Intro Into Dressmaking – Easy Trousers

Intro into Dressmaking – this will be across 4 evening sessions

Welcome to our intro into dress making sessions. We have put together a programme of workshops perfect for Beginner or returning Sewists to build skills and confidence to create and make essential wardrobe basics.

Held on a Tuesday Evening, each garment piece taking approx. 3- 4 weeks to complete.

Choose from one of the following patterns

Emerson: A pull-on crop pant or Summer short with an elasticised back and flattering front waistband. Sewn down pleats and side pockets.  Choose between the mid-rise that sits just below the natural waist; or the high rise that sits over the belly button. Sizing 0-18 US (finished hip 37 -49.5”)

Free Range Slacks: As easy to wear as its name. There are two options – a tapered leg version and a straight, cropped version. Both have an elastic high waist, side panels, top- front slashed pockets with top stitching, optional back patch pocket(s). The tapered legs look great rolled up.

Sizes 00 – 20   18-34 US (finished hip 37” 66/5”)

WHO’S IT FOR

• Beginner Sewists, who know how to thread a machine and looking for bigger projects to sew
• Sewists returning to sewing after a break and wish to refresh technics and knowledge
• Sewists who are looking to add more basics to their wardrobe … more cake less frosting!
• Perfect if you’ve not sewn with an independent pattern designer before.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• How to choose your size and interpret the pattern
• How to lay out your pattern and cut accurately
• How to make simple pattern adjustments – lengthen/shorten, flat bottom, removing additional fullness in trouser leg.
• How to lay out your pattern on to your fabric- Interpret and transfer pattern markings
• How to sew in darts, pleats and insert pockets
• Optional seam finishes – French – flat felled or overlocked
• Create casing and insert elastic

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Basic sewing kit to include – scissors, pins etc.

Emerson – 1.4-1.75 mtr of fabric

Free Range: 2.1- 3m of Fabric

Recommended fabrics include – any light to medium weight woven fabric such as Linen, Cotton & cotton blends, Rayon/Viscose, Chambray and Twill.

We have a full range of fabric and haberdashery and are more than happy to advise on the suitability & requirements

WHAT’S INCLUDED
Your Own copy of the pattern you choose worth £19.99
Full use of the studio sewing machines
Expert Tuition
Lots of tea/coffee and a yummy slice of cake!
COST £110.00