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Voucher redeemable against the value of any available classes and valid for six calendar months from the date of purchase. Please note that you will be sent an E-voucher via email for you to print at home. Your voucher will be emailed to you within 24 hours of purchase if bought during working days. All vouchers bought after 5:30pm on a Friday will be emailed on the next working day. *All vouchers are non-refundable and cannot be used in conjunction with discount codes.
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Voucher redeemable against the value of any existing classes and valid for six calendar months from the date of purchase. Please note that you will be sent an E-voucher via email for you to print at home. Your voucher will be emailed to you within 24 hours of purchase if bought during working days. All vouchers bought after 5:30pm on a Friday will be emailed on the next working day. *All vouchers are non-refundable and cannot be used in conjunction with discount codes.
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Voucher redeemable against the value of any available classes and valid for six calendar months from the date of purchase. Please note that you will be sent an E-voucher via email for you to print at home. Your voucher will be emailed to you within 24 hours of purchase if bought during working days. All vouchers bought after 5:30pm on a Friday will be emailed on the next working day. *All vouchers are non-refundable and cannot be used in conjunction with discount codes.
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Voucher redeemable against the value of any available classes and valid for six calendar months from the date of purchase. Please note that you will be sent an E-voucher via email for you to print at home. Your voucher will be emailed to you within 24 hours of purchase if bought during working days. All vouchers bought after 5:30pm on a Friday will be emailed on the next working day. *All vouchers are non-refundable and cannot be used in conjunction with discount codes.
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Out of stockTHIS COURSE IS CURRENTLY DISCONTINUED Are you looking to build on your dressmaking skills? Do you struggle to find trousers that fit well? Have your previous trousers making attempts resulted in a disaster or have you been too scared to attempt this garment by yourself? We hear you! Achieving a well fitting pair of trousers is no easy task UNLESS you have the help of some super skilled pros! So... if you'd like your first (or second!) pair of trousers to be a success, look no further than this class! On this course you will learn to alter the pattern to fit your shape and measurements to create a great fit. You will then learn some great construction techniques such as darts, facing a waist and inserting a concealed zip. PLESE NOTE: We have ready made toiles (test garments) for you to try on so the tutor can establish the necessary pattern alterations. Please be aware that depending on your size and shape, you might need to make your own toile first before cutting into your fabric. Once we fine tune your toile and pattern, you may cut out you fabric and get started on the sewing. This may result in having to finish your trousers at home (don't worry, we'll give you plenty of instruction!) and if you've never inserted a concealed zip before, you'll be given the opportunity to practice this in class. However, making a toile will not be necessary if one of our own toiles fits you reasonably well, in which case you'll be able to move straight onto altering your pattern and cutting into your fabric. So! Are you ready to take your dressmaking and pattern alterations skills to the next level??? Then come along and be part of a lovely group, learn some invaluable skills, chat and make friends. The tea and biscuits are on us! NECESSARY EXPERIENCE: To be able to attend this course you need to be very confident on the sewing machine as well as be able to sew at a good speed and have previous experience of working with dressmaking patterns. You will also need to have previously completed our Complete Beginners Sewing Course, and our Advanced Beginners Dressmaking Course or equivalent elsewhere. Alternatively you would need to have previously undertaken some dressmaking projects independently. WHAT TO BRING We have a lovely selection of suitable fabrics available to purchase on the day at very affordable prices. If you would rather bring your own fabric please refer to the quantities and types below. We also sell all the haberdashery needed for both projects including interfacing, zips and threads. Materials Required:
- Sizes 8 to 12 – 2m of 150cm wide fabric or 2.50m of 114cm wide fabric
- Sizes 14 to 20- 2.5m of 150cm wide fabric or 2.75m of 114cm wide fabric
- Matching thread and a 9″ invisible zip (if bringing your own fabric)
