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Is your wardrobe feeling a little uninspired? Ready to breathe new life into your clothes? Our Basic Alteration Workshop is the perfect way to transform your casual garments into perfectly fitted, flattering pieces you’ll love to wear! From your favorite top to those jeans that need a little tweak, we’ll teach you all the essential alteration techniques to make your wardrobe feel brand new.
This workshop is designed for anyone who wants to learn the art of garment alteration! No experience required—just bring your clothes, and we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Course Objectives
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Understand the Basics of Garment Alteration (No Zipper Closures):
Learn how to work with woven and knitted fabrics to improve the fit and comfort of your garments. -
Assess and Modify Fit:
Discover how to evaluate your clothes and make adjustments that enhance your silhouette and overall comfort. -
Master Key Alteration Techniques:
Learn practical alteration skills like shortening hems, taking in sides, adjusting sleeve lengths, and more—specifically for woven fabrics. -
Work on Your Own Garments:
Bring up to 2 of your own garments to the workshop and apply your new skills with expert guidance. You’ll walk out with perfectly fitted clothes! -
Solve Fit Challenges Like a Pro:
Learn how to tackle common garment fitting issues and make practical alterations that help you achieve a custom fit.
What You Will Learn
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Master the Basics:
Get comfortable with the terminology, tools, and techniques used in garment alterations. You’ll be an expert in no time! -
Perfect Your Fit:
Learn how to assess the fit of your clothes and modify tops, bottoms, and dresses for a more flattering, comfortable look. -
Hands-On Alteration Skills:
Gain real experience altering woven and knitted garments, without dealing with complicated zippers. -
Work on Your Own Pieces:
Bring up to 2 pieces of your own wardrobe to work on, with personalized guidance from our expert instructor. You’ll leave with clothes that fit like they were made just for you!
Trainer Profile
Mr Wang is an expert dressmaker with a wealth of experience in both creating bespoke garments and teaching the art of dressmaking. Trained at prestigious fashion institutions both locally and internationally, his skill set spans a variety of styles, and his talent has been recognized with numerous accolades. With his guidance, you’ll master the techniques to craft beautiful, professional garments and gain the skills to make your fashion dreams a reality.
Learning Outcome
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have the confidence and hands-on experience to transform your wardrobe! You’ll be able to tweak and adjust garments to fit you perfectly, creating pieces that feel like they were tailor-made just for you.
Note:
We will focus on beginner-friendly alterations, so zipper-based fixes (like concealed zippers on skirts/dresses or fly zippers on jeans) are not covered in this workshop.
| Course Duration | |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 24 hours (3 sessions)
8 hours per session |
| Course Dates | Thursday, Monday & Tuesday 19, 23 & 24 June 2025 |
| Time | 10am to 6pm |
| Venue | NUSS Mandalay Guild House 2 Mandalay Rd Singapore 308206 |
| Registration Closing Date | 1 June 2025 |
| Course Fees per pax (Including GST) | NUSS Member: $523.20
Public: $575.52 |
| Fees payable by Singaporean and PR aged 50 and above (Including GST) | NUSS Member: $139.20
Public: $153.12 |
| Lunch | Lunch is chargeable for all three sessions.
NUSS Member: $49.05 Public: $58.86 Lunch, light tea snacks, and unlimited coffee and tea are available. Prices stated are inclusive of prevailing GST. |
| Remarks | *Course dates are subject to change
*A minimum of 10 participants is required for the workshop to commence *This course is eligible for SkillsFuture credits claim (for course fees only) *Please note that there is no refund and no replacement for lesson(s) missed |
