Beginners Dress Making in a Weekend

Dates/Times

2  x 5 hour days (plus lunch time)

– Saturday 17th October 10am – 4pm
– Sunday 18th October 10am – 4pm

£130

What to expect

Over the weekend you be guided through the process of making yourself a classic A-line dress or top. We will be using the Trapeze pattern from Merchant and Mills. This pattern has the option to add sleeves of different lengths, have buttons down the back or not and have at a variety of lengths. You can choose which version you wish to make depending on experience and ambition. This pattern is hugely versatile and an additions pack is available to add other details such as collars, different sleeves, bias cut, frills etc.

This course is suitable for absolute beginners. We will go through all the techniques needed and you will be given support at every stage in the construction from choosing your size, cutting out, sewing together and finishing seams.

The cost of this course includes a pdf  or paper copy of the pattern.

What to bring?

Machines and equipment will all be provided. You will just need to choose some lovely fabric to make your dress, matching thread,some interfacing and buttons if required. On booking, you will receive details on what fabric to bring (pre-washed).  No need to bring your own sewing machine (unless you would prefer to).

Please note that everyone works at a different rate. We will endeavour to ensure that everyone completes their dress over the two days but we cannot guarantee this.

Overview

Key skills covered:

Understanding and using a sewing pattern
Cutting out pattern pieces
Adding facings
Constructing seams

For some: Setting sleeves and inserting button holes and buttons.

Finishing seams and hems