Dressmaking Classes Do you dream of turning your own ideas and designs into real garments? Are you fed up of paying outrageous prices for couture dresses? Do you have difficulty finding dream dresses that fit perfectly? Why not make your own?

Do you wish you could make unique clothes gifts for family and friends?

Do you wish to be inspired to get into further fashion courses and the garment industry?

For these reasons and many more, you will certainly benefit from the range of ITS Tutorial School sewing and dressmaking classes under the tuition of Pisamai Harrington (Fa).

Whether you already have experience or never picked up a needle and thread, ITS's sewing and dressmaking courses are for you. This is your chance to combine your creativity with newly learned technical skills to learn how to produce fashionable garments for every occasion. We can help you create your own special garment from start to finish, made to fit you.

Unlike other institutions our classes are small, with each student having access to their own machine and the option of one-to-one tuition. We accept all skill levels and ages.

Classes are held in ITS Tutorial School Mong Kok premises.

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Dress Making and Fashion Drawing Workshops:

The course aims are:

• To teach the students to produce couture and proper high-fashion, not simply factory standard garments.

• To enable students to finish garments in a professional way, with each garment inspected to reach couture standards of production and design.

• To help students continue their further professional development independently.

• To teach using an international system that will allow students to apply the knowledge gained at the workshop anywhere in the world and in the pursuit of varied goals, from starting their own business ventures to creative leisure time.

  The workshops provide the sewing machines; 1 machine for 1 person. In order to ensure the most professional and high-quality dress-making, the school only uses Singer machines. Students may bring their own machine if they prefer. Students will be taught on an individual basis based on interest and enrolment, promoting more effective and efficient learning.

Students will be provided with their own personal handbook that explains each course.

All courses are taught in English

Up and coming courses

1: Introduction to the Sewing Machine and Basic Sewing - This class is for students who have never used the sewing machine before or have done only straight stitches. It will provide basic knowledge of further sewing skills, including how to design, cut and sew pockets, buttonholes, different types of collars, tucks, ruffles, as well as basic embellishment.

Schedule

The course consists of five sessions for a total time of 15 hrs and is priced at 1,750 HKD.

 Sessions to be taken from the following:

• Monday to Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm or 2.30pm - 5.30 pm
• Tuesday and Thursday 2.30pm - 5.30 pm or 7.00pm – 10.00pm

It is possible to choose the day, depending on availability.

2: Basic Design Dressmaking, Pattern Cutting and Garment Finishing. -In these classes students will learn to take body measurements, design and make 11 patterns and cut, fit and sew three garments. 1 blouse with sleeves and collar, (or variations on students’ design) 1 skirt chosen from your favorite patterns 1 classic dress (focusing on the variation of the neck types, for example square neckline, round neckline, pentagon neckline, along with the basic sleeves and bodice darts.

The course also includes block pattern making and basic sewing. The items involved include bodices, sleeves, collars, blouses and skirts. Basic embellishments can be included at the students’ discretion.

All patterns and garments are designed and made by using the student's own measurements.

Schedule

The course consists of 15 sessions for a total time of 45 hours and a total cost of 4,500 HKD.

Sessions to be taken from the following:

• Monday to Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm or 2.30pm - 5.30 pm
• Tuesday and Thursday 2.30pm - 5.30 pm or 7.00pm – 10.00pm

It is possible to choose the day, depending on availability.

3: Intermediate dressmaking, pattern cutting and garment level 1) - Students must have the prior knowledge and skill of sewing or have completed the basic courses. The course involves students designing 1 basic women’s jacket (this can be suit jacket, crop jacket, blazer or over tops), with basic jacket collar , which has no lapel, along with the application of the jacket lining, facing and shoulder pads; 1 skirt and 1 dress.

The teacher will guide students who do not have previous knowledge of fashion design.

The course includes more advanced block pattern making for example tailored sleeves, tailored pockets, and bound buttonholes plus various styles of bodice, sleeve, collar, blouse and panel skirt. Embellishments can be included at the students’ discretion.

Students must provide their own block patterns. The teacher will help them to alter or change the pattern to match the design.

Schedule

The course consists of 15 sessions for a total time of 45 hours for a total cost of 4,500 HKD

Sessions to be taken from the following:

• Monday to Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm or 2.30pm - 5.30 pm
• Tuesday and Thursday 2.30pm - 5.30 pm or 7.00pm – 10.00pm

It is possible to choose the day, depending on availability.

