Overview

This intensive one-day course offers participants the opportunity to learn the essentials of dressmaking and make a simple shift dress in a day. Guided by your tutor, you will gain hands-on experience in sewing techniques, fabric selection and garment construction, allowing you to walk away with a beautiful hand-made dress!

What Will I Study?

You will use a commercial pattern (3 choices available) and will learn to understand how to prepare your template/pattern. You will also cover:

  • The meaning of pattern symbols 
  • How to position your fabric on the pattern
  • How to accurately cut out
  • What settings to use on the sewing machine
  • The best order to work in
  • How to stop fabric from fraying
  • What is a facing and how to make one

Entry Requirements

None, although some basic knowledge of using the sewing machine is preferable.

Materials

You will need to bring your own pattern - your tutor will advise beforehand as there are three potential choices. You will also need to bring your own fabric so that you can work in a style of your choosing.

Progression

Joining an open studio class or intermediate dress making course.