This 2 full day course is for anyone who is looking to make clothes using a sewing pattern.
Suitable for confident beginners and experienced sewers
The main aim of this course is to get a pattern that fits YOUR BODY SHAPE.
We will be working with a simple shift style top as our starting point. During the 2 days you will learn how to…
DAY 1
- take your own measurements and compare with the existing pattern.
- choose the correct pattern size for you
- grade the pattern if you are between sizes
- adapt the sewing pattern for a smaller or larger than average bust
- adapt the sewing pattern for different body lengths
- make a tissue paper pattern to use for fitting
- Change the neckline if desired
DAY 2
- make a wearable toile which will include sewing techniques
- invisible zip
- Facing
- bias binding
- darts
- Hems
Sewing machines provided. We have sewing machines which are just the kind of thing that is suitable for a wide variety of home sewing, dressmaking and craft projects
Maximum 6 places available to keep the class size small