Dressmaking: Sewing for Beginners

 

 

Sewing your own clothes is a thoroughly rewarding, enjoyable and addictive hobby. On this ten week course, you will learn how to get the best out of your sewing machine and learn dressmaking skills and techniques in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

 

Course Content This course is entry-level and designed for people who want to learn basic sewing terminology, technique, tool fundamentals, fabric cutting and pattern reading. It is ideal for people who have never sewed or who are beginner sewers looking to improve their skills. This ten-week interactive course combines theory and practice, and will cover:

• Essential sewing tools and sewing machine fundaments
• Stitching varieties
• Fabric types and behaviours
• Pattern reading
• Cutting techniques
• Sewing a variety of seams
• Basic zip insertion
• Making and attaching pockets
• Sewing fasteners
• Button holing
• Sewing hems and attaching decorative edges
• Sewing darts, pleats, and gathers
• Taking body measurements
• Adapting patterns to fit

Equipment required

• Sewing machine (essential)
• Snippers or embroidery scissors
• Seam ripper
• Pins and pin cushion
• Bobbins
• Thread (spooled)
• Cutting scissors
• Tape measure
• Pencil and notepad

Course Dates:

17th and 24th Feb,

3rd, 10th,17th, 24th March,

21st, 28th April and 5th, 12th May.

"Helen is an excellent tutor, patient and knowledgeable. She comes very well prepared to each class with brilliant resources and materials."