Intermediate to Advanced

Intermediate & Advanced BYO Class

4 Hour & 6.5 Hour Guided Studio Sessions

Available in 6.5 hr or 4 hr sessions

Max 5 students

Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Intermediate & Advanced BYO Class

Intermediate to Advanced

4 Hour & 6.5 Hour Guided Studio Sessions

Guided by industry professionals Megan McKee-Griffith and Sheena Lee, both with extensive garment construction and expert pattern-making experience.

This focused, high-level sewing session is designed to elevate your skills, refine your technique, and give you professional insight into your project — all within the warm, supportive Usefulbox studio community.

Perfect for intermediate to advanced sewists who want expert fitting guidance, pattern support, or help tackling a complex garment — while sewing alongside like-minded makers.

SKILL LEVELS

INTERMEDIATE -Confident threading and operating your sewing machine -Comfortable sewing with seam allowances -Experience constructing garments -Ready to refine fit and elevate technique

ADVANCED -Strong understanding of garment construction -Confident working independently -Looking to master advanced techniques and professional finishes

Why you'll love this course

Small, premium intensive (4–5 students only)

Extended studio time for real, measurable progress

Advanced fitting and construction guidance

Pattern instructions broken down clearly and logically

Industry-level insight into garment construction

Calm, focused, encouraging sewing environment

You’ll sew with others who love making just as much as you do — sharing ideas, learning together, and celebrating progress.

What you will learn

Professional pattern interpretation

Fit assessment and adjustment techniques

Garment construction refinement

Advanced sewing techniques explained clearly

How to approach complex instructions with confidence

Independent problem-solving skills

You’ll leave not just with progress on your garment — but with stronger technical understanding and greater confidence in your own ability.

Class format

4 hour or 6.5 hour intensive sessions

4–5 students per class

High cutting tables for tracing, measuring and cutting

Personalised technical and fitting support

A warm, collaborative studio atmosphere

This is focused sewing time — but never intimidating. You’re supported by experts and surrounded by a community that genuinely wants you to succeed.

What's included

Use of studio machines - Bernina 335 or Brother A80

4 or 6.5 hours of expert tuition

Individualised technical guidance

Professional fitting insight

Use of studio cutting tables and workspace

What to bring

Your chosen pattern and fabric

our fabric scissors and sewing kit

OPTIONAL: Bring your own sewing machine (including power cords and foot pedal).

Studio machines are available — students may use the Brother A80 or Bernina 335.

Your teachers

Megan McKee-Griffith

Megan McKee-Griffith is our much-loved Intermediate to Advanced teacher, known for her warmth, clarity and depth of knowledge. With 30+ years as a pattern maker and training at East Sydney TAFE, she helps students refine fit and create beautifully finished garments.

Sheena Lee

Sheena has 40+ years in the fashion industry, from design to bridal and patternmaking. She studied at RMIT University and has taught at TAFE. She loves helping students create beautifully fitted, timeless garments with confidence.

From $130per person

Choose a date

Thu, 25 June

3:00 AM – 7:00 AM

with Megan McKee-Griffith

Full

$130