Introduction to Dressmaking Ripon 21st Sept *DAYTIME CLASS
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This course is the perfect next class after our Beginners Machine Sewing course. You will learn how to read and understand commercial patterns and the techniques used for making your own clothes, whilst making a pair of long legged pyjama bottoms or shorts (pattern included in cost). Classes are limited to 7 to ensure everyone receives the attention they need. UK sizes 4-34.
You will learn:
How to read a commercial pattern
How to measure yourself
How to insert an elasticated waistband
How to hem trouser legs
How to make a buttonhole
What's included?
A commercial printed pattern which you can take home and re-use
A scrap of interfacing for you buttonhole
What you'll need to bring
1-31m cotton fabric to make your project from. We suggest using a medium weight cotton, cotton lawn, poplin or flannel. I will be in touch before class to recommend the amount needed. Please wash your fabric before class
Up to 1.35m of 1" wide elastic
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 paper and fabric scissors or rotary cutter, a quick unpick, pins, tailors chalk or fabric pen, tape measure or ruler, spare needles for your sewing machine. Kit is available to borrow if you don't have your own.
A buttonhole foot
£100. This course is aimed at confident beginners
Class runs for 3 weeks, on Mon 21st, 28th September and 5th Oct from 9.30-12 at Saint Wilfrids Community Centre, Coltsgate Hill, Ripon HG4 2AB.
You will learn:
How to read a commercial pattern
How to measure yourself
How to insert an elasticated waistband
How to hem trouser legs
How to make a buttonhole
What's included?
A commercial printed pattern which you can take home and re-use
A scrap of interfacing for you buttonhole
What you'll need to bring
1-31m cotton fabric to make your project from. We suggest using a medium weight cotton, cotton lawn, poplin or flannel. I will be in touch before class to recommend the amount needed. Please wash your fabric before class
Up to 1.35m of 1" wide elastic
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 paper and fabric scissors or rotary cutter, a quick unpick, pins, tailors chalk or fabric pen, tape measure or ruler, spare needles for your sewing machine. Kit is available to borrow if you don't have your own.
A buttonhole foot
£100. This course is aimed at confident beginners
Class runs for 3 weeks, on Mon 21st, 28th September and 5th Oct from 9.30-12 at Saint Wilfrids Community Centre, Coltsgate Hill, Ripon HG4 2AB.
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St Wilfrids Community Centre Ripon, Ripon, United Kingdom
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