Dressmaking Course - Tuesday Afternoons
This six week Dressmaking course will teach you how to make your own unique clothes that fit perfectly and improve your existing sewing techniques.
About Dressmaking Course - Tuesday Afternoons
This Dressmaking course will teach you how to make your own unique clothes that fit perfectly and improve your existing sewing techniques. Or alter, repair or upcycle your existing wardrobe for a sustainable approach.
If you have not taken one of my foundation-level courses, please read the ‘Who is this aimed at’ section below to ensure you have the requisite sewing skills.
Dressmaking Course description
Learn how to understand commercial paper patterns and how to find your best size. If you’ve already done a bit of dressmaking, then you can improve your techniques to achieve a better finish. This course focuses on teaching technique so your clothes won’t look ‘Homemade’, but ‘Handmade’. No-one will believe you made them yourself. If you’ve already familiar with dressmaking techniques and commercial patterns and you’d like to learn how to alter clothes or patterns, then you can do this here too.
Please check here before booking as once purchased, tickets are non-refundable.
Who is this aimed at?
Dressmaking is about the garment construction techniques; not learning to sew from outset. You should already be able to use a sewing machine confidently, have had practice making at least two or three craft projects, and have an awareness of basic seams and hems and various edge-neatening methods. Practice at zips and buttonholes is also required (you don’t want to be inserting a zip into your actual garment if it’s the first time). If you do not, then I recommend you take one of the Foundation sewing classes from Artisan Stitch first. These are also suitable as a refresher if you’ve got a bit rusty or try the Refresher Sewing Class first to brush up on your machine skills.
What will I learn?
I’ll coach you along the way in the following:
How to choose an appropriate pattern for your level of ability,
Taking measurements, cutting and fitting the pattern, understanding pattern markings and instructions
Altering the pattern for a perfect fit
Sewing tips and techniques to achieve a professional finish
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