Swimwear Sewing Intensive | Limited Annual Class

Description

Ready to stop feeling intimidated by stretch fabrics and finally learn the techniques behind professionally finished swimwear?

Our Swimwear Sewing Intensive is a premium hands-on sewing course designed to teach you the foundations of professional swimwear construction, from understanding stretch fabrics and elastic application to customizing and sewing your own swimsuit designs with confidence.

Whether you’re preparing for Carnival, a vacation, building your sewing skills, or exploring the idea of launching your own swimwear brand, this intensive gives you the technical foundation needed to confidently work with swimwear fabrics and construction techniques.

This specialty swimwear sewing intensive program  is only offered once yearly and features small-group instruction for a more guided and supportive learning experience.

What You’ll Learn In This Swimwear Sewing Intensive Program

Throughout this 5-session swimwear sewing intensive in Trinidad & Tobago, students will learn:

• Understanding stretch fabrics, stretch percentages & negative ease
• How to confidently sew lycra/spandex fabrics
• Elastic application techniques for professional finishes
• Working with lining and proper swimwear construction methods
• Stretch sewing machine settings & stitch selection
• PDF swimwear pattern usage and assembly
• Swimwear pattern manipulation techniques
• Basic fit adjustments and customization
• Clean finishing techniques for swimwear
• Construction techniques for one-piece and bikini styles

Students will also complete guided technical practice exercises before beginning garment construction to build confidence when working with stretch fabrics.

You’ll Walk Away With

• A professionally finished swimsuit sewn by YOU
• A reusable PDF swimwear pattern
• Practical experience working with stretch fabrics
• Greater confidence sewing swimwear and stretch garments
• Foundational swimwear construction knowledge
• Skills that can support personal projects or future fashion business goals

Who This Swimwear Sewing Class Is For

This class is ideal for:

• Beginner to intermediate sewists
• Students who already have basic sewing machine knowledge
• Aspiring swimwear or resort wear designers
• Creatives interested in learning stretch fabric construction
• Anyone tired of struggling to find swimwear that fits properly
• Individuals interested in creating custom swimwear for themselves or their brand

While beginners are welcome, students are strongly encouraged to have completed a beginner sewing class or possess basic sewing machine experience before joining this intensive.

Swimwear Sewing Intensive Program Details

• 5 Sessions
• Small-group instruction
• Certificate upon completion
• Sewing machines provided for in-class use
• Additional supply list (fabric & notions) provided before class begins

Registration & Policies

To secure your spot, a non-refundable deposit is required. The deposit amount and payment structure are outlined at checkout. Your space is only confirmed once payment is received. Payment plans may be available, with the remaining balance due by the start of the first class.

TM Academy reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes with insufficient enrollment. In such cases, fees paid will be refunded or transferred to a future class date. A minimum number of students is required for classes to proceed.

Cancellations, refunds, credits, and transfers are subject to our Student Handbook policies.
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