Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Sew n Design Brisbane fashion design and manufacture ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://sewndesign.com.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://sewndesign.com.au/news/) - [Christmas & New Year Holiday Hours](https://sewndesign.com.au/general/christmas-new-year-holiday-hours/) - We are Closed from Tuesday 16th December 2025 Re-Open on Tuesday 27th January 2026 The joy of #Christmas, is spending time with those you love and cherish. So many of us will not have their loved ones around this year.Just a hug and some company may the best gift for many. Perhaps #Donate to those in - [Client Hours for Sew n Design](https://sewndesign.com.au/general/client-hours-for-sew-n-design/) - General Business Hours for Clients at Sew n Design Client HoursTuesday – 1 pm close 6 pmWednesday – 1 pm close 6 pmThursday – 1 pm close 6 pmFriday – 8 am close 12:30 pmSaturday – 9 am close 12 pmSunday and Monday Closed. All Queensland Public Holidays we are Closed APPOINTMENTS ARE NECESSARY These are - [STYLE CAD PROCESS](https://sewndesign.com.au/general/style-cad-process/) - The process for digitising, grading or printing patterns at Sew n Design - [Sewing Pattern - Re-Cycling](https://sewndesign.com.au/general/sewing-pattern-re-cycling/) - Sew n Design is recycling sewing patterns, fabrics, haberdashery and excess stock left over from production processes.* To help the environment with less waste.* Stop extra printing of paper, when that has already been done* Help some start ups with cheaper products.* Clear up some room – or de-stash excess productsSome of the patterns may - [Fashion Month in Brisbane](https://sewndesign.com.au/fashion-news/fashion-month/) - October Fashion in Brisbane The full month of October is Fashion Month in Brisbane.Enjoy the fashion shows, displays and activities that will be scheduled around the city. I may see you at one of the venues. Check out the official web site at; Click here - [Ironing vs Pressing and other Equipment to help](https://sewndesign.com.au/general/ironing-vs-pressing-and-other-equipment-to-help/) - Gwenda’s Quotes “Iron or Pressing, are your best friends as they help the sewing process and keep the seams true” Ironing or pressing is an essential part of the sewing or construction process, they help you obtain a professional finish.You should spend as much time ironing your seams as you do sewing them. Get to know your - [Gift Certificates](https://sewndesign.com.au/announcements/gift-certificates/) - What a lovely gift for a Christmas or Birthday surprise. This is a great way to keep your individual flare in fashion or maintain sustainability by putting your own touches to the clothes you wear. What you use it on, is up to you …… 1) Learn how to sew. 2) Learn how to make patterns. 3) - [Purchasing Bridal or Formal Gowns](https://sewndesign.com.au/tips/purchasing-bridal-gowns/) - A while back I received a beautiful silk wedding gown to be modified or altered to fit a Bride. It is really exciting for a bride to finally find and purchase the wedding gown of her dreams. This particular lady went all the way to Sydney to try it on and purchased it that day - [Sampling Processes](https://sewndesign.com.au/industry/sampling-processes/) - The Sampling Process. What exactly is the process to get a garment made, when you require samples to be pattern made and constructed ready for production?The first thirty minute consultation appointment at Sew n Design, is to determine the apparel you want to be constructed, if there will be any issues with it that we - [Fabric Care](https://sewndesign.com.au/tips/fabric-care/) - These care instructions are only a basic guide. Variations will apply to some fabrics, especially with all the new blends of fabrics that are now available. Please check with the shop you purchase your fabric or garment from to clarify the care instructions. Special washing instructions will apply to some fabrics such as sequined or beaded - [Couture vs Haute Couture?](https://sewndesign.com.au/general/couture-vs-haute-couture/) - Dressmaker, Couture or Haute Couture? What is the difference? - [Do you know how to make your own winter garments?](https://sewndesign.com.au/lessons/do-you-know-how-to-make-your-own-winter-garments/) - Winter is on it’s way in! New fabrics and patterns are popping up in stores as the winter months steadily approach us. Are you ready? Do you want to learn how to make yourself your very own stylish jacket or coat? Consider booking a lesson with us to learn anything from the basics to more - [Production and Sampling Apparel](https://sewndesign.com.au/industry/production-and-sampling-apparel/) - Do you know when you should be working on and finalising your samples for production? Summer production – design and sample in the winter. Winter production – design and sample in the summer. Some designs will be made as a ‘filler or exclusive range’ and sampled closer to the seasons, but generally when you are - [Planning a Range](https://sewndesign.com.au/industry/planning-a-range/) - An emerging or new designer needs time to get a range developed; you don’t need to know too much about the fashion processes, except it doesn’t happen overnight. Time to achieve this includes; the designing process, fabric and /or printing resourcing, pattern making, sampling, testing, developing technical packs, grading or getting patterns ready for production. - [Styling Tips with Measurement Images](https://sewndesign.com.au/tips/styling-tips-measurement-image/) - The images included in this post show you where and how to take your measurements on your body if you are purchasing a dress in-store or online, or buying a sewing pattern and learning to sew. You need to take the measurements in the correct place to obtain a great fit. There are other areas - [Spring is in the air](https://sewndesign.com.au/general/spring-is-in-the-air/) - Spring is in the air New fabrics and patterns are popping up in stores as the cold winter months disappear.Are you ready?Do you want to learn how to make your very own garment for summer?Consider booking a lesson with us to learn anything from the basics to more advanced construction by learning industry-standard processes, - [New Scheduling System](https://sewndesign.com.au/announcements/new-scheduling-system/) - We’ve recently updated our website with a brand new scheduling system! This system will allow you to easily pick a day with available time-slots and book yourself into an appointment slot without the need to copy dates/times into a contact form. It’s all done for you! Our tests indicate that the system is working well, - [Work Experience Students](https://sewndesign.com.au/lessons/work-experience-students/) - Four students from two different institutes have been doing work experience with me over their term break. Each learning different aspects within the fashion industry. They have been networking and collaborating well, supporting each other doing different tasks, including the use of cutting equipment. These two are digitising in some of my patterns This is - [Style CAD](https://sewndesign.com.au/announcements/style-cad/) - I have been busy digitizing all of my block and apparel patterns into Style CAD 11. (Updated version from 10.5 at the beginning of 2019) Preparation for me to design for clients using the Style CAD system. This allows patterns to be saved as a electronic copy to be sent out for production purposes if required. - [Choosing a Pattern](https://sewndesign.com.au/tips/choosing-a-pattern/) - Purchasing a Sewing Pattern to Fit Your Body You’re looking through the pattern books at a fabric shop for a dress pattern or, you’re having a look on-line at the available patterns. You want the garment to fit you well, so when it comes to purchasing a pattern you need to use the measurements on - [Sewing and Pattern Making Lessons](https://sewndesign.com.au/lessons/sewing-and-pattern-making-lessons/) - We have had quite a few extra busy weeks doing lessons with a range of diverse garments, applications and individuals. Besides the basic lessons for clients who wish to make and complete garments for themselves, we have had a few that stand out from the norm; Jonathon (Piec’s Clothing) has arrived back in Australia from - [Lessons for Sewing or Pattern Making Garments](https://sewndesign.com.au/lessons/lessons-for-spring-garments/) - Brisbane Fashion Month has now finished. I hope it inspired you to either purchase a locally made garment, or got you inspired to make your own. There are lots of beautiful fabrics and lovely blends of fabric’s in the stores now. Have a go at making your own styles, modify or alter – whatever inspires - [WOW Exhibition in New Zealand](https://sewndesign.com.au/fashion-news/wow-exhibition-in-new-zealand/) - We visited the World Of Wearable Art Exhibition in Nelson NZ this year and the designs produced for this show are amazing. Watching the show and seeing how the human body and movement brings life into these designs adds another dimension. The designers, their efforts and final designs are extraordinary, well worth the visit. Other - [The fun of fashion revolution week](https://sewndesign.com.au/fashion-news/the-fun-of-fashion-revolution-week/) - It’s fashion revolution week! From the 23rd until the 29th of April, we pay our respects to the worst accident in history for the garment manufacturing industry – The Rana Plaza collapse in Dhaka, Bangladesh which killed 1,134 people and injured more than 2,000. Investigations into this incident brought to light the working conditions that - [Qld Public Holiday Trading Hours](https://sewndesign.com.au/announcements/qld-public-holidays/) - Sew n Design is closed on all Queensland public holidays. - [Payment Information](https://sewndesign.com.au/announcements/payment-information/) - Hi all! On the administration side of things, our payment options are currently as follows: Cash or Direct Deposit. Direct deposit must be made at least 3 days prior to garment collection to ensure the payment has cleared. If we do not have confirmation of the deposit on our end, we may not be able - [Fabric or alteration preparation](https://sewndesign.com.au/tips/fabric-or-alteration-preparation/) - When you purchase new fabrics to have a garment made, please make sure you obtain the care instruction for that fabric. Wash the fabric and linings and press them, BEFORE you have your garment made so that if there is any shrinkage, it happens before construction. I always suggest you wash and iron the fabric - [Fabric Sales](https://sewndesign.com.au/general/fabric-sales-over-christmas/) - The New Year usually has quite a few shop sales, and this includes Fabric shops as well. Check out the patterns, pick up a bargain and be prepared for summer and winter of 2019. Lessons will help you with personal fittings, freshen up your sewing skills and maybe teach you a few little tricks to - [Start a Family Tradition](https://sewndesign.com.au/general/start-a-family-tradition/) - This week I have had the pleasure of deconstructing a wedding dress and making it into a 18mth old christening or baptism gown. What a beautiful thing to do for your daughter. Maybe in the future she will also have her daughter christened in it as well. A lovely way to start a family tradition - [Welcome to the new site!](https://sewndesign.com.au/announcements/welcome-to-the-new-site/) - Hi all! Welcome to the new-look Sew n Design website! We have attempted to make this site look cleaner, work faster, and be more user-friendly. We are also running a newer version of the backend system, so please bear with any issues you may come across. We will get them fixed ASAP! 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