Dressmaking and more with Geraldine Sykes - Evenings and Days

Would you like to make your own clothes, soft furnishing or accessories but find commercial patterns confusing? Geraldine has a wealth of information for anyone wanting to make clothing to fit.
From using a commercial pattern and making sure that it will fit you prior to cutting and then every step until you have finished your garment.
Your sewing machine will become a trusted machine as you learn more about it. Geraldine will always share some tips and tricks as the session goes on.

Topics covered will include:

How to read a pattern envelope
How to measure yourself accurately
Choosing the right size and understanding fit
Interpreting pattern markings and cutting layouts
Understanding interfacing and how to use
Learn how to do the following techniques
Stay-stitching
Pocket insertion
Yoke insertion
Interfacing techniques
Darts
Zip insertion
Hems
Geraldine will support you using the correct equipment for your project so that you can continue on your own when you take your project home.

In addition to spending your time crafting, Tudor Rose Patchwork offers a special lunchtime menu at O For Coffee for students. You can choose from a selection of jacket potatoes, sandwiches, paninis, toasties and soups.

You may also like the following events from Tudor Rose Patchwork:

• This Saturday, 28th June, 10:00 am, Make Your Sewing Machine Your Right Hand with Geraldine Sykes in Bedford
• Next Wednesday, 2nd July, 10:00 am, Exploring Patchwork with Bev Mayo in Bedford
• Next Wednesday, 2nd July, 10:00 am, The Beaders Beading Group with Sue Stallard in Bedford