6 Week Beginners Dressmaking Course

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The Sewing Institute | Lytham St Annes

The Sewing Institute
Publisher/HostThe Sewing Institute
6 Week Beginners Dressmaking Course
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Time & Dates: 6-8pm Thursdays 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th January and 6th & 13th February
Location: Ymca Lytham Mythop Road, Lytham St Annes FY8 4HB
Cost: £150
Includes all materials & equipment Plus 12 hours tuition;
Nell pattern (RRP £18.50)
up to 2.5 metres Fabric (more may be required for larger sizes or midi dress version)
matching thread
interfacing
Who is this suitable for: Over 16's with the relevant experience
This course is specifically designed to take your dressmaking/sewing skills to a more confident & professional level- if you have done the beginners dressmaking or stretch (tshirt/hoodie) course then this is perfect for you. During the 6 weeks you cover; laying out pattern pieces, grainline, bias of fabric, pattern markings, transferring pattern markings & notches.
Week One:
Reading the envelope, Measuring & sizings, Cross referencing finished garment measurements, Selecting a size, laying out pattern pieces, grainline, bias of fabric, pattern markings, transferring pattern markings & notches,
Week Two:
stay stitches, darts, Interfacing- facing, Shoulder seams & seam finishes; pinking shears, overlocker or over cast
Week 3:
Attaching a facing, clipping & understitching
Week 4:
Setting in sleeves
Week 5:
Gathering for peplum/dress versions and hems/hem finishes
Week 6:
Button holes/ poppers/ tie fastenings
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The Sewing Institute, Lytham YMCA, Mythop Road,Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, United Kingdom

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