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This course is an ideal follow on from the Introduction to Dressmaking class. Over 4 weeks you will become familiar with the terms and symbols within dressmaking and use these skills to construct a dressing gown using multiple pattern pieces. Our dressing gown pattern is unisex and suitable for sizes bust/chest sizes 30 - 48 inches. You will learn:
How to read a commercial pattern
How to measure yourself
How to sew an in seam pocket
How to insert sleeves
How to hem a garment
How to create a facing
What you'll need to bring
Your Simplicity pattern from your Introduction to Dressmaking Class. If you didn't attend this class, please let me know when booking.
4m cotton fabric to make your project from. We suggest using a cotton, waffle, seersucker or poplin
Matching thread. We recommend using a good quality brand such as Gütermann or Coats
A sewing machine (if you don't have one you can choose to hire one from us for £10)
A sewing kit including sewing scissors or rotary cutter, regular paper scissors, a quick unpick, pins, tailors chalk or fabric pen, tape measure or ruler, spare needles for your sewing machine. Kit is available to borrow or purchase on our website if you don't have your own.
This course is aimed at confident beginners
Classes run for 4 weeks, on Wednesday Tuesday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th November, from 6.30 - 8.45pm at Saint Wilfrids Community Centre, Coltsgate Hill, Ripon HG4 2AB.
£110
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St Wilfrids Community Centre Ripon, Ripon, United Kingdom
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