MAIN DETAILS
For adults (age 18+) who….
are ready to learn how to make clothes for the first time
want to continue developing their existing dressmaking skills
are confident operating a machine independently, and know how to sew accurate seams and hems
9 weeks
2 hour sessions = 18 hours of learning time
Monday 19th, 26th January, 2nd, 9th, 23rd February, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd March. We will be skipping the 16th February.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
£220
The price you pay reserves you a place at each weekly session, gives you full use of all machines and equipment, and includes your kit to make your toile of practise skills in the first 3 sessions.
DISCOUNTS
When you book and pay for 2 or more people onto the same course in one transaction, you will receive a 5% discount. When you book and pay for 3 or more (any) courses in one transaction, you will receive a 10% discount.
PAYMENT PLANS
We do not provide payment plans through the use of credit provided by lenders such as Klarna, however, we can accept increment payments, to help you spread the cost. Book your place today for £10pp, and pay the balance of £210 by Monday 5th January.
AIMS & OUTCOMES
At the end of the first 3 sessions, you will have made a toile of a fitted skirt with darts, a waistband, and an invisible zip. You will also perfect your seams and hems by exploring a variety of different options. The skills applied to the toile can also be applied to a pair of fitted trousers with a concealed zip on the side seam.
During the next 6 sessions, you will make your very own, completely unique, beautiful “me-made” garment. Crafty Birds advises that you make something that resembles the products shown in the images above, which feature the skills you have practised. If there are any other features and skills on your chosen product which you’ve not learned, providing they’re not too complex, your tutor can help with them as you go.
You will bring your own pattern and fabric to sessions 4 to 9, and can get advice about this from your tutor in sessions 1 to 3.
During the 9 week course, you will learn:
How to use a dressmaking pattern, and understand the different symbols
What a lay plan is and how to use one
How to mark and cut fabric accurately
How to follow commercial pattern instructions
How to construct a fitted skirt
How to sew in darts to shape a garment
How to construct and attach a waistband to skirts and trousers
How to sew in a concealed zip
A variety of seams and hems, and learn which to select depending on the fabric and garment.
READY TO BOOK?
Please complete the form to book your place. This will request a place. Your place will be confirmed following payment. Please look out for an email from Anneka at Crafty Birds with payment details, after submitting the form.