Sewing Courses

SEWING COURSES

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

SEWING FOR BEGINNERS
Do you want to learn how to sew? Our introductory course will familiarize you with the sewing machine and what it does, taking measurements, patterns, and selecting fabric. Each student will create a simple project of their own choice. Additional supplies and requirements for the project will be discussed during the first class. Please bring a tape measure, pencil and paper to the first class. No previous sewing experience is necessary.

SEWING – INTERMEDIATE
Have fun and learn intermediate techniques by making a shirt. Techniques learned are assembling a collar, cuffs, sleeves, placket, buttonholes, button attachment, hemming using pressing equipment, fitting and alterations. A pattern and a bobbin are included in the course fee. Additional supplies will be discussed in the first class. To register for this class, students must have completed the course Sewing for Beginners or have equivalent basic sewing skills.

SEWING WITH A SERGER
This course is an introduction to the serger, a machine that is used in addition to a traditional sewing machine. The first class will discuss the basics of the serger, threading, tensions, and operation of the machine. In the remaining classes, each student will make a simple t-shirt. Students must bring their own serger in good working order to each class; this class is open to all makes and models of sergers. Don’t forget to bring the power cord and the manual and all accessories that came with the serger. Bring 4 different colours of cone thread for sergers. No previous sewing experience is necessary.

SEWING WORKSHOP
This workshop course offers an opportunity to work on a project of your choice, or to finish a project with guidance from the instructor. Please bring your pattern, fabric (pre-washed) or project and all necessary sewing notions to the first class. Please ensure the class is confirmed before purchasing materials. To register for this class, students must have completed the course Sewing for Beginners or have equivalent basic sewing skills.

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Registration by phone or in person

All office locations are closed on statutory holidays. Burnaby South Secondary & is also closed during Spring break, July, August and during the holiday break in December.

Register by phone
604-296-6901

Regular office hours:
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Burnaby CCE Office
751 Hammarskjold Drive
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Regular office hours:
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Burnaby South Secondary
5455 Rumble Street
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Regular office hours:
Tue   | Wed | Thu
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Refund policy

Fee payments originally made by credit card are credited back to the same card; for expired or invalid credit cards, refunds are made by cheque. Fee payments originally made by cash or cheque are made by cheque. Please allow 3 weeks for processing.

Cancelled courses
When a course is cancelled by Burnaby CCE, a full refund will be issued.

Full time certificate / diploma programs
Requests for refunds received in writing (email) at least 1 week prior to classes starting will have $100 deducted from the course fee. Requests received less than a week prior to classes starting will have $200 deducted from the course fee. There will be no refunds once classes begin.

Part time certificate / diploma programs
Requests for refunds received in writing (email) at least 1 week prior to classes starting will have $25 deducted from the course fee. Refunds received less than a week prior to classes starring will have $50 deducted from the course fee. There will be no refunds once classes begin.

Career & Business Training/General Interest Courses
Requests for refunds received in writing (email) at least 2 days prior to the course starting will be refunded the course fee minus $20. Requests for refunds received less than 2 days prior to the course starting will be refunded the course fee minus $30. There will be no refunds once a course starts.