Sew & Grow Sewing School

Get vetted. Stand out from the crowd.

A one-day, in-person evaluation that puts your skills in front of the people hiring. Spend a Monday with our team — and let your work speak for itself.

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R800 vetting fee4 Mondays in JuneMelville, Joburg
R800 vetting fee4 Mondays in June · Melville, Joburg
How it works

Four steps. About 15 minutes to apply.Four steps. 15 minutes to apply.

1Apply online

Complete this short form below.

2Pay R800

Secure your date.

3Attend in person

Spend a Monday with us.

4Get on our roster

Join the vetted network.

The Day

Vetting Day Details

Location

Sew & Grow Sewing School
11 Main Road, Corner 4th Avenue
Melville, Johannesburg

Dates available (June 2026)

Mon 8 · Mon 15 · Mon 22 · Mon 29Mon 8 · 15 · 22 · 29

Time

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Booking is available after payment. You’ll choose your preferred Monday at checkout.
What to expect

Tailored to your specialty

Our team has specialised assessments for tailors, fashion designers, embroidery specialists, pattern makers and other sewing professionals. You’ll be tested on the relevant skills for your specialty.

Nothing required — all equipment is provided.
Bring your own lunch (we don’t provide food). Coffee is available to buy from the classroom.
Why get vetted

Vetted profiles attract serious clients.

Trusted by clients

Your work has been seen and verified by professionals.

Prioritised in searches

Vetted applicants surface first when clients look for talent.

Stand behind your skill

A badge that says: this person has been seen, in person.

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Tell us about you.

About 15 minutes. You can save and return anytime.

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Personal Details

Include country code, e.g. +27 82 123 4567

Professional Bio

This may be one of the first things prospective clients/employers see on your profile, so try to represent yourself professionally and clearly. Do not include full names or any contact info.

Sewing Experience & Professional Background

How long sewing or working in fashion? Where you learned (self-taught or formally trained). Previous environments, clients, brands, companies. Kinds of projects/work completed.

Add each qualification: type (Diploma/Degree/Certification/Other), what it was for, and the year.

Select all that apply. You can also type and add your own.

Select all that apply. You can also type and add your own.

Type each area then hit Enter to add it as a tag.

How physically demanding are you comfortable with your work being, and how active are you generally able to be in a work environment?

(a) Types: Sewing Machines, Overlockers, Embroidery Machines, Industrial Machines, Other Specialised Machines. (b) Brands/models you're familiar with. (c) Your experience level with each.

Training & Teaching Ability

If yes or maybe, please briefly elaborate below.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Select all that apply. You can also type and add your own.

References & Testimonials

References from personal clients are acceptable. Professional / company references may strengthen the application further.

Document Uploads

PDF, Word, or similar document. Max 10MB. Not shown to clients, kept on the database.

PDF · DOC · DOCX · ODT · RTF · PAGES · max 10MB

    Garments made, sewing work, products sold, fashion / design projects. Up to 5 files. PDF, JPG, PNG, HEIC, GIF, WEBP, or ZIP — max 25MB per file.

    PDF · JPG · PNG · HEIC · HEIF · WEBP · GIF · ZIP · JPEG · max 25MB · up to 5 files

      A clear, professional photo of yourself. JPG, PNG, HEIC, or WEBP — max 5MB.

      JPG · PNG · HEIC · HEIF · WEBP · JPEG · max 5MB

        Compulsory. Up to 2 files (front + back if applicable). PDF, JPG, PNG, HEIC, or WEBP — max 5MB per file.

        PDF · JPG · PNG · HEIC · HEIF · WEBP · JPEG · max 5MB · up to 2 files

          PDF, JPG, PNG, HEIC, or WEBP — max 5MB. Applicants with police clearance may have stronger chance of selection.

          PDF · JPG · PNG · HEIC · HEIF · WEBP · JPEG · max 5MB

            Additional Profile Questions

            A separate, more detailed questionnaire will be sent to applicants via email after this stage in order to complete their professional recruitment profile. Applicants should complete and return this questionnaire at their earliest convenience so that their profile can be activated and introduced to prospective clients and employers.

            Post-Vetting Information

            After the vetting process is completed, applicants will be evaluated internally. Evaluation results may be included on a professional profile created for client viewing. The processed profile may also be shared with the applicant once completed. You will be notified through email once your profile has been processed and reviewed.

            All required fields must be completed first. After saving, you'll pick your vetting date and pay the R800 fee.