Beginner to Intermediate

Christmas Kids dress

A handmade Christmas dress is one of those things that gets remembered. Photographed. Kept.

5.5 hours

Max 6 students

Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Christmas Kids dress

Beginner to Intermediate

A handmade Christmas dress is one of those things that gets remembered. Photographed. Kept.

In this festive six-hour workshop, Caz guides you through making the Tea Party Dress by Tahdah Patterns — a beautiful gathered dress perfect for the holiday season. You'll work through every step from cutting to hemming, picking up essential dressmaking skills along the way that you'll use long after Christmas is over.

Sizes 0 (6–12 months) to size 8 — make it for the little one in your life and watch them wear it with pride.

We'll aim to finish in class, but if you need a little extra time at home, you'll have everything you need to get it done.

SKILL LEVEL --> ADVANCED BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE

Have completed a beginner sewing course Have sewn a garment or two Ready to tackle buttonholes and lining

Why you'll love this course

Make something truly special for a child you love

Learn essential dressmaking skills you'll use again and again

Small group, maximum 6 students — plenty of personal attention

A festive, fun atmosphere with Kelda

Pattern and instructions included to take home

What you will learn

Cutting pattern pieces and fabric accurately

Gathering fabric for a beautiful skirt

Sewing buttonholes with confidence

Adding a lining for a neat, professional finish

Hemming techniques

Class format

1 x 6-hour workshop

Maximum 6 students

Step-by-step guided instruction with Caz

Relaxed, supportive and festive

What's included

Printed Tea Party Dress pattern and instructions to take home

Use of our Bernina 335 and Brother A80 machines

Expert tuition

Tea and coffee throughout

What to bring

1.5m lightweight cotton, linen, voile or tana lawn — pre-washed and dried (avoid stripes or obvious patterns that require matching)

Matching Gutermann or Rasant thread

4 x 15mm buttons

Your own machine if you prefer to use it

Fabric scissors and sewing kit

Lunch and snacks

Your teacher

Caz Adams

Sewing is my jam — I started at 9 and never stopped. Usefulbox began helping people use their “in the box” machines. I love seeing students feel proud. Sewing is my creative outlet, and I believe it supports mental health — it’s helped me through life’s highs and lows.

$185per person

Choose a date

Sat, 14 November

9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

with Caz Adams

6 spots available

$185

Can't make these dates?

Tell us you're keen and we'll email you as soon as a new date goes up.

Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Access via stairs only