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When you come to a Sewing club session you could choose a project you'd like to work on or bring anything you've already had started and want to carry on. We will give you all the help and professional advice to develop your ideas and finish the project to a very good standard.
This course is designed for beginners or those returning to sewing, offering five lessons to refresh and learn new techniques, complete projects like cushion covers and bags, and lay a foundation for more complex sewing endeavors, spanning 15 hours with materials available for purchase at the studio.
This course is tailored for total beginners in sewing, offering a comprehensive introduction to dressmaking, including sessions on using a sewing machine, creating a custom dress pattern, and mastering essential techniques for crafting a personalized dress.
This course, designed for total beginners in sewing, covers basic skills through small projects like cushion covers or purses in the first lesson, etc.
This course is designed for beginners in dressmaking, starting with basic skills in the first lesson (creating a cushion cover with a zipper or a pencil case/cosmetic bag), progressing to pattern cutting for a skirt, and covering techniques like sewing an invisible zipper, etc.
This jersey dress course is designed for individuals with prior dressmaking experience, emphasizing the importance of starting with woven/non-stretch fabric to acquire essential construction and fitting skills; working with jersey fabric, known for its stretch, enables easier fitting and potentially reduces project time with practice..
This beginner-friendly pattern making course covers essential skills such as taking accurate body measurements, drafting patterns for various skirt styles, etc.
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to pattern making for tops and dresses, covering accurate body measurements, drafting patterns for shift dresses or basic tops, adjustments, and toile creation.
Pattern drafting course would be suitable for people who has some experience in sewing, however it is accesable to anyone who wants to learn patternmaking.
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When you come to a Sewing club session you could choose a project you'd like to work on or bring anything you've already had started and want to carry on. We will give you all the help and professional advice to develop your ideas and finish the project to a very good standard.
If you have some unusual project in mind, please contact Tanya for some advice prior to your lesson.
5 weeks beginners course (tap on image for full size)
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£150
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This course is designed for total beginners or those who have not done any sewing for years and would like to get back into it.
Over a 5 lessons all learners will refresh their existing skills as well as learn new techniques and have a lot of practice with professional advice and help at hand.
First we learn the basics, starting from how to use sewing machine, what are the different presser feet are for and practice doing different kind of stitches.
Then all students will complete up to three projects.
You will be able to choose from these:
This course is a good foundation to provide students with the key skills and techniques to go into more complex sewing, dressmaking and tailoring projects.
Length: 15 hours over 5 lessons.
Cost of materials are not included.
We have some cushion and bag kits available at our studio to buy if you would like.
Over a 5 lessons all learners will refresh their existing skills as well as learn new techniques and have a lot of practice with professional advice and help at hand.
First we learn the basics, starting from how to use sewing machine, what are the different presser feet are for and practice doing different kind of stitches.
Then all students will complete up to three projects.
You will be able to choose from these:
- To make a simple cushion cover with a zip.
- To make a simple small bag.
- To create a cushion with decorative details such as piping, appliqué, draping or frills.
- To make a bigger bag with some more complicated design. (There are a few options to choose from)
- To try patchwork, quilting and freehand embroidery.
- You also will be welcome to pursue your own ideas, if you like.
This course is a good foundation to provide students with the key skills and techniques to go into more complex sewing, dressmaking and tailoring projects.
Length: 15 hours over 5 lessons.
Cost of materials are not included.
We have some cushion and bag kits available at our studio to buy if you would like.
5 weeks beginners course (tap on image for full size)
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£210
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This course has been designed specially for total beginners.
If you have a little or no sewing experience and would like to start learning dressmaking and make your first dress to fit your figure, this course is for you!
Lesson 1: Introduction to sewing. This beginners sewing session is aimed at learners who’ve never used a sewing machine or need a simple straightforward refresher.You will complete a simple cushion cover with the zip, learning the skills required to move forward to sew more ambitious projects.
Lesson 2: Bespoke dress pattern adjustment.
Useful for students who are just starting as well as those who have some experience in dressmaking.
For an extra £15 we offer to make a bespoke pattern, using your measurements so that it could fit perfectly. Any design can be made however we encourage simpler designs for your first dress.
We recommend taking advantage of this as commercial patterns are produced using standard measurements. These take a long time to adjust and the extra time taken will result in your project taking longer than 6 sessions to complete. (These extra sessions are not included in the course price and will need to be booked separately.)
Lesson 3, 4, 5, 6 :
In these lessons you will be shown:
Length of the course - 18 hours over 6 weeks.
Cost of the materials are not included.
Cost of the pattern, calico fabric and materials for the cushion you will be making on your first session are not included in the price of the course, you could bring your own or buy it from our design studio.
You will need to buy your own dress material and a zip ready for the lesson 3, the advice on all you need to get will be given on the first lesson.
