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Why choose this course?
Unlock your creativity and gain the confidence to make your own clothes in this practical and enjoyable dressmaking course. Whether you are completely new to sewing or looking to develop existing skills, this course will guide you through the techniques needed to create garments using commercial sewing patterns.
You will start by learning the essentials of using a sewing machine, including threading, machine setup, and basic stitching techniques. As your confidence grows, you will explore a range of construction methods and decorative sewing techniques, building the skills required to produce professional-looking results.
The course takes you step-by-step through the process of making a garment, teaching you how to understand and adapt patterns for a better fit, sew darts and pleats, construct seams, insert zips, and finish hems neatly. You will also learn valuable tips and techniques to help you achieve a polished finish and improve the fit of your handmade clothing.
With access to overlocking machines and support from an experienced tutor, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive environment while working on projects that suit your interests and ability level.
By the end of the course, you will have increased your sewing confidence, expanded your dressmaking knowledge, and created garments tailored to your own style and shape.
Class times: 19:00-21:00
Further information
Suitable for the complete beginner and also students with some previous experience. Students must be aged 19+
- How to safely set up, thread and use a sewing machine.
- How to sew a variety of basic and decorative seams.
- How to read and use commercial sewing patterns.
- How to adapt patterns to achieve a better fit.
- How to sew darts, pleats and garment shaping details.
- How to construct and finish garment seams professionally.
- How to insert zips with confidence.
- How to stitch and finish hems neatly.
- How to use an overlocker for garment construction and finishing.
- How to make your own garments from start to finish using dressmaking techniques.
You can sign up for another one of our dressmaking or creative courses.
There is no formal assessment for our adult leisure courses, your work will be reviewed during each class by the tutor.
In addition to the course fee, students will need to provide their own fabric, sewing pattern, and sewing accessories (sundries).