Dressmaking 1

Booking in advance essential. Classes available between 5pm and 9pm only from Monday to Friday and all day on Saturdays. A non-refundable deposit may be required to secure your booking.

We accept bank, card or cash payment and it must be settled in full before or on the first day of the course.

In this 4-weeks course, you will be making a simple T-shirt and trousers with inserted side pockets and elasticated waistband. This New Look pattern gives the opportunity to work with 2 types of fabric. The trousers is made with a lightweight to medium weight woven fabric and the top uses stretch knits type of fabric. Having said that, the trousers can also be made in stretchy fabric depending on the style outfit you wish to achieve (casual sporty look or classic as shown on the picture).

Cost: £50 Duration: 4 weeks

Skills learned:

• Reading and understanding pattern symbols.
• Cutting and adjusting the pattern as per your measurements.
• Sewing with a stretch stitch.
• Easing and fitting a collar and sleeves.
• Inserting side pockets.
• Inserting elastic to waistband
• Tacking and sewing hems.

Included: All equipment, tools will be provided and refreshments.

Skill level: Beginner – Easy

Excluded: You will have to bring your own fabric and matching thread for both the top and the trousers. We can order the pattern for you or you can purchase it online. Once you have confirmed your booking, all the details will be sent to you regarding the pattern and the fabric.