About CraftChic
CraftChic was founded in 2014 and is not just aimed to teach new skills and techniques, but also to be creative, have fun and develop a love for handcrafts. Adults and Kids from 8 years and older welcome. One of the best feelings in life is the accomplishment of wearing and gifting something that you made yourself.
Make clothes that fit perfectly.
Master handcrafts your grandmother used to do.
Learn while having fun with friends.
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Sewing Courses
Suitable for kids from 8 years and older
Basic Sewing Courses
Getting Started
If you don’t know anything about sewing or have done a little bit, but aren’t comfortable enough to carry on, on your own, this course will be excellent for you. Some of the projects we’ll be making include: A Tote Bag, Envelope Pillow Case, Apron and a Pencil Bag with a Zipper.
Barbie Doll Clothes
This is a hand sewing course and is perfect for kids to get comfortable with sewing basics. We teach 6 basic hand stitches and establish a basic understanding of a clothing pattern by making 5 doll outfits by hand.
Beginner Sewing Courses
Fashion
If you’ve always wanted to make clothes for yourself or others, but don’t know how to get started, this course will be excellent for you. We establish a basic understanding of a clothing pattern by making 4 basic items: a top, a dress, a skirt and pants.
Easy Projects
This course is perfect to help you get more comfortable with a sewing machine. You will be making easy projects to help you practice your stitching, like a kimono, a swimsuit coverup and a wrap skirt.
Home
This course is perfect to help you get more comfortable with a sewing machine and to practice your stitching. These items make perfect gifts. Some of the projects include a grocery bag holder, coasters with a heart-shaped inlay and a placemat with binding, practicing mitered corners.
On-The-Go
This course is perfect to help you get more comfortable with a sewing machine and to practice your stitching. These items are perfect for those grab-and-go moments. Some of the projects include a sunglass case, headphones key-ring pouch and a backpack.
Intermediate Level I Sewing Courses
Knit Fabrics I: Separates
This course focuses on getting you comfortable working with knit/stretch fabrics. We focus on 4 separate items so projects are easy to complete, some of which include: leggings and a raglan-sleeve top.
Knit Fabrics II: Dresses
This course focuses on different dress styles that can be made using knit/stretch fabrics. It also includes learning to do a set-in-sleeve. Some of the projects include: a maxi dress and a wrap dress.
Dresses & Style Lines
This course focuses on 4 different dress style lines made with non-stretch fabrics. We look at a shift style, an empire style and two princess styles.
Intermediate Level II Sewing Courses
Pants & Pockets
This course focuses on 4 different pants, where each project gets a little bit more challenging as we add different elements, like different waistband options, false pockets, side pockets and cuffs.
Tops, Necklines & Sleeves
This course focuses on 4 different necklines and sleeves, where each project gets a little bit more challenging as we add different elements – like different cuff options and neckline finishes with ribbing and binding.
Skirts & Pleats
This course focuses on 4 different skirts, where each project gets a little bit more challenging as we add different elements, like adding fullness with pleats and different circle skirt options.
Advanced Sewing Courses
Shirts & Collars
This course focuses on 2 different shirts, one with simple buttons in the front and the classic Peter Pan collar, and the second shirt features the popular placket closure in front with a Chinese collar and button tab sleeves.
Pattern Making Workshops
Have you always wanted to make clothes that fit you perfectly? We have pattern making workshops available for drafting your own foundation patterns and more. Click here for more info.
Crochet Courses
Suitable for kids from 10 years and older
Crochet for Beginners
This course is perfect to get you started. Learn all the basic stitches and how to read patterns. We will be making a pillowcase that consists of nine different squares. The projects cover US terminology, UK terminology and diagrams. The course is structured in such a manner that the lessons build on each other and become more advanced as learner’s progress.
Flowers
Make some beautiful flowers as appliques on blankets, beanies or as a broach or use it to personalise your gift wrapping by adding it as a feature. We will be making 10 different flowers and 3 different leaves. This course consists of 13 short projects, skill level ranging from easy to advanced.
Accessories
Make all those beautiful accessories to fit with your wardrobe or these will be the perfect gift. We will be making jewelry, boot-cuffs, fingerless gloves and a beanie. This course consists of 5 projects, skill level ranging from easy to advanced.
Christmas Ornaments
Just be creative and have fun while relaxing and spending time with fellow crochet-lovers. We will be making various Christmas ornaments for decorating your Christmas tree or house. This course consists of 12 short projects, skill level ranging from easy to advanced.
Baby Clothes
Spice things up and be the modern mom, granny or aunt with a modern take on cute baby clothes. We will be making a set of modern baby booties, a long sleeve hooded boy cardigan and a cute sleeveless girl cardigan. This course consists of 3 projects, skill level ranging from easy to advanced.
General Information
CLASSES
Classes are once a week and 2 hours long. All of our courses are designed in such a manner that the projects build on each other, where you learn a new skill with each project. Most of the courses take approximately 2-3 months to complete, but each student work at their own pace, so it all depends on how fast you progress. Morning, afternoon and evening classes are available (open time slots are indicated on the enrolment form).
Classes run from 20 Jan 2025 – 28 Nov 2025. No classes on public holidays. If you’ve missed a class, it is your responsibility to arrange with the facilitator to attend any of the other available classes. If the facilitator is for any reason unable to attend the class, or if the class falls on a public holiday, arrangements will be made to re-schedule a catch-up class.
MATERIALS
Each learner is responsible for their own materials. Materials will vary for each project in the course, but a full list will be given before the course starts once the proof of payment for the registration fee is received. All patterns used in the projects will be provided during class. Sewing patterns are available for purchase on order.
Your own sewing machine is preferable so that students can learn to work how their own sewing machine works, but students can use the sewing machines in class at an additional R150 p/m.
FEES
A registration fee is payable with enrolment of every course (details on the enrolment form). Tuition fees are R780 p/m. Invoices will be given by email.
All monthly fees are payable strictly in advance by the 7th of each month from January to November, or from the month that the learner begins classes until November. Forms of payments accepted: cash and electronic funds transfer (EFT). Your failure to pay on time shall be considered a cancellation of this agreement.
Contact Us
Lizelle de Carvalho | lizelle@craftchic.co.za | CraftChic is based in Wingate Park, Pretoria, Gauteng
I, Lizelle de Carvalho studied at the University of Pretoria and one of my greatest passions in life is teaching. I give classes in sewing, crochet, handcrafts, and cooking. I’m married and live in Pretoria, Gauteng. My motto in life is to at least try it, no matter how daunting, you might just be surprised…”Great things never came from comfort zones.” I love to see the excitement in my students when they grasp something for the first time and it fuels me to see how a student, young or old, master new skills. I strive to always present my classes in a fun and exciting way. I also have a successful catering business and developed my own flavoured ice tea that I sold at markets. I love designing my own sewing patterns and creating my own recipes, and I’m currently busy writing my own recipe book in my spare time.