4: Intermediate dress making, pattern cutting and garment Level 2) - Students must have prior knowledge and skill of sewing and pattern making or have completed the basic courses.

The course involves the student designing and making 1 blouse with bow, ruffle or tucks & pleats (if they wish to), 1 draped skirt, and 1 draped dress (could be draped on the bodice or on the skirt depending on the student’s favorite) . The draped dress is also made from flat pattern, and then reshaping on the stand.

Schedule

The course consists of 15 sessions for a total time of 45 hours for a total cost of 4,500 HKD

Sessions to be taken from the following:

• Monday to Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm ort 2.30pm - 5.30 pm
• Tuesday and Thursday 2.30pm - 5.30 pm or 7.00pm – 10.00pm

It is possible to choose the day, depending on availability.

5: Intermediate dress making, pattern cutting and garment level 3) – Students will make blouses and jackets that focus on shoulders and sleeves. Students will learn how to change simple shoulders and sleeves to be more sophisticated.

The course involves students designing and making 2 blouses with draped sleeves or collar, 1 jacket with variation of sleeves and collar (no lapel).

The student will learn how to apply the different kinds of lining, interfacing, and facing on to the garment. As well as learn how to apply notions and trimming on to the garments

Schedule

The course consists of 15 sessions for a total time of 45 hours for a total cost of 4,500 HKD

Sessions to be taken from the following:

• Monday to Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm or 2.30pm - 5.30 pm
• Tuesday and Thursday 2.30pm - 5.30 pm or 7.00pm – 10.00pm

It is possible to choose the day, depending on availability.

6: Intermediate dress making, pattern cutting, and garment level 4. For those who wish to focus on the variation of skirts and dresses for example changing the darts within the bodice, applying the gores, and godets to the panel skirts/dresses.   The course involves students designing and making 1 skirt, 2 short dresses. Students who wish to take this course must have completed the basic course.

Schedule

The course consists of 15 sessions for a total time of 45 hours for a total cost of 4,500 HKD

Sessions to be taken from the following:

• Monday to Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm or 2.30pm - 5.30 pm
• Tuesday and Thursday 2.30pm - 5.30 pm or 7.00pm – 10.00pm

It is possible to choose the day, depending on availability.

7: Basic Design and Pattern Cutting, Finishing Three Garments - The garments include one pair of shorts, one pair of trousers and one pant-skirt . The course also includes block pattern making. All patterns and garments are designed and made by using the student's own measurements. Schedule The course consists of 15 sessions for a total time of 45 hours and a total cost of 4,500 HKD Sessions to be taken from the following: Monday to Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm or 2.30pm - 5.30 pm Tuesday and Thursday 2.30pm - 5.30 pm or 7.00pm – 10.00pm It is possible to choose the day, depending on availability.

8. Intermediate design and pattern cutting focus on trousers. The student will learn how to alter the basic trouser block patterns to be more sophisticated such as adding the pleats, the darts onto the patterns.  Student will make 3 pants from their own designs.   The course consists of 15 sessions for a total time of 45 hours and a total cost of 4,500 HKD

Schedule

Sessions to be taken from the following:

It is possible to choose the day, depending on availability

9. Tailor jacket focus. This course is for those who want to focus on varying all types of jacket. Also applying the trimmings to the garment for example applying the strips and the piping to the collar and lapels (If they wish to). However, the student must not use fur as the home-used Singer machine can’t handle it.

The course involves students designing and making 1 tailored jacket with lapel and collar and 1 double breasted jacket.

The course also includes block pattern making. All patterns and garments are designed and made using the student's own measurements. They also will learn about how to apply the interfacing, the facing, the lining and the shoulder pads to the garments.

Students who wish to take this course must have completed the intermediate dressmaking and design from ITS Tutorial School only.

Schedule

The course consists of 15 sessions for a total time of 45 hours for a total cost of 4,500 HKD

Sessions to be taken from the following:

It is possible to choose the day, depending on availability.

10: Basic Dresses – This focuses on the dresses which involves the design of 1 little black dress, 1 day dress, and one basic evening gown. All the garments are to be designed by the student. The teacher will guide students with no prior knowledge in fashion design. Students must have the prior knowledge and skill of sewing or have completed the above courses.

