Dreams & DesignsThe Fashion Studio

* Terms & conditions apply

Terms in short

Every * on our menu and brochures points here. This is a short summary; the full wording is in our Terms and Conditions and our Refund & Cancellation Policy on the website.

Prices and GSTPrices live in our online menu or on your quote; the price on your confirmed order does not change.
  • Course fees: + GST as applicable.
  • Services and products with a price: Incl. GST. Items without a price, and every quote: + GST as applicable.
  • Extra charges – for example an express charge, special materials or complex designs – are shown on your quote or at checkout before you pay. Nothing is added afterwards without your agreement.
Bridal and wedding ordersBridal work can be cancelled until pattern making starts; the first hour of consultation is free.
  • Bridal consultation: the first hour is free. Longer sessions are charged as quoted, and we tell you before the free hour runs out.
  • Before pattern making starts: you can cancel. You get your money back in full if no consultation has been given and no materials bought for you; otherwise less the consultation fee and materials, as shown on your quote.
  • Once pattern making starts: the order can no longer be cancelled. We finish the piece and it is yours.
  • Moving your dates: free if you tell us at least 30 days before the event.
  • Rush work for an early date: the rush charge is on your quote and is not refundable once we have rearranged our work for you.
  • Advance: bespoke tailoring, embroidery and bridal orders: 50% advance when you confirm, the balance before you collect.
Fashion schoolPay to enrol, attend 80% and finish your projects to earn a certificate.
  • Enrolment: fees are paid before course material opens. Enrolment depends on seats. Student ID cards are issued on full payment.
  • Age: 10 and over. Under 18s are enrolled by a parent or guardian, who gives consent.
  • Certificates: need 80% attendance, finished projects and a passed assessment. Certificates are digital; a printed copy on request.
  • Missed classes can be made up when there is space.
  • Changes: we may change content, timings or teachers and will tell you about any big change. If we cancel a course, you get a full refund.
Course fees, refunds and transfersCancel 7 days before the batch starts for a full refund; after that, move to a later batch instead.
  • 7 or more days before the batch starts: full refund, or a free move to a later batch.
  • Less than 7 days before, or in the first week: a move to a later batch or another course of the same fee (no cash refund).
  • After the first week: no refund. You may move once to a later batch, if seats are free.
  • We cancel or change your batch: full refund with no deductions, or a move – your choice.
  • Online recorded courses: not refundable or exchangeable once bought.
Workshops and webinarsFull refund up to 48 hours before; half between 48 and 24 hours; after that, the recording instead.
Student material kitsUnopened kits come back for a refund if the course has not started; opened kits are yours.