If you have a little or no sewing experience and would like to start learning dressmaking and make your first dress to fit your figure, this course is for you!
Lesson 1: Introduction to sewing. This beginners sewing session is aimed at learners who’ve never used a sewing machine or need a simple straightforward refresher.You will complete a simple cushion cover with the zip, learning the skills required to move forward to sew more ambitious projects.
Lesson 2: Bespoke dress pattern adjustment.
Useful for students who are just starting as well as those who have some experience in dressmaking.
For an extra £15 we offer to make a bespoke pattern, using your measurements so that it could fit perfectly. Any design can be made however we encourage simpler designs for your first dress.
We recommend taking advantage of this as commercial patterns are produced using standard measurements. These take a long time to adjust and the extra time taken will result in your project taking longer than 6 sessions to complete. (These extra sessions are not included in the course price and will need to be booked separately.)
Lesson 3, 4, 5, 6 :
In these lessons you will be shown:
- How to use your own pattern to make a dress toile from the calico fabric.
- Learn to cut and put together whole dress.
- You will learn a number of essential techniques, such as how to finish the neckline, to sew set in sleeves and do the hem by hand or on the machine.
- Also, you will learn how to use an overlocker machine to give your dress a professional finish.
Length of the course - 18 hours over 6 weeks.
Cost of the materials are not included.
Cost of the pattern, calico fabric and materials for the cushion you will be making on your first session are not included in the price of the course, you could bring your own or buy it from our design studio.
You will need to buy your own dress material and a zip ready for the lesson 3, the advice on all you need to get will be given on the first lesson.
Make trousers for beginners (tap on image for full size)
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£155
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This course is designed for total beginners. you will not need to have any previous experience in sewing.
Lesson 1: On the first lesson we will go over the basics and you will complete small beginner project, such as making a cushion cover with the zip or a make a small purse/ pencil case. That will give you some essential skills to move on to your trousers project.
During the rest of this course you will learn how to position your patterns correctly and cut your fabric, put together your trousers and sew in a zip as well as attach a waistband and couple of different techniques on how to hem your trousers.
For an extra £15 we offer to make a bespoke pattern for your trousers to make sure they fit you perfectly. This pattern is for you to take home and to use to make more beautiful trousers in the future.
We recommend taking advantage of this as commercial patterns are produced using standard measurements. These take a long time to adjust and the extra time taken will result in your project taking longer than 4 sessions to complete. (These extra sessions are not included in the course price and will need to be booked separately.)
Length of course: 12 hours over 4 weeks.
Cost of materials not included.
This course assumes a simple design trousers, if you would like to add some extra details to your project, that will be fine but make take a bit longer to complete, so you may need to book some extra lessons.
Lesson 1: On the first lesson we will go over the basics and you will complete small beginner project, such as making a cushion cover with the zip or a make a small purse/ pencil case. That will give you some essential skills to move on to your trousers project.
During the rest of this course you will learn how to position your patterns correctly and cut your fabric, put together your trousers and sew in a zip as well as attach a waistband and couple of different techniques on how to hem your trousers.
For an extra £15 we offer to make a bespoke pattern for your trousers to make sure they fit you perfectly. This pattern is for you to take home and to use to make more beautiful trousers in the future.
We recommend taking advantage of this as commercial patterns are produced using standard measurements. These take a long time to adjust and the extra time taken will result in your project taking longer than 4 sessions to complete. (These extra sessions are not included in the course price and will need to be booked separately.)
Length of course: 12 hours over 4 weeks.
Cost of materials not included.
This course assumes a simple design trousers, if you would like to add some extra details to your project, that will be fine but make take a bit longer to complete, so you may need to book some extra lessons.
Make trousers for beginners (tap on image for full size)
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£155
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If you are a total beginner or would like to develop your skills and start making your own clothes, this course is a perfect dressmaking starter project.
On the first lesson we will go over the basics to get you started, then you will do a small project - make a cushion cover with a zip or a pencil case / cosmetic bag.
Next, we will make a pattern together for your skirt, where you will learn some basics in pattern cutting.
On the remaining lessons we will make your skirt, you will learn how to sew invisible zip, attach waistband correctly, make a buttonhole and several options on how to finish the hem.
Cost of the materials are not included in the course price.
For the first lesson you will need to bring some fabric and a zip to make your first project ( cushion cover or a small bag ).
We have kits available to buy at our studio if you'd like.
On the first lesson we will go over the basics to get you started, then you will do a small project - make a cushion cover with a zip or a pencil case / cosmetic bag.
Next, we will make a pattern together for your skirt, where you will learn some basics in pattern cutting.
On the remaining lessons we will make your skirt, you will learn how to sew invisible zip, attach waistband correctly, make a buttonhole and several options on how to finish the hem.
Cost of the materials are not included in the course price.
For the first lesson you will need to bring some fabric and a zip to make your first project ( cushion cover or a small bag ).
We have kits available to buy at our studio if you'd like.
Jersey dress (tap on image for full size)
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£155
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The jersey dress course is for those who have some dressmaking experience. We advise to our students who want to make a dress from jersey to make one first out of woven/ non stretch fabric, as this will give them the knowledge and skills to construct and fit a dress properly.
Jersey fabric is a brilliant material to work with. It usually comes with some stretch which makes it easier to fit, reducing the time needed for your project, especially once you've had some practise.
We will teach you how to make your dress using an overlocker. This machine can help you finish your project quicker and it will look professionally made.
You may need a new pattern for your Jersey dress as the fabric behaves differently to woven fabric. The cost of this bespoke pattern is £15 if made from scratch using your measurements or on the base of your first bespoke dress pattern (if you have one), that will cost £10.
We recommend taking advantage of this as commercial patterns are produced using standard measurements. These take a long time to adjust and the extra time taken will result in your project taking longer than 4 sessions to complete. (These extra sessions are not included in the course price and will need to be booked separately.)
Course length - 12 hours over 4 weeks
Cost of the materials are not included.
Jersey fabric is a brilliant material to work with. It usually comes with some stretch which makes it easier to fit, reducing the time needed for your project, especially once you've had some practise.
We will teach you how to make your dress using an overlocker. This machine can help you finish your project quicker and it will look professionally made.
You may need a new pattern for your Jersey dress as the fabric behaves differently to woven fabric. The cost of this bespoke pattern is £15 if made from scratch using your measurements or on the base of your first bespoke dress pattern (if you have one), that will cost £10.
We recommend taking advantage of this as commercial patterns are produced using standard measurements. These take a long time to adjust and the extra time taken will result in your project taking longer than 4 sessions to complete. (These extra sessions are not included in the course price and will need to be booked separately.)
Course length - 12 hours over 4 weeks
Cost of the materials are not included.
Skirt pattern drafting (tap on image for full size)
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£140
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If you would like to learn the basics of pattern making, this course is a good one to start with.
On this course you will learn :
When you have the first patterns made, next you will learn how to transform them into different designs using pattern manipulation techniques and make couple more patterns with some interesting details to add to your collection.
This course will run over 4 weeks, total of 12 hours.
You will need to bring A4 folder and some calico or plain cotton material for making toiles (calico material will be available to buy from our studio).
On this course you will learn :
- How to correctly take body measurements for pattern making;
- How to draft your first pattern for a straight, A-line, circle and panelled skirt ;
- how to adjust your pattern if necessary
- Make toiles with your patterns;
When you have the first patterns made, next you will learn how to transform them into different designs using pattern manipulation techniques and make couple more patterns with some interesting details to add to your collection.
This course will run over 4 weeks, total of 12 hours.
You will need to bring A4 folder and some calico or plain cotton material for making toiles (calico material will be available to buy from our studio).
Dress pattern drafting
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140
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If you would like to learn the basics of pattern making, learn how to make patterns for tops and dresses this course is for you.
On this course you will learn :
When you have the first patterns made, next you will learn how to transform them into different designs using pattern manipulation techniques and make a few more patterns with some interesting details to add to your collection.
This course will run over 4 weeks, total of 12 hours.
You will need to bring A4 folder, some calico or plain cotton material for making toiles (calico material will be available to buy from our studio), paper for drawing patterns and a ruler , about 50cm long.
On this course you will learn :
- How to correctly take body measurements for pattern making;
- How to draft your first pattern for a shift dress or a base pattern for a top;
- how to adjust your pattern if necessary
- Make toiles with your patterns;
When you have the first patterns made, next you will learn how to transform them into different designs using pattern manipulation techniques and make a few more patterns with some interesting details to add to your collection.
This course will run over 4 weeks, total of 12 hours.
You will need to bring A4 folder, some calico or plain cotton material for making toiles (calico material will be available to buy from our studio), paper for drawing patterns and a ruler , about 50cm long.
Trousers pattern drafting
SKU: 700.954.29
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140
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If you would like to learn to make trousers patterns which fit well, this course is for you.
On this course you will learn :
- How to correctly take measurements for trouser pattern;
- How to draft your base trouser pattern;
- How to adjust your pattern if necessary to make it fit perfect and find the best suitable shape for your figure (you will need to make a calico toile as your homework)
- Make a second pattern of a different fit.
- Explore pattern manipulation options. Learn how to make trousers of different designs, with a variety of different details, using your base pattern.
This course will run over 4 weeks, total of 12 hours.
You will need to bring A4 folder (for your notes), rulers and pencils, if you prefer to use your own...
Also, you will need some calico or plain cotton material to make your trouser toile at home.