Design and Sew Your Own Garment in One Day Class

Design & Sew Your Own Garment in One Day — Private Fashion Workshop with a Fashion Designer


STUDIOVII
STUDIOVII
4.7 (6)

6 hours Class size 1 to 4 guests    

  $540 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Welcome & Design Inspiration

Welcome & Design Inspiration

Begin the day by meeting your instructor and exploring garment designs. You'll learn about different styles, choose the garment you'd like to create, and discuss suitable fabrics for your project.


Prepare Your Pattern

Prepare Your Pattern

Learn how to read and prepare a sewing pattern. You'll discover how pattern pieces fit together and how to accurately position them on your fabric before cutting.


Cut Your Fabric

Cut Your Fabric

Using professional techniques, you'll carefully cut your fabric and prepare all the pieces needed to construct your garment.


Learn to Sew

Learn to Sew

Become familiar with the sewing machine and learn essential sewing techniques. You'll begin assembling your garment with step-by-step guidance throughout the process.


Construct Your Garment

Construct Your Garment

Piece your garment together, learn professional construction methods, and see your design come to life as you build each section.


Finishing Touches

Finishing Touches

Complete your garment with finishing techniques that give it a polished, professional look. You'll also learn simple tips to improve the quality of your future sewing projects.


Wear Your Creation

Wear Your Creation

Celebrate your achievement by trying on your finished garment and taking photos in our studio. Leave with a handmade piece you'll be proud to wear and the confidence to continue creating your own clothes.


Create your own wearable garment in one unforgettable day with fashion designer Vivian Tung. Learn professional fashion techniques, design your own piece, and sew a garment you can proudly wear home.
A small-group fashion experience limited to just 3 students.
Have you ever dreamed of creating your own clothes?
Spend a day inside a real fashion studio and experience the journey of a fashion designer, from idea to finished garment.
In this exclusive small-group workshop, you will learn how to design, cut, and sew your own fashion piece under the guidance of Australian fashion designer Vivian Tung.
With more than 15 years of fashion industry experience, Vivian will guide you through professional garment-making techniques while helping you create a piece that reflects your own personal style. This is not just a sewing class; it is a complete fashion design experience.
By the end of the day, you will take home your own handmade garment and the confidence to continue creating.
What You’ll Make
During This Workshop You Will:
  • Choose your garment design
  • Understand fabric selection
  • Learn garment construction techniques
  • Cut your fabric using professional methods
  • Learn sewing machine techniques
  • Construct your garment step-by-step
  • Add professional finishing details
Your Finished Project
You will create one beginner-friendly fashion piece. Choose from:
  • Designer elastic waist skirt
  • Wrap skirt
  • Simple fashion top
  • Kimono jacket
Projects are designed so beginners can successfully complete a wearable garment within one day.
What’s Included
  • 6-hour fashion workshop
  • Personal guidance from an experienced fashion designer
  • Sewing machine and equipment
  • Patterns and templates
  • Professional sewing techniques
  • Studio VII creative environment
  • Tea and refreshments
Fabric:
Students to bring their own fabric or purchase fabric at the studio before class.
What You’ll Learn
During this fashion design experience, you will learn:
  • How to use a sewing machine safely
  • Understanding fabrics and choosing materials
  • Basic pattern and garment construction
  • Cutting fabric accurately
  • Sewing techniques and finishing methods
  • Professional tips from a fashion designer
Who Is This Class For?
Perfect for:
  • Complete beginners wanting to learn sewing
  • Fashion lovers wanting to create their own clothes
  • Creative people looking for a unique experience
  • Anyone wanting a fun weekend activity
  • Aspiring designers wanting to experience fashion creation
No previous sewing experience required.
About Your Teacher
Vivian Tung — Fashion Designer & Founder of Studio VII
Vivian is an Australian fashion designer with over 15 years of industry experience, specialising in couture, womenswear, and fashion education.
Her career includes experience with international fashion brands and showcasing her own designs at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
Through Studio VII, Vivian helps aspiring designers and fashion lovers transform creative ideas into real garments.
Location
Studio VII Fashion Studio
Sydney, NSW
(A private creative studio environment where you will receive personalised guidance.)
Duration
6 hours
Example schedule:
10:00am – 4:00pm
Includes breaks.
Class Size
Small intimate class:
Maximum 4 students
For personalised guidance and a premium learning experience.
What you'll get
  • A finished handmade garment they can proudly wear home
  • A personalised fashion design experience with an industry fashion designer
  • Step-by-step guidance to design, cut, and sew their own clothing
  • Professional sewing and garment construction techniques
  • Confidence using a sewing machine and understanding fabrics
  • A unique creative experience in a boutique fashion studio
  • New skills and inspiration to continue their sewing journey
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly, no previous sewing experience required.
What to bring
  • 2 metres of fabric suitable for their chosen garment project (a medium-weight woven fabric with no stretch and not see-through is recommended)
  • A notebook or phone to take notes and capture photos during the experience
  • Their creativity and ideas for their own unique design (please have a clear idea of what you would like to make before class so it won't take up your class time)
Optional:
Bring inspiration images of garments, styles, or designs you love
Location

East Ryde, NSW

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

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About Our Classes
Our Creative Studio is a space where ancient traditions meet contemporary design. We offer a diverse range of classes in fashion design, sewing, creative art, objects and accessories, and heritage crafts, giving you the chance to explore techniques rarely taught in modern studios.
From marbling on paper and fabric, to traditional pearl enamel crafts, weaving, embroidery, screen printing and natural dyeing, each class is a journey into cultural history and hands on creativity. You’ll also find workshops in painting, drawing, and modern object making like clay sculpture and wearable art.
Led by Vivian Tung, a Master of Design graduate with 15 years of experience working with leading international design houses, our classes combine professional expertise with the joy of making. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced maker, you’ll leave with new skills, unique creations, and a deeper connection to craft and design.
Preserving tradition. Inspiring creation.

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