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Out of stockTHIS COURSE IS CURRENTLY DISCONTINUED Are you a budding home sewer with some garment making experience who often struggles with achieving a good fit on your projects? Maybe you are full or small busted, have a broad back, narrow shoulders or full thighs...fitting issues can be endless, and often the problem is that you might not know how to fix them. Well... because we are very aware of the problems home dressmakers can come across, we have created the perfect course to help you identify and fix all the head-scratching fitting issues that are standing in the way between you and perfectly fitting projects! Because of their extensive dressmaking and pattern cutting experience, our tutors can help you identify, address and fix any issues you may be struggling with. During this course you will work on fitting and toiling a basic semi-fitted dress pattern with sleeves. What you will learn:
- Getting to know your body shape and identifying your own unique fitting issues
- Learning how to alter the pattern in order to achieve a great fit
- How to check for further fitting issues after having made up a toile (test garment) and how to transfer the changes onto the pattern
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Out of stockTHIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY DISCONTINUED Are you looking for a quick and fun project that can be completed in just a few hours? Do you have fabric scraps you don't know how to utilize? Are you stuck for handmade gifts ideas? Are you looking for a gentle, yet fun introduction to lingerie sewing? Would you like to expand your sewing skills by learning to work with small seam allowances and narrow elastics? Would you like to learn to sew something that will make great use of those leftover fabrics that are forever lying unused in your stash? If this sounds like you, this fun and practical workshop is an absolute must! Come and joins us for a fun evening and learn to sew a beautiful, quick project! On this class you will be shown how to alter the pattern to your measurements (if necessary). You'll be guided through the necessary steps to make a pair of super cute knickers out of lightweight cotton and lingerie elastic, learning all the tips and tricks for working with small seam allowances and narrow elastic! *Please note that you need to be very confident on the sewing machine and have completed at least a few simple projects and ideally some basic garments prior to joining this class. Ideally you would have completed our Complete Beginners Sewing Course or equivalent and had some further practice beyond that. If you're a complete beginner why not take one of our Beginners Classes to get you started? What to bring: Nothing! We have the perfect fabric and elastic for you to buy on the day. You will also receive PDF instructions so you can make make many more at home! Got any questions you'd like to ask? Please read our FAQs page before contacting us! PLEASE CLICK ON THE DATE TO FIND OUT ABOUT AVAILABILITY!
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LATEST UPDATE!!!
May 2024 course date now available for booking!
Do you have a favourite garment that fits you perfectly and would love to recreate it? Then this all day workshop is for you! This course will teach you how to copy your clothes by making a pattern from an existing garment. You will leave the class with a perfectly fitted pattern and toile (test garment) ready to be made up as many times as you like and in all kinds of fabulous fabrics! So, if you like the sound of this here we we go! What you will learn:- Copying the shape of your garment
- Transferring seam lines, darts, gathers, tucks and any other design details
- Adding seam allowances
- Adding markings such as notches and balance marks
- Reproducing pockets and any other design details
- Making up a toile (test garment) to check the fit.
- Wednesday 22nd & 29th May 2024, 6:30pm-9:30pm
* Please arrive 5 minutes early to ensure prompt start and to make the most of your class.
Anything else you’d like to know? Please read our FAQs page before contacting us! PLEASE CLICK ON THE DATES TO CHECK AVAILABILITY -
July 2024 course date now available to book!
Are you a a keen sewer with a few dressmaking projects under your belt, willing to expand your understanding of how patterns are drafted? Do you wish to learn how to draft a basic bodice block you will be able to use as a template to create endless designs? Do you wish to be able to create patterns that will require a minimal amount of alterations? Then this course ifs for you! With the help of our expert tutors, you will be guided through the process of drafting a basic bodice block based on your own measurements and take away a block to create patterns that fit you like a glove! The course will consist of two sessions with some homework in between.Session 1
- Taking accurate measurements
- Drafting the block following your measurements
Homework
Cutting out and sewing the toile (test garment) togetherSession 2
- Checking the toile's fit and making any necessary alterations
- Transferring the alterations to the block
- Cutting and sewing the final toile
What to Bring
1 metre of calico fabric. All other tools and equipment will be provided. Dates- Tuesday 16th & 23rd July 2024, 6:30pm-9:30pm