Dressmaking for the Complete Beginner at Abakhan Shrewsbury

Step into the world of fashion with our Dressmaking for Beginners Class! Designed for those new to sewing or looking to expand their skills, this class will guide you through the fundamentals of creating your own custom garments.

What You’ll Learn:

• Set up Your Machine: How to thread your machine ready to get sewing.
• Fabric Selection and Preparation: Tips for choosing the right fabric and preparing it for cutting.
• Pattern Selection: How to read the pattern envelope.
• Cutting Techniques: Accurate cutting methods to ensure all pieces are ready for assembly.
• Sewing Stitches: Basic stitching techniques to construct your bag with precision.

Why Attend:

This class offers a comprehensive introduction to dressmaking, providing hands-on experience and step-by-step guidance. By the end of the course, you'll have created a beautiful bag to take home and gained the confidence to tackle future projects.

Whether you dream of designing your own wardrobe or simply want to enhance your sewing skills, this class is the perfect starting point. Join us and bring your fashion ideas to life!

To finish the day we will make a Tote bag to take home.

Skill level : No sewing machine skills required.

What to bring:

• 1/2 metre of calico
• 2 Fat Quarters
• Matching Thread

Janome sewing machines will be provided on the day along with a hot drink. You will also receive a 10% discount card to use in-store.

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Tutor : Sheila Jones

I am passionate about sewing and crafting.

I have been involved with sewing and dressmaking for all of my working life and nothing gives me greater pleasure than passing on my knowledge to people who want to learn to sew. I enjoy sewing, dressmaking, all types of craft and especially machine embroidery.

I have been working at the Abakhan store in Shrewsbury since it opened its doors in 2018.