MAIN DETAILS
£140
4 week course
2.5 hour sessions = 10 hours of learning time
Wednesday 6th, 13th, 20th May, 3rd June. We will be skipping the 27th May
6.30pm to 9pm
Held at Redborne Upper School in Ampthill.
This course has a 2 out of 5 challenge level. Please check the information about challenge levels here
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
The price you pay reserves you a place at each weekly session, all materials, and full use of all machines and tools. You will receive an email in the lead up to the course, with a wide range of both printed and plain fabrics to choose from, to select the one you’d like to make your trousers or shorts with.
DISCOUNTS
When you book and pay for two or more people onto the same course in one transaction, you will receive a discount code to gain 10% off your next booking.
PAYMENT PLANS
When you click to book, you will pay a non refundable deposit of £10 to reserve a place. You’ll then receive an email to choose your fabric and pay the balance. To confirm your place on the course, you must pay the balance 2 weeks before the first session.
AIMS AND OUTCOMES
By the end of the 4 week course, you will have made a pair of shorts or trousers, with an elasticated waistband and pockets, in a beautiful drapey viscose poplin, or viscose challis fabric, perfectly light for the summer months.
During the course, you will learn:
How to use a pattern (template) and and understand the specialist markings and symbols
Develop your understanding of different fabric types and how to work with them
To develop your existing knowledge of the sewing machine, and start using the overlocker to finish the raw edges of fabrics
How to sew an accurate open seam
How to sew a double turn hem accurately
Tips and tricks to getting high quality finishes
How to construct a casing to create an elasticated waistband
How to construct an “in seam” pocket
How to sequence and construct multiple sections of fabric
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
To find out more information about our sewing courses for adults, please click here (opens in new window).
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