24 April 2026
13:00
**Please note, this term, the course is only 8 sessions in length, but each session is 2 and half hours rather than 2 hours.** Sewing and dressmaking skills for beginners and intermediate skills – to make garments and projects you can be proud of. |
Learn basic and intermediate sewing and dressmaking skills by making a garment or project your choice.
• Making garments that fit well and that you want to wear
• Basic pattern alterations
• Handmade not homemade
• Choosing, using and preparing patterns and fabric
• How to use a sewing machine and basic maintenance
• Appropriate seam making and finishing
• Zip insertions, buttonholes, plackets and fabric manipulation
• Bring your own projects – garments or accessories
Teaching is student informed – learn the techniques you need to start and complete your projects
**Please note that this course takes place over 8 sessions rather than 10, and each session is 2 and a half hours long**