Teens’ Dressmaking Course

Sorry you are too late, this event has been and gone!

This Teen's Dressmaking Course, run by Artisan Stitch, will teach your child how to use commercial paper patterns to make his/her own clothes. They'll also be able to improve their sewing techniques.

About Teens’ Dressmaking Course

Listed Under Workshops Events / Arts and Crafts Events / Summer Holiday Events / Youth Events

Make an on-trend dungaree dress (please contact me for a boy's option)

Level: Sewing Machine Experience required. The student should be confident using a machine, be able to sew accurate seam allowances, and ideally have made 2 or 3 small craft projects.

Teens' Dressmaking Course description

Learn how to understand commercial paper patterns and how to find the best size. During this course, I'll be focussing on teaching techniques so the clothes won't look 'Homemade', but 'Handmade'.

Please check here before booking as once purchased, tickets are non-refundable.

Who is this aimed at?

For ages 12-15 years. Dressmaking is about the garment construction techniques; not learning to sew from outset. Participants should already be able to use a sewing machine confidently, have had practice making at least one or two craft projects, and have an awareness of basic seams and hems.

What will your child learn?

Using McCalls pattern M7831 for this on-trend dungaree dress, our talented tutor will coach her/him along the way in the following:

taking measurements to find the best size,
cutting and altering the pattern for a perfect fit,
understanding pattern markings and instructions
sewing tips and techniques to achieve a professional finish
Dressmaking Course arrangements

A small class size ensures lots of individual attention for each student Students work on their own project, and their tuition is tailored accordingly.

They will need to bring their own sewing pattern and fabric (I'll give you some suggestions when you book) matching thread, and interfacing, required to complete the project. They will also need a basic sewing kit of fabric shears, paper scissors, small sharp embroidery scissors for trimming, tape measure (marked in cm), chalk pencils/fabric marking pens and pins.

Sewing machines are available in the studio. If students wish to bring their own, please remember the power cable/foot control, bobbins and instruction manual.

This course will be taught by Charlotte, a Costume Design student at Edinburgh College of Art. Charlotte is a lifetime sewist since age 7 and has a passion for sharing her skills with children.

Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.

All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.

GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Edinburgh, click here to find out more!

Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Edinburgh? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!

Other Events at Artisan Stitch

Dive into a world of texture, colour, and movement in this 1-day Sculpted Seashores workshop run by Artisan Stitch on Friday 17th October!

Similar events you might like...

Cocktail Craft Masterclass

Selected dates between 24th January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Summerhall Distillery, Edinburgh South

Join Summerhall Distillery for an immersive cocktail masterclass at their historic venue, where the art of mixology meets the science of spirits!

Men Drawing Men Edinburgh

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 12th December 2025

The Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh South

This monthly untutored life drawing group at The Salisbury Centre gives men the opportunity to come along and draw a male Life model in a friendly, supportive drawing group.

Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 28th December 2025

The Real Mary Kings Close, Edinburgh Old Town

Uncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with a hands-on workshop led by an expert from his time: Dr Arnott, who examined his patients’ health by analysing urine’s colour, smell & TASTE!

Introduction to Transmission Meditation - Edinburgh

Selected dates between 1st April 2025 - 25th November 2025

The Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh South

Transmission Meditation is a simple group meditation providing both a dynamic service to the world and powerful personal spiritual development.

FULL MOON with Transmission Meditation

Selected dates between 13th April 2025 - 4th November 2025

The Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh South

Join Share International Scotland for a powerful group meditation and work of planetary service at the time of the full moon each month!

Forest Bathing at Lauriston

Selected dates between 3rd May 2025 - 4th October 2025

Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh West

Join Dr Eve Hepburn on a relaxing forest bathing journey at in Lauriston Castle Gardens!

8-Week Mindfulness Based Living Course (in-person & online combined course)

Selected dates between 5th May 2025 - 29th October 2025

Greyfriars Charteris Centre, Edinburgh South

This 8-Week course will be facilitated by Gary Young from The Mindful Enterprise and is based on the work of international mindfulness teacher Rob Nairn.

Photo Plate Lithography Weekend

Selected dates between 10th May 2025 - 5th October 2025

Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh East

Explore layering images in colour to create painterly prints with a delicacy of mark and tone, characteristic to this medium, at Edinburgh Printmakers' Photo Plate Lithography Weekend.