Intermediate Dressmaking - 5 day Course
Schedule
Mon Oct 28 2024 at 11:00 am to Fri Nov 01 2024 at 06:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
William Law CE Primary School | Peterborough, EN
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This 5-day day time course explores intermediate level sewing techniques and is designed for people who want to learn more advanced sewing skills. By the end of this course, you will have the skills to create, finish and fit garments from shop bought patterns to a proficient standard. You will also be able to use a variety of fabric types and compositions.It is ideal for people who have completed the beginner course or have a good knowledge of sewing.
Day 1
• Making and inserting sleeve plackets.
• Cuffs insertion.
• Stitching in the ditch technique.
• Finishing zips.
Day 2
• Box and godet pleating.
• Making and inserting stand collars.
• Finishing yokes using a burrito method.
• Handling tricky fabric ‘tips and tricks’ part 1: thick, thin, and stretch.
Day 3
• Stitching tucks: blind, pin, spaced, shell, corded, wave.
• Making and attaching bias binding.
• Making and attaching edge piping.
• Sewing piped buttonholes.
• Cutting, inserting, and managing ruffles and flounces.
Day 4
• Inserting hip pockets and lined pockets.
• Making and inserting interface waistbands.
• Inserting a fly zip.
• Stitching and finishing crotches.
Day 5
• Lining techniques: Interlining, Underlining and Bagging Out.
• Pattern matching fabric.
• Adjusting patterns.
• Garment fitting.
£225
Equipment Required
• Sewing machine (essential)
• 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.
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Where is it happening?
William Law CE Primary School, Peterborough, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
