Dressmaking Classes

DRESSMAKING BEGINNERS 1 (Learn the Basics) 

Starting from scratch, learn all the commonly used seams, hems and finishes, understand how to read patterns.  This course is for complete beginners and those wishing to return to sewing. Knowing the basics, having a range of techniques at your finger tips will give you the confidence to start the first of your many sewing projects. Reignite your passions for sewing. 

DRESSMAKING BEGINNERS 2 Making the most of your patterns

Following on from the basic beginners course, now is the time to put all that knowledge into practice. Bring your fabric, make a simple garment of your choice.  Get all the help you need to make something you will be proud to wear. 

 

Jeans Day (Make your Own)   

Jeans come in all fabrics, shapes and sizes.  Denim, suede look, corduroy, chino cotton whichever fabric you choose create the perfect jeans for you. Bring your pattern and fabric leave with a pair of unique jeans.  Requirements: pattern, fabric, zip, studs. Calico toile needs to be prepared in advance, take waist and hip measurements, make to the nearest size. Alterations will be done in class

 

 

 Children’s Clothes Love the pretty dresses you see in the shops but want something unique. Can’t find clothes for boys? Want to make something as a present for the little darlings. Then this is the course for you. I’ll show you pintucking, smocking, appliqué and easy ways with yokes.

PATTERN ADAPTION Want to make that outfit you saw on the catwalk? Can’t find a pattern? Learn how to turn your existing patterns into the latest fashions. We will cover dart manipulation, redrawing seams, lengthening and shortening, completely changing the shape of the garment, to update your look.  Drafting a pattern from an existing garment.

BONED BODICE DAY Make the perfect fitting bodice. Learn boning, canvas work, zip placement, rouleux and piping. Lots of tips and techniques for embellishing your finished bodice. Bring a pattern and fabric of your choice. (£5 kit containing boning, canvas, casing).

Plus many more including Professional Sewing Guide Day and Skirts Samples Day.