MAIN DETAILS
For children in school years 6, 7, 8, & 9
6 week course
1.5 hour sessions = 9 hours of learning time
Tuesday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th June and 7th July.
6pm to 7.30pm
Held at Redborne Upper School, in Ampthill.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
The price you pay reserves you a place at each weekly session, full use of all machines and tools, and includes your kit to make your project. You have two kits to choose from…
£135
The Parrot kit includes all the essentials to make your kaftan, but no fabric. Perfect if you already have a stash of fabric at home that can be used! Recommended fabrics are found below in the Aims and Outcomes section.
£145
The Peacock kit includes all the essentials, such as pattern pieces and threads (plus more!) and a fabric of your choice. So there’s nothing else you need to bring with you. You will be given fabric options to choose from.
DISCOUNTS
When you book and pay for two or more people onto the same course in one transaction, you will receive a 5% discount. When you book and pay for four or more courses in one transaction, you will receive a 10% discount.
AIMS AND OUTCOMES
By the end of the 6 week course, your child will have made their very own kaftan. A loose fitting, comfortable dress with wide sleeves and elasticated waist, to throw over swimwear at the beach or round the pool. You can choose to make your kaftan in either a light, floaty fabric such as cotton sheeting or lawn, or woven linen, or an absorbent light towelling fabric. We will be using 2.5 metres in total.
During the course, your child will learn:
How to use a pattern (template) and understand the specialist markings and symbols
How to use a lay plan to accurately cut fabric
How to use the sewing machine and different tools and equipment used in sewing
Increase their confidence using a sewing machine, setting the dials and selecting the best stitch settings, and how to solve common problems
How to construct accurate and strong seams
How to “finish” the edge of fabric to prevent fraying
How to insert elastic to provide flexibility to the fit
To think logically-assembling various fabric pieces in a sequenced order
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.
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