Schedule

The course consists of 15 sessions for a total time of 45 hours and a total cost of 4,500 HKD

Sessions to be taken from the following:

It is possible to choose the day, depending on availability.

11: Intermediate dress making focusing on dress level 1: This focuses on the dresses to which the student wishes to add their favorite trimming. This involves the design of 1 empire or princess line dress, and 1 wrap dress and 1 inset sleeve, fish tail evening gown.

The student must provide their own block patterns. The teacher will help them to alter or change the pattern to match the design.

The course consists of 15 sessions for a total time of 45 hours and a total cost of 4,500 HKD

Sessions to be taken from the following:

It is possible to choose the day, depending on availability.

Those who wish to take this course must have completed the basic dress course from ITS Tutorial School or any basic design courses which have any dress pattern making and cutting from ITS Tutorial School.

12. Intermediate dress making focusing on dress level 2: In this course the student will learn how to design, make patterns and cut and sew 3 sophisticated dresses. This involves 1 lace cocktail dress, 1 bias cut dress with the draped bodice and 1 cowl neck evening dress.

Those who wish to take this course must have completed the basic dress course and the intermediate dress making level 1 from ITS Tutorial School.

Schedule

The course consists of 15 sessions for a total time of 45 hours for a total cost of 4,500 HKD

Sessions to be taken from the following:

It is possible to choose the day, depending on availability.

13: Basic Draping - The course involves two garments. This course requires the advanced skills of pattern making and sewing. Students who wish to take this class must gain the prior knowledge and the skills from the above courses or they must show the garments that they have finished from other schools or from their work.

The student must provide their own block patterns. The teacher will help them to alter or change the pattern to match the design.

The work has to be done on the stand.

Schedule

The course consists of 15 for a total time of 45 hours and total price of 4,500 HKD.

Sessions to be taken from the following:

It is possible to choose the day, depending on availability.

14: Intermediate Draping - The course involves three garments. This course uses skills and techniques traditionally found in couture dressmaking. In order to fully benefit from the course prospective students should have intermediate pattern cutting skills, or have intermediate draping skills. Students should also be able to use a domestic or industrial sewing machine. The course contains the option to fit and make a couture dress with your own fabric using couture techniques.

The teacher will help to change the pattern according to the design. However, students need to provide their own block patterns.

The work has to be done on the stand

Schedule

The course consists of 20 sessions for a total time of 60 hours and a total price of 7,200 HKD.

Sessions to be taken from the following:

It is possible to choose the day, depending on availability.

15: Bead Embroidery - The sample is made up of ten different designs. The designs are embroidered on material with beads of different shapes and sizes.

Schedule

The course consists of 15 sessions for a total time of 45 hours and total price of 3,750 HKD.

Sessions to be taken from the following:

It is possible to choose the day, depending on availability.

16: Children's Wear - This course involves garments for girls aged between 4-5 and 6-8, including one dress with no sleeves, one dress with sleeves and collar and one pantsuit.

Schedule

The course consists of 15 sessions for a total time of 45 hours and total price of 4,500 HKD.

Sessions to be taken from the following:

It is possible to choose the day, depending on availability.

Coming Soon

17: Intermediate formal dress level 1.
1. Strapless evening gown applying the side bone
2. One off shoulder evening gown
3. Formal dress for the bridesmaid

18. Lingerie and night wear made of silk and satin
1. Basic bra top petticoat
2. Camisole top
3. V neck camisole

19. Maternity wear

Terms and Conditions:

• Students must bring their own sewing kits, for example threads, fabric, pencils and rulers. The school will provide long rulers, sewing machines and the over locker.

• Students also have to provide their own designs.
  

• The maximum number of students for a single session is six. This is to ensure the efficiency and quality of learning and teaching.

• Absence from a class will not be compensated in any way. The school takes no responsibility for the absence of the student, unless they are seriously ill and can provide appropriate medical documents.

• In the case of weather warnings forcing the school to close a replacement session will be provided at the school’s choice of date and time. Failure to attend a replacement class will be counted as usual absence.

• Fees will be charged on confirmation of the class and must be paid in advance. Failure to pay will mean the student is barred from attending.

• The school reserves the right to cancel a class at any time. Full refunds for unused fees will be made in such an eventuality.