Learn Alteration Skills That Make Your Clothes Work for You
BUILD CONFIDENCE WITH REAL GARMENTS, REAL FABRICS, AND REAL-LIFE ALTERATION SCENARIOUS AT OUR BASIC ALTERATION COURSE
ALTERATION COURSE TAUGHT STEP-BY-STEP, WITH PLENTY OF HANDS-ON PRACTICE. ALL MATERIALS AND REAL GARMENTS PROVIDED FOR PRACTICE.
LEARN THE SKILLS THAT MAKE YOUR CLOTHES WORK FOR YOU!
If you’ve completed Level 1 at Studio Thimbles and you’re ready to take your sewing skills into the real world, this course is your next step.
Our 5-week Basic Alterations Course is designed for confident beginners who want to stop outsourcing simple fixes and start altering their own clothes with confidence. From hemming and tapering to working with stretch fabrics and waist adjustments, you’ll learn practical, repeatable techniques you can use again and again.
This is not custom tailoring — it’s about mastering the most common, most useful clothing alterations in a supportive, small-group studio environment.
WHO THIS ALTERATION COURSE IS FOR
This course is perfect for you if:
✅ You’re a Studio Thimbles Level 1 graduate
✅ You can confidently use a sewing machine
✅ You always need pants hemmed or taken in
✅ Alterations feel intimidating, but you want to try
✅ You want to stop paying for simple fixes
✅ You want your clothes to sit better and feel more wearable
🚫 This alteration course is not suitable for complete beginners.
If you’re brand new to sewing, we recommend starting with Level 1 Course For Beginners.
Basic Alteration Course
BASIC ALTERATION COURSE – BOOK YOUR SPOT HERE
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what will you learn?
Over five weeks, you’ll build confidence with real garments, real fabrics, and real-life alteration scenarios.
You’ll learn how to:
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Hem garments neatly and professionally
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Taper and reshape pant legs for a better silhouette
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Work confidently with stretch fabrics like T-shirts
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Take in waists on woven garments without disrupting fit
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Troubleshoot common issues like wavy hems and skipped stitches
All techniques are taught step-by-step, with plenty of hands-on practice.
Week-by-Week Overview
✂️ Week 1: Hemming Foundations
- Learn how to measure, mark, cut, and hem garments accurately. You’ll practise multiple hemming techniques on different fabric types, building confidence before working on real garments.
✂️ Week 2: Tapering & Shaping Pants
- Learn how to taper pant legs properly while maintaining balance and structure. You’ll practise on real pants and complete a hem as part of the process.
✂️ Week 3: Hemming Stretch Garments
- An introduction to working with knit fabrics. Learn the right needles, stitches, and techniques to avoid wavy hems and popped stitches when shortening T-shirts and stretch garments.
✂️ Week 4: Taking In at the Waist
- Understand waistband construction and learn how to take in pants or skirts while preserving fit through the hips.
✂️ Week 5: Guided Practice
- Bring your own garment to apply what you’ve learned, or continue practising on studio-provided garments. This session reinforces skills — not custom tailoring.
Course Duration and Schedule
This alteration course runs over 5 weeks with classes held once a week, each session lasting of avearge 2.5 hours. Our small class sizes ensure that each student receives individual attention and support.
What Makes Studio Thimbles Stand Out?
- All Materials Provided: We supply everything you need, including sewing machines, materials, and real garments to practice, so you don’t need to invest in expensive equipment upfront.
- Personalized Attention: With a maximum of 5 students per class, receive individualized guidance tailored to your learning pace.
- Expert Instructors: Our experienced instructors are passionate about teaching and are dedicated to helping you succeed.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Our step-by-step curriculum ensures you build a strong foundation in basic alteration skills.
- Supportive Environment: We foster a supportive and friendly atmosphere, encouraging students to ask questions and learn at their own pace.
- Make-Up Classes: Missed a class? We provide options to ensure you complete your course without missing a beat.
- Flexible Scheduling: Offering classes every day, including mornings and evenings, to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle.
- Ongoing Support: Join our exclusive Facebook community for graduates, where you can ask questions, share projects, and receive continuous support.
Why Learn Alterations?
Because small skills make a big difference.
Once you know how to hem, taper, and adjust fit, your wardrobe becomes more wearable, more sustainable, and more you.
when will we start?
Stay informed about our latest course start dates! We’re constantly adding new dates for you to join us. To view all currently available course start dates and ensure you don’t miss out on upcoming sessions, simply click the button below labeled ‘More Dates’. Don’t miss your chance to join us for an exciting sewing journey!
Ready to embark on your sewing journey? Click the link below to sign up for our Basic Alteartion Course.
whats the cost
Cost of the Studio Thimbles Basic Alteration Course (STBA)
The early bird price for this course is $545, and you don’t need to worry about bringing fabric or supplies — everything is provided.
This special early bird rate is available for a limited time only.
For anyone booking within 7 days of the course start date, the full course price of $645 will apply.
All practice garments, materials, tools, and sewing machines and overlockers are provided during the classes, so you don’t need to bring anything — just your desire to learn.
By the end of the course, you’ll stop feeling unsure about how to fix clothing that almost fits and start enjoying the confidence of being able to alter and improve your own wardrobe.
Book your sewing course below
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what others have to say about our sewing classes Perth
Hi, I’m Olga!
I am a Russian girl with an Aussie heart. I am so grateful to live in the most beautiful country in the world and have an opportunity to follow my sewing passion! From a young age I was mesmerised by the ability to turn fabrics into unique garments, which often drew comment from admirers for their beauty and character. Below are some hard to find pictures of me in my “me made” garments when I was still studying at school. You might find it hard to believe that I am a Process Engineer by my degree, but I am a seamstress in my heart! Sewing been my passion through all my life. I was dreaming about becoming a fashion designer.