Course Description:
Ready to take your sewing skills to the next level? This 8-week course is designed for learners who have completed a beginners’ sewing class and want to gain confidence working with commercial patterns in order to produce their own clothes. You’ll learn how to read and interpret commercial patterns and instructions, choose suitable fabrics, adjust sizing, and assemble garments step-by-step. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to make clothes that fit and flatter — and the confidence to tackle new projects independently.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Please note: Participants must bring their own sewing machine and have basic sewing experience equivalent to a 10-week beginners’ course.
Course Day & Time: Thursday evening 7.00 – 9.30
Start Date: 17/09/26
Cost: €110
Please Note: Students will be required to supply their own fabric for the items they are making (assistance will be given re the information for the type of fabric required, amount required and places to purchase)
Course Format: In class with tutor (Maximum of 10 students)
Sewing Machine: Students who register for this course need to have and bring their own sewing machines to the class each week
Duration: 8 weeks
Enrolment: Enrolment will open online on our website www.malahidecsadulted.ie on Monday the 24th of August 11am. You can enrol online then by clicking on the 'Enrol Here' button.
Tutor: Jen Dwyer - Eyre Couture
Jen Dwyer is a fashion designer and stylist. She has worked for many years between the fields of film, theatre, and live performance, as a wardrobe stylist and costume designer. In 2014 she saw the need for fully inclusive and consciously produced bridal/occasion wear, and started her own label, Eyre Couture. She is also extremely passionate about teaching and has over 10 years experience as an art teacher and a sewing tutor.
https://www.instagram.com/eyrecouture?igsh=aTExZDcxNjRlaDlp
| College | Malahide Community School Adult Education |
| Course ID | 193517 |
| Course Location | Malahide, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Co. Dublin |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Start Date | 17th September 2026 |
| Course Duration | 8 weeks |
| Course Time | Monday evening 7.00 - 9.30pm |
| Course Fee | €110 Please Note: Students will be required to supply their own fabric for the items they are making (assistance will be given re the information for the type of fabric required, amount required and places to purchase) |

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