

• You want a shorter course focused on sewing and garment construction.

This course is designed for people who want to enjoy sewing, practise their skills and create garments without undertaking an extensive pattern-making programme.

5. BRIDAL WEAR COURSE

This course is for you if:

• You already have a good understanding of pattern making and garment construction.

• You know how to draft a basic bodice block.

• You understand how to draft trousers and other basic garment patterns.

• You are comfortable with sewing and professional garment-finishing techniques.

• You have completed a foundation course at Racheal Adio Sewing Classes or have acquired equivalent skills elsewhere.

• You want to specialise in bridal wear and develop the skills required to construct more sophisticated garments.

Don't have a pattern-making foundation yet? You can still join!

If you don't have the necessary foundation skills, we offer a separate Bridal Wear Foundation Course at a discounted rate of R4,000 (normally R5,300).

This is a specialised preparatory course designed to help you develop the pattern-making knowledge and essential techniques needed to prepare you for the Bridal Wear Course.

It is important to understand that this is a separate, bridal-focused preparatory course. It is not the same as our regular 20-Day Foundation Pattern Making & Garment Construction Course.

If you have already completed our regular Foundation Course, or have equivalent pattern-making and garment-construction skills, you do not need to take the additional Bridal Wear Foundation Course. You can proceed directly to Bridal Wear.

6. ADVANCED PATTERN MAKING & GARMENT CONSTRUCTION COURSE

This course is for you if:

• You have completed the 20-Day Foundation Pattern Making & Garment Construction Course or have equivalent skills.

• You can confidently draft a basic bodice block.

• You understand pattern manipulation and garment development.

• You know how to draft basic dresses, skirts, trousers and other garments covered in the Foundation Course.

• You understand professional sewing and garment-finishing techniques.

• You are ready to move beyond basic garment construction and explore more advanced pattern-making and sewing techniques.

Important: The Advanced Course is intended for students who already have a solid foundation in pattern making and garment construction.

If you are still struggling with the basic bodice block, trouser drafting or the techniques covered in our Foundation Course, we recommend completing the Foundation Course before enrolling in Advanced.

Our aim is to ensure that you have the necessary skills to understand and benefit from the advanced lessons.