Make & Wear Masterclass Series
Become Your Own Designer
An in-person garment construction learning path
Clothing in shops has become a frustrating mix of high prices, thin fabric, rushed stitching, and fits that feel wrong on real bodies.
Make & Wear is an in-person garment construction series of masterclasses that teaches you how to make clothing with better fit, better finish and better wearability – using a structured sequence of garments and step-by-step guidance.
Masterclass Series Structure
The masterclass series is divided into three progressive modules. Each module is made up of a group of workshops, which can be completed in order.
Workshops are planned well in advance and listed on our events website, making it easy for you to add them to your calendar and plan ahead.
Progress step by step – from core clothing skills to specialized garments and finally, to outerwear.
Foundation Module
This is the start of your garment construction journey. These workshops establish the essential skills needed for making wearable clothing with consistency. You will learn:
- how to establish construction order,
- pattern understanding,
- fit awareness, and
- finishing fundamentals
Speciality Module
Once the Foundations module is complete, you can branch into focused garment types that deepen specific skills.
Outerwear Module
The Outerwear module focuses on layered fabric items, and are available once the Foundation module has been completed or you’ve been assessed by the masterclass series instructor.
Follow the Progress or Take Individual Workshops
Workshops within each module may be taken individually, provided that you have either:
- completed the prerequisite module, or
- have been assessed by the masterclass series instructor.
What You Will Learn
- The ability to turn patterns into garments that make sense during construction
- An understanding of garment order - what must happen first and why
- Consistent, repeatable construction methods that can be used again
- Practical experience with common garment components such as sleeves, waist finishes, zips, plackets and facings
- The ability to plan garments before cutting, reducing waste and rework
- Better control over fit through informed fabric and technique choices
- The confidence to start future garments without guessing each step
- The skills to finish garments so that it last and wear well
- A growing personal reference of techniques that build from one garment to the next
- A clearer eye for quality - both in handmade and shop-bought clothing
What You Will Receive
- Patterns and notes are supplied.
- You choose the fabrics and notions under guidance of the masterclass instructor.
Cost
- Our workshops are priced at R395 per 3-hour session. For example, the men’s shirt workshop runs over 9 hours, bringing the total fee to R1,185.
- If you decide to complete a full module, you’ll receive a lovely 10% discount as a thank-you.😊
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FAQ
Do I need to complete the full course?
No. Workshops within each module may be taken individually, provided that you have completed the Foundation module or have been assessed by the masterclass instructor.
Do I need to have made garments before?
No. However, you do need basic sewing experience. If you’ve never sewn before or are not a confident sewist yet, we highly recommend that you complete our Learn to Sew course first OR book a coaching programme.
Will I finish every garment during class time?
Not necessarily. The emphasis is on understanding construction, so you don’t need to feel rushed in class. It is natural for some sewists to sew slow and others faster.
Should an item not be completed in class, guidance will be given for completing garments at home.
What equipment do I need?
You will need to bring your own sewing machine, fabric, and notions.
Your machines must be clean, recently serviced, and in good working order so that we can focus on making the item.
However, should a machine give trouble, a technician will be on standby.
Will I receive patterns and instructions?
Yes. Patterns and detailed notes are supplied for each module.
What if I booked a module and can't make a workshop?
If you’ve booked a module but are unable to attend a workshop, you’re more than welcome to book a one-on-one coaching session instead, charged at our standard coaching rates.
Is there any formal qualification?
No. This is a practical skills course with informal recognition of completion.
Connect with Us
Tel. 021 773 0145 (Hermanus)
Whatsapp: 072 987 2512
Email. [email protected]
Address. Shop 2,
Hemel-en-Aarde Village, Cnr R43 & R320, Sandbaai, Hermanus,
Western Cape, South Africa