Clothes making for Beginners

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A new 10 week evening course at the Sewing Shed Stroud focusing on clothes making.

This course is designed for anyone that wants to start making clothes with little or no dressmaking experience, or simply want to enjoy the art of sewing and creating! We do ask that you have used a sewing machine before and have basic sewing skills. If you haven't got basic sewing skills yet please sign up for our 10 week sewing for beginners course as it is not suitable for compleet beginners in sewing.

At this 10 week course you will be making a pair of trousers with a simple side zip, a waistband, button and button hole, front and back darts and two back pockets. Front dart can be pleats and turn-ups are optional.

We will cover the following :

How to follow a paper pattern, learning about the pattern markings and what they mean.
Following a plan and cutting out your fabric correctly.
Learning the art of pairing fabric and pattern.
Measuring yourself and selecting the correct size.
Tweaking fitting issues.
Understanding clothes making terminology.
Suitable seam finishes for different fabrics.
We will be using a pattern with sizing 6 - 28

At the Sewing Shed Stroud we work in small groups so there is plenty of time to ask questions, receive hands on guidance and tuition.

When: Monday 15 April till 8 July (no sewing: May Bank Holidays: Monday 6 May and 27 May & 3 June is half term)
Where: Sewing Shed Stroud
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Fee: 245 pounds.

Sold out. There is another Dressmaking course in September. See below:

2-Day Dressmaking Re-treat.

Information about the Retreat: You will be starting this 2-Day retreat with an introduction in how to use and follow a paper pattern. You will then go on to cut out your fabric and construct your garment. You will be shown and learn al the skills needed through making samples and through demonstrations.

This re-treat is designed for anyone that wants to start making clothes with little or no dressmaking experience, or simply want to enjoy the art of sewing and creating! We do ask that you have used a sewing machine before and have basic sewing skills. If you haven't got basic sewing skills yet please sign up for our 10 week sewing for beginners course as it is not suitable for complete beginners in sewing.

All of this will be taught in a fun and relaxed way whilst being nurtured and fed by Hawkwood College. During the re-treat you can enjoy the beautiful views and surroundings of this magical place.

We will cover the following :

How to follow a paper pattern, learning about the pattern markings and what they mean.
Following a plan and cutting out your fabric correctly.
Learning the art of pairing fabric and pattern.
Measuring yourself and selecting the correct size.
Tweaking fitting issues.
Understanding clothes making terminology.
Suitable seam finishes for different fabrics.
We will be using a pattern with sizing 6 - 28

Time and date:

When: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September

Where: Hawkwood College, Stroud
Time: 9.30 am - 4.30/5 pm.
Fee: 255 pounds.

Included: 2-course lunch, coffees and teas.

Interested?...For any questions please get in touch by email.