Ruby Top / Dress (Made by Rae pattern)

Details:

This course involves making a lady's dress / top using the Made by Rae Ruby pattern. The class is costed based on the shift dress version. If you would like to make the top, you will have plenty of fabric for doing that instead.

Construction is fairly simple, so the class is suitable for a novice sewer, or for someone more experienced who would like to do some dressmaking in a sociable environment.

We will also be lining the dress using "the burrito method", which is a variation not found on the pattern, and which is a skill which can be transferred to other lined garments.

On the first day of the class, you will choose your fabric, trace your pattern, cut out, and make a start on assembly. Faster sewers may actually finish on the first day, as construction is very simple. For those that need it, a second day has been scheduled, to ensure that everyone leaves with a completed garment.

As we are working from a commercial pattern, the dress is available to make in the following sizes:

            Adult size XXS to 3XL (bust 29.5" to 48")

A good range of 100% cottons will be provided for you to choose from. You will also take away an original paper pattern.

The cost of the class is NOT based on using one of our designer fabrics. If you would like to do so, please contact us on 0114 2455996 to discuss the additional cost for this.

Tea, coffee, soft drinks and homemade cake are included.

This is an all-day course, so you will need to either bring a packed lunch, or buy something from a local shop on the day.

Skill level: Beginner

As for all of our sewing workshops, you must be able to use a sewing machine with a reasonable level of skill. On that basis, you should have either completed an “introduction to sewing machines” session, or have used a sewing machine yourself to undertake simple tasks like joining two pieces of fabric. If you have not done this, this course will not be suitable.

Terms and conditions:

Our workshops are open to individuals aged fourteen and upwards. However, a responsible adult must remain on site at all time with minors.

Full payment is required at the time of booking to secure your place.

Any further details, along with anything you need to bring with you, will be sent out via email in advance of the scheduled date.

All workshops will begin promptly at the scheduled time, so please ensure that you arrive early enough to get yourself settled in and have a coffee and cake before the class is due to start.

Cancellations:

For cancellations with more than two weeks’ notice, a refund will be given, less a 25% administration fee. Cancellations with less two weeks’ notice are non-refundable, unless we are able to fill your place.

All workshops will clearly be marked as being suitable for beginners, intermediate or advanced. When booking a workshop, you are responsible for assessing your own abilities.  Happy Hare cannot be held responsible if you book the wrong level of workshop or do not read the description of the workshop correctly. A refund will not be given for booking a workshop which you later feel is not at the right level for you, unless the cancellation is made more than two weeks’ prior to the scheduled date.

Should we need to cancel a class due to circumstance beyond our control or limited numbers, a full refund will be given. Alternatively, you will be given the option to book onto another workshop.

Please note: when making a booking it is assumed that our terms and conditions have been read and approved.