Learn Polynesian Fashion

🌺 Polynesian Fashion Sewing Course

Here is a well structured 10-Week Polynesian Fashion Sewing Course designed for absolute beginners progressing to confident garment makers.

It covers both ladies and gents traditional wear including Ie Faitaga, Lavalava, Muumuu, Puletaha / Puletasi, Tupenu and Puan.

Completing all 10 weeks and your given projects in this course will earn you one free module on week 11 sewing Polynesian children clothes. This will be a theoretical class with load teaching, tips and tricks.

 

Duration: 10 Weeks

Frequency: 1 Day per Week

Class Time: 2 Hours per Session

Level: Beginner → Intermediate 

Days: Wednesdays

Time: 6pm to 8pm 

Fees : $100 per week 

 

🎯 Course Objectives

 

By the end of this course students will.....

★ Understand sewing machine operation & garment construction basics

★ Learn Samoan garment terminology and cultural styling

★ Draft simple patterns and adapt commercial patterns

★ Construct traditional Samoan garments for men & women

★ Finish garments neatly and confidently

★ Gain confidence to sew independently or start small sewing services

 

📅 WEEKLY COURSE PLAN

 

✅ Week 1 — Sewing Foundations & Cultural Garment Overview

 

Focus: Skills + Introduction

Topics Covered.......

Parts of sewing machine & safe operation

Threading, bobbin winding & stitch practice

Measuring body correctly

 

Introduction to Samoan garments:

Ie Faitaga

Lavalava

Tupenu

Muumuu

Puletaha / Puletasi

Puan

Practical......

Stitch sampler on scrap fabric

Straight seams, curves & hemming practice

 

 

✅ Week 2 — Lavalava Construction

 

Focus: First wearable garment

Topics Covered.......

Fabric grain understanding

Cutting rectangle garments correctly

Simple waistband & finishing

Practical Project......

✔ Sew a Lavalava

Skills learned.......

Measuring length & width

Edge finishing

Folded waistband / tie finish

 

✅ Week 3 — Tupenu (Ladies & Gents)

 

Focus: Structured wrap skirt

Topics Covered.......

Pattern drafting basics

Waist shaping

Side seams & hem finishing

Practical Project......

✔ Sew a Tupenu

Skills learned.......

Accurate seam allowance

Waistband attachment

Neat hemming

 

✅ Week 4 — Ie Faitaga (Men’s Formal Wear)

 

Focus: Traditional men’s garment

Topics Covered......

Formal garment proportions

Pleat placement

Reinforced waistband

Practical Project......

✔ Sew Ie Faitaga

Skills learned.......

Pleating technique

Strong seams for durability

Cultural styling notes

 

✅ Week 5 — Muumuu (Loose Dress)

 

Focus: Beginner dress making

 

Topics Covered........

Simple bodice shaping

Sleeve attachment

Gathering techniques

Practical Project.....

✔ Sew Basic Muumuu

Skills learned........

Neckline finishing

Sleeve hemming

Volume control

 

 

✅ Week 6 — Puletaha / Puletasi (2-Piece Outfit)

 

Focus: Matching garments

 

Topics Covered......

Top drafting

Matching skirt proportions

Design coordination

Practical Project......

✔ Sew Puletaha or Puletasi Set

Skills learned......

Bust shaping basics

Skirt construction

Matching prints

 

 

✅ Week 7 — Puan (Blouse / Dress Styling)

 

Focus: Style enhancement

 

Topics Covered......

Decorative seams

Neckline variations

Simple darts

Practical Project.....

✔ Sew Puan Top or Dress

Skills learned.....

Dart stitching

Bias finishing

Style adaptation

 

✅ Week 8 — Finishing, Confidence & Mini Fashion Showcase

 

Focus: Professional results

 

Topics Covered.....

Pressing & garment presentation

Minor alterations

Pricing garments (for business mindset)

Confidence sewing tips

Practical.... 

✔ Complete unfinished garments

✔ Mini class fashion showcase

 

 

🧵 Required Supply List (Students Must Bring)

 

✂️ Sewing Tools

Fabric scissors

Thread snips

Measuring tape

Pins & pincushion

Hand sewing needles

Tailor’s chalk / fabric marker

Seam ripper

 

🧵 Machine & Notions

Sewing machine (if required by centre)

Universal machine needles

Matching sewing threads

Elastic (for waistbands)

Interfacing

 

🧶 Fabric Requirements (Per Garment Approx.)

Lavalava – 2 to 2.5 metres

Tupenu – 2.5 metres

Ie Faitaga – 3 metres

Muumuu – 3 to 4 metres

Puletasi Set – 4 metres

Puan – 2.5 to 3 metres

 

📒 Learning Materials

Notebook

Pen

Folder for patterns

 

Weeks 9 & 10 will be used to catch up on completing all the projects.

 

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