Six week foundation skills for dressmaking  starting on Friday 14th March 1:30-4:30pm then 10am-1pm on 21/3, 28/3, 4/4, 11/4, 18/4. 
 
Deposit of £70 to reserve your place then £20 per session to pay: total cost payable £180.
Sewing machine and course materials provided. 
 
Weekend - Saturday 11th November 2-6:30pm, Sunday 12th November 10am-2:30pm
Weekend - Saturday 13th January 2-6:30pm, Sunday 14th January 10am-2:30pm
 
 
This foundation skills course is designed to teach you the basic skills required for dressmaking. By the end of the course you should be able to choose an appropriate pattern with the confidence that you'll be able to understand and interpret the instructions and make a beautiful garment to wear! 
 
Part one: Hand and machine stitching, corners and curves, introduction to fabric types, reading and cutting patterns, sewing terminology
 
Part two: Sewing a seam, reducing seam bulk, neatening a seam including overedge stitch, french and hong kong finishes.
 
Part three: Gathers, tucks, darts and pleats
 
Part four: Hems and edges, buttonholes and zips.
 
Parts five and six: From a choice of patterns (included in workshop cost) put your new skills to the test, cement your knowledge and create your first garment (fabric not included)