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09 Jan 2026

Sewing and dressmaking course with a focus on sustainability announced for Tipperary

The course is described as being suitable for beginners and for those interested in creating more sustainable fashion.

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A sewing and dressmaking course will be starting this January in Tipperary, for anyone hoping to pick a new skill this year.

The Sewing and Dressing with sustainable practices course is a QQI Level 5 and will be taught part-time, beginning this month.

Learn essential sewing and dressmaking skills while embracing sustainable fashion practices.  Students will learn essential sewing techniques alongside mindful approaches to fabric selection, garment construction, and waste reduction.

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By the end of the course, learners will be able to design and construct well-fitted garments while applying sustainable practices. This course is ideal for beginners and aspiring designers who wish to develop practical sewing skills.

The organisers have listed some more details about the course below:

  • Ideal for beginners
  • Hands-on, practical learning
  • Focus on slow fashion & sustainability

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The course will run for 16 weeks in Thurles and is a part-time course.

Those who would like to sign up to the course can register now on www.fetchcourses.ie course code: 498323

Those interested can also contact organisers at eveningtraining@tipperaryetb.ie or call 051 640742.

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