6 Week Dressmaking Workshop
** Please carefully read the workshops bookings Terms & Conditions before you book your place(s)**
Time & Dates: 6-8pm Thursdays 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th January and 6th & 13th February
Includes all materials & equipment Plus 12 hours tuition;
- Nell pattern (RRP £18.50)
- up to 2.5 metres Fabric (more may be required for larger sizes or midi dress version)
- matching thread
- interfacing
This course is specifically designed to take your dressmaking/sewing skills to a more confident & professional level- if you have done the beginners dressmaking or stretch (tshirt/hoodie) course then this is perfect for you. During the 6 weeks you cover; laying out pattern pieces, grainline, bias of fabric, pattern markings, transferring pattern markings & notches.
Week One:
Reading the envelope
Measuring & sizings
Cross referencing finished garment measurements
Selecting a size
laying out pattern pieces, grainline, bias of fabric,
pattern markings, transferring pattern markings & notches,
Week Two:
stay stitches,
darts
Interfacing- facing
Shoulder seams & seam finishes; pinking shears, overlocker or over cast
Week 3:
Attaching a facing, clipping & understitching
Week 4:
Sleeves
Week 5:
Gathering for peplum/dress versions
hems/hem finishes
Week 6:
Button holes/ poppers/ tie fastenings
