Dressmaking Module 2 - Contouring bodies

Name: Dressmaking Module 2 - Contouring bodies
Start: 2025-09-20T10:00:00+01:00
Location: The Craft Outlet

Schedule

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 am

UTC+01:00

Location

The Craft Outlet | Spalding, EN

Module 2 of an 8-part series of technical dressmaking skills. This entry level course is designed for people who want to learn basic sewing terminology, technique, tool fundamentals, fabric cutting and pattern reading. By the end of this course, you will have the skills to create garments based on shop bought patterns.
It is ideal for people who have never sewed or who are beginner sewers looking to improve their skills. The practical elements of this course are interwoven with theory and handy hints, meaning that there is something for everybody.
This session covers:
● Sewing single and double darts.
● Gathering.
● Pleating: knife, box and godet.
● Stitching tucks: blind, pin, spaced, shell, corded, wave.
Equipment Required
● Sewing machine*
● Snippers or embroidery scissors
● Seam ripper
● Pins and pin cushion
● Bobbins
● Thread (spooled)
● Cutting scissors
● Tape measure
● Pencil and notepad
● Ruler
*Don’t have a machine. Contact [email protected] to discuss options.
Haberdashery, fabric, and patterns are provided by the teacher.