Dressmaking courses in Christchurch

Noriko Kikuchi of KIKUART FASHIONS provides personalized one-on-one private tuition in all aspects of ladies' Dressmaking and Tailoring .
Instruction ranges from basic sewing lessons to patternmaking and the advanced techniques of professional tailoring.
The choice is yours!

Noriko Kikuchi of KIKUART FASHIONS is a certified dressmaking instructor who teaches at every level, from novice to advance to professional.

Beginners of All Ages are Most Welcome!

Whether you are an enthusiastic beginner just wanting the basics or an aspiring professional planning a career, KIKUART FASHIONS can teach you how to become a proficient dressmaker with all the requisite skills.

Dressmaking Lessons Planned with You in Mind

Sewing lessons for our students are personally planned to suit each student's level of experience, personal interests and goals.

Subjects include :

• Design
• Measuring
• Patternmaking and Toiles (muslin patterns)
• Pattern Drafting
• Fittings and Garment Construction
• Cutting, Sewing and Making Techniques
• Finishing Procedures
• Special Projects (of the student's choice)

We provide :

• A Certified Vocational Training Instructor in Ladies' Tailoring and Dressmaking
• A Fully-Equipped Workroom
• Personalized One-on-one Tuition
• Basic to Advanced Training in both Essential and Professional Skills
• Complete Courses or Casual Lessons
• Flexible Times for Maximum Convenience

Popular interests include :

• Basic Sewing Lessons for Beginners
• Refreshing or Upskilling of Abilities
• Professional Finishing Techniques
• Adapting Patterns to Personal Requirements for DIY Home Sewing
• Special Projects (e.g., a bridal gown)
• Dressmaking as a Professional Career

An Invitation

Before prospective students commit to taking lessons, we like to invite them to make a no-obligation appointment for a short visit to discuss their interest in dressmaking.
During the visit we can answer any questions they may have and give them the opportunity to view the teaching environment of our workroom.
They can then make an informed decision about whether or not to proceed with lessons.

Attendance and Assignments

One-hour lessons are scheduled as often as required, consistent with a student's learning ability. Most students find that one or two lessons a week is ideal.
Between lessons students practise at home by applying what they have learned in class to related homework assignments.

Certification of Dressmaking

We teach at two skill levels:

• Essential Dressmaking for home sewing
• Professional Tailoring and Dressmaking for those planning a career or a business

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded in both categories upon satisfactory demonstration of ability and the meeting of technical standards.

Our standard Fee: NZ$40 per hour includes:

• Personal one-on-one instruction
• Individually planned assignments
• The use of workroom equipment (sewing machines, cottons, dressmaking tools, steam generator, etc.)
• Student records
• Technical assessment and certification

Dressmaking 10-hour Block Bookings

Fees: NZ$360

We offer a 10% discount on prepaid tuition purchased in blocks of 10 one-hour lessons. This is a $400 value for $360, a savings equivalent to one free lesson.
This type of booking is more economical than a casual arrangement and is the preferred choice of students learning long-term.

Dressmaking Easy Payment Option

Fees: NZ$390

To assist anyone for whom it may be helpful, the following Easy Payment Option is available for our 10-hour block bookings:

 * $165 deposit with the first lesson
 * $25 payment with each of the remaining nine lessons.

Casual Lessons

For experienced sewers who would welcome the opportunity for a few casual sessions to sharpen their skills or review a particular technique, our fee is $40 per hour.

Price table

Course	Term	Certificates	Fees	Notes
Dressmaking	10 hours	*	$400	$360 by discount
* Easy-Pay	A deposit $175 + $25 x 9 Lessons (incl. first lesson)		$400	Easy Payment
One-time only	1 hours	Non	$40

Terms

All fees are payable in advance of lessons by cash or cheque.
Terms and conditions apply.
Refunds Policy: If a course fails to start or is cancelled, fees will refunded in full;
If you withdraw before a course starts, a full refund of fees will be given;
If you withdraw from a course after it has started, no refund will be given;

Note: An unexpected major event beyond a student's control (such as a debilitating illness, injury, etc) will be considered on its merits. A Pro Rata refund, less an administration charge, may be approved at our discretion.

Dressmaking courses are held from Monday to Friday between 10:00am and 5:00pm.

• 10:00am to 11:00am
• 11:30am to 12:30pm
• 2:00pm to 3:00pm
• 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Our policy of flexible appointments provides for a good selection of convenient times.

* Weekend lessons can sometimes be arranged, should weekdays be unsuitable. Please enquire.

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