Jersey Dressmaking Workshop

Dates & Times: 10-4pm Saturday