13th November 2024 | |
1.30pm to 4pm each Wednesday for 6 weeks | |
Artisan Stitch Studio 6.03A, Edinburgh Palette 151 London Road, Edinburgh East EH7 6AE |
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£180 | |
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This Dressmaking course will teach you how to make your own unique clothes that fit perfectly and improve your existing sewing techniques. Or alter, repair or upcycle your existing wardrobe for a sustainable approach.
If you have not taken one of my foundation-level courses, please read the ‘Who is this aimed at’ section below to ensure you have the requisite sewing skills.
Dressmaking Course description
Learn how to understand commercial paper patterns and how to find your best size. If you’ve already done a bit of dressmaking, then you can improve your techniques to achieve a better finish. I’ve been dressmaking since I was at school. I’ve also studied Bridalwear and Tailoring so I’ve learned lots of tips and tricks that give your projects a polished look. During this course, I’ll be focussing on teaching technique so your clothes won’t look ‘Homemade’, but ‘Handmade’. No-one will believe you made them yourself. If you’ve already familiar with dressmaking techniques and commercial patterns and you’d like to learn how to alter clothes or patterns, then you can do this here too.
Who is this aimed at?
Dressmaking is about the garment construction techniques; not learning to sew from outset. You should already be able to use a sewing machine confidently, have had practice making at least two or three craft projects, and have an awareness of basic seams and hems and various edge-neatening methods. Practice at zips and buttonholes is also required (you don’t want to be inserting a zip into your actual garment if it’s the first time). If you do not, then I recommend you take one of my Foundation classes first. These are also suitable as a refresher if you’ve got a bit rusty or try the Refresher Sewing Class first to brush up on your machine skills.
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