If you’ve ever tried to use a commercial dress pattern but are baffled by the instructions? This course will teach how to start dressmaking using a commercial pattern, what the technical terms and diagrams mean. What simple techniques there are, where problems might arise and how to deal with them. The course will have lots of demonstrations and explanations, you will be expected to “sew along” with me. Students will need to have their own sewing machine and sewing kit with materials and notions. We will be making a simple skirt. Suggested patterns Grainline Studio Reed Skirt (size 14-30) New Look Sewing pattern 6843 (size 8-18)
Course aim
This course will teach how to start dressmaking using a commercial pattern. What the instructions mean, simple techniques there are, where problems might arise and how to deal with them.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for beginners and improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Show how to use a standard sewing machine.
- Explain the basic sewing terms found in sewing instructions.
- Complete accurately a range of seams and construction techniques.
- Demonstrate hand sewing and finishing techniques.
- Create simple bags or zip purses or even garments.
What else do I need to know?
Students will need to have their own sewing machine, sewing pattern, a sewing kit with fabrics and notions. We will be making a simple skirt. See Course description for suitable skirt patterns.
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