Dressmaking Course

Dressmaking Course

A sewing course designed to get you making your own garment to fit.

By Quick Unpick - Hosted at Flo-Jo Fabrics

Date and time

Starts on Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:00 GMT+1

Location

Flo-Jo Fabrics

36b Gloucester Road Bishopston BS7 8AR United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Contact the organiser to request a refund.
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

  • 2 hours

Starts Tuesday 25th June

6pm - 8pm for 5 week course over 6 weeks

£130

A mixed ability class that is suitable for beginner sewers who have basic machine sewing skills. Total beginners must complete our Let's Get Sewing level 1 workshop or have a1:1 sewing machine lesson before signing up to this course.

Learn to make a garment to fit, we recommended the following patterns by Merchant and Mills

The Camber Set

Dress Shirt

E llis & Hattie

But we are happy for you to choose an alternative please pop into Flo-Jo Fabrics to discuss.

You will learn how to read a pattern, measure yourself, adjust a pattern to fit your body shape and then cut lay out and cut your fabric.

Whilst sewing your garment together you will have the choice to learn how to fit a facing or binding, sew darts, set in fitted sleeves, put in a zip, finish off and hem. All with the expert guidance of Sabina who will fill you with confidence and have you smiling all the way!

You will need to purchase your fabric, the pattern of your choice and any sundries that you might need such as threads and zips.

A DISCOUNT OF 10% IS OFFERED ON YOUR PATTERN AND ALL MATERIALS FOR THE COURSE.

On the first week you will need your pattern, fabric and a set of pins. Sewing machines, dressmaking scissors and any other tools needed are provided in the workshop.

The course is taught by Sabina, who has a wealth of sewing experience that she is ready to share.

Refunds are given on any cancellations made 7 days before the start of a course less the 10% booking fee. After that we can only give a refund if the place is resold.

WE DO NOT OFFER ANY REFUNDS ON THE DAY OR IF YOU FORGET TO ATTEND.

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