Teaching SEWING & PATTERN MAKING, With Dedication and Passion

The Cutter

Sheryl has over 30 years experience as a freelance costume pattern

cutter in the film and theatre industries, working in Sydney, nationally

and internationally. She also taught Period Costume Pattern

Making at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) for many

years. Sheryl's long list of film work includes, The Great Gatsby,

Australia, Star Wars - Attack of the Clones, Moulin Rouge and

Mission Impossible II. Having worked full time in theatre at the

beginning of her career, Sheryl's latest work was Opera Australia's

The Marriage of Figaro and Sydney Dance Company's, 2 One

Another and ab (intra). It is the love of passing on her

skills and experience from her varied working life, that inspires

Sheryl to teach. She believes that all you need is a desire to learn,

whether you have never sewn or made a pattern or have loads of

experience in the profession. Sheryl looks forward to welcoming

you At The Cutting Table in her delightful and spacious studio in

Birchgrove, Sydney.

The Birchgrove studio contains a wonderful collection of original

period garments. Coupled with an on site library containing an

extensive array of reference materials, it is the perfect way to

understand the construction and pattern shapes of clothing. The

recently renovated, light and airy space is a working studio with a

wealth of resources to benefit your lesson, including: