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Intro Into Dressmaking – Easy Trousers
March 14, 2023 @ 6:15 pm - 9:15 pm
An event every week that begins at 6:15 pm on Tuesday, repeating until March 28, 2023
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