Frequently Asked Questions

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We accept all the usual payment methods, such as EFT, Debit & Credit cards, as well as a number of in-house split payment options & longer term payments via mobicred.co.za . 

We also accept  a host of different store cards via our e-shoppe at check out. Simply select the kind of method. You can also combine different payment methods. Simply get in touch with your proposed methods and we will try our best to accommodate you. 

No, you do not need a machine to start. We provide everything you need during your classes. It is however advisable to purchase a machine somewhere  along your journey so that you can practice what you learned during your course , at home. Alternatively, you can join the Sew Much Fun Club, and have access to our equipment and space. Send us a WhatsApp to learn more. 

Yes, absolutely. We actually encourage people with machines to bring their machines to their 1st few lessons so that we can show them how their machines work and see if it needs any tweaking or changes in settings to operate  optimally. 

Yes we do. Please email or WhatsApp us to chat about your sewing needs & budget. 

No you don't. We provide everything required during classes, from machines, to pins, scissors & notions + sample fabrics.  We also have a haberdashery at the studio & we sell awesome kits containing all the gear you could ever need to sew. 

We are currently based in Gardens Shopping Center, Mill Street, Gardens, Cape town.  Find the classroom on the mezzanine floor , office no 4. The sewing lab + shop can also be found in the center. 

The center has ample safe and secure parking spaces on 3 different levels. There are 3 main entrances.  The rates are very affordable  and for up to 4 hours it will only cost you R10.  If you need to just pop in to buy some habby, park on the roof as the roof parking is free for 45 minutes! Yay!

Yes we do. Please check out the e-shoppe section for e-learning & digital products HERE.

No you don't. We specialise in teaching absolute beginners. You will see our other courses , such as Intermediate & Advanced, Overlockers etc, found in the Post Beginners section on the shoppe, have requirements, When you start with us however, you can be assured that once you have done Absolute Beginners or Intensive Turbo, you will automatically be able to join the next level of courses. Learn more about the different courses HERE. 

We do not issue certificates as we are not a tertiary education facility. We are a Needle Arts Club. As our name denotes, we emphasize having FUN over getting a qualification from our courses. As such our courses are not on the NQF. As per South African law, we cannot issue certificates as we are not on the NQF. 

If you want to get a qualification that is rated and found on the NQF, kindly get in touch with the Dept of Education to find a list of registered institutions that provide such qualifications. 

We are however affiliated with German Fashion Magazine & publisher BURDA & course conveners are either certified by BURDA or hold diplomas or degrees in their respective fields.