Skills & Craft • Evening
Intermediate Sewing
Move from straight seams to finished garments. Measurements, pattern adjustment, linings, sleeves, pockets and invisible zippers — building up to shirts, blouses and skirts made to fit.
Duration
6 weeks
Schedule
Mon & Wed
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location
Ottos Access Centre
St John's
Course fee
EC$600
+ EC$150 registration (non-refundable)
What you'll learn
A shorter, focused course for people who can already sew. The emphasis is garment construction — getting a piece to fit properly and finish cleanly.
- Layout, fitting & pattern adjustment — adapting a pattern to a real body.
- Taking body measurements — measuring accurately, the step everything else depends on.
- Fabric cutting — cutting for garment construction without waste.
- Lining & finishing techniques — the details that separate homemade from well made.
- Setting & sewing sleeves — one of the hardest parts of a garment, done properly.
- Side & patch pockets — adding pockets that sit flat and hold up.
- Invisible zippers — inserting a zipper in a back or side seam.
- Buttonholes — sewing buttonholes and related finishing.
- Full garments — basic shirts, blouses and skirts from start to finish.
Who it's for
- People who have completed Beginners Sewing, or who already sew confidently.
- Anyone wanting to make clothing rather than household items.
- Working people — classes run Monday and Wednesday evenings for six weeks.
Where it can take you
- Take on garment commissions, alterations and tailoring work.
- Make clothing to sell at markets or to order.
- Build toward a small dressmaking business of your own.
Ready to get started?
Spaces are limited each intake. Apply below, or call us if you have a question first — we'd love to hear from you.
Apply for Intermediate Sewing
The application takes about 10 minutes and is best completed in one sitting. You'll need your date of birth, an emergency contact, your CXC results if you have them, and two referees who aren't family members. Select Intermediate Sewing at the first step.
