6 Week Dressmaking Course
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone from TOTAL beginner to intermediate, our classes are thought by individual attention in a class setting and you can take your project at your own pace. You don't need any experience or your own machine!
This course can be taken continuously for people of all levels. We take students from all levels of ability and not just beginners.
What will I learn in this class?
You will learn:
- How to choose suitable fabrics for your garment choice
- How to measure and cut a pattern accurately
- How to cut and lay fabric correctly
- How to mark and match notches
- How to construct your garment from scratch
- Insert facings and closures (zips etc)
- How to alter your garment to your taste
- Finally, how to finish a garment to a high standard including closures and hems!
Whats special about this class?
This class is what we call our "cream of the crop class" and has been continually popular with our students over the years. In this class you can learn all the techniques to make your own clothing in a fun friendly and relaxed atmosphere. If you choose we can also show you how to design your own patterns or you can work on some alterations. The possibilities are endless!
How long is this class?
Classes are 2 hours long once a week, on the same day each week, consecutively.
Please note we can no longer facilitate make up or missed classes for any reason.
What materials will I need?
You are welcome to contact us for more information but what you will need is:
- A pattern (based on your skill level)
- Fabric (amount determined by pattern choice)
- Thread
- Interfacing (if called for by the pattern)
- Invisible zip (if called for by the pattern)
October 2023
Tuesday 17th @ 10.30am
Tuesday 17th @ 6pm sold out
Wednesday 18th @ 10.30am
Wednesday 18th @ 1.30pm
Wednesday 18th @ 6pm sold out
Saturday 21st @ 10am sold out
Saturday 21st @ 12pm
2024 DATES
January
Tuesday 16th @ 10.30am every week until 20th February
Tuesday 16th @ 6pm every week until 20th February
Wednesday 17th @ 1.30pm every week until 21st February
Wednesday 17th @ 6pm every week until 21st February
Saturday 20th @ 10am every week until 24th February
Saturday 20th @ 12.10pm every week until 24th February
February
Tuesday 27th @ 10.30am every week until 2nd April
Tuesday 27th @ 6pm every week until 2nd April
Wednesday 28th @ 1.30pm every week until 3rd April
Wednesday 28th @ 6pm every week until 3rd April
March
Saturday 2nd @ 11am every week until 6th April
April
Tuesday 9th @ 10.30am every week until 14th May
Tuesday 9th @ 6pm every week until 14th May
Wednesday 10th @ 1.30pm every week until 15th May
Wednesday 10th @ 6pm every week until 15th May
Saturday 13th April @ 11am every week until 18th May
May
Tuesday 21st @ 10.30am every week until 25th June
Tuesday 21st @ 6pm every week until 25th June
Wednesday 22nd @ 1.30pm every week until 26th June
Wednesday 22nd @ 6pm every week until 26th June
Saturday 25th @ 11am every week until 29th June
July
Tuesday 2nd @ 10.30am every week until 6th August
Tuesday 2nd @ 6pm every week until 6th August
Wednesday 3rd @ 1.30pm every week until 7th August
Wednesday 3rd @ 6pm every week until 7th August
Saturday 6th @ 11am every week until 10th August