Sewing and Dressmaking For Beginners (Haverhill)

For beginners you will be introduced to sewing and given all the information you will need to know to begin your new creative hobby. This course will provide you with the skills and confidence to make your own clothes from a commercial pattern.

What will I learn?

You will be taken through the whole process of making a garment, including adapting patterns to suit your body shape, sewing darts and pleats, inserting zips and lots more in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Who is the course for?

For beginners you will be introduced to sewing and given all the information you will need to know to begin your new creative hobby. You will learn about tools and fabrics, how to read and use a paper pattern and how to source the right fabrics. Before you know it you will be proudly wearing something that you made and you will have professional guidance every step of the way.

Will I have to provide anything?

You will need to bring -

A pattern (A sewing pattern is a template used to cut fabric pieces for creating a garment or other sewn project. It provides instructions and markings to guide the assembly of the fabric pieces into the final product. Think of it as a roadmap for your sewing project, containing all the information needed to select materials, cut fabric, and assemble the item).

Fabric

some tools; scissors, thread, needles.

There are lots of good fabric and pattern providers online.

We have just taken delivery of 8 brand new sewing machines, so no need to bring your own (unless you want to).

Am I ready to start?

As soon as you have chosen your pattern and fabric you are ready. If you need further advice before the start of the course please make contact with the college.

Numbers on this course will be limited to 8 students to allow the tutor time to offer an appropriate level of support to each student.

This is a 6 week course over the following dates:

• Tuesday 14th April, 2026
• Tuesday 21st April, 2026
• Tuesday 28th April, 2026
• Tuesday 5th May - Tutor on holiday, no lesson
• Tuesday 12th May, 2026
• Tuesday 19th May, 2026
• Tuesday 26th May, 2026

If any of the courses you wish to attend are full or you cannot make the date, please let us know so that we can register your interest and let you know of future opportunities or add your name to a reserve list. You can contact the team on [email protected] or telephone 01440 712177

If you are no longer able to attend the class please contact the team at your earliest convenience. Cancellations received within 48 hours of the class start time are non-refundable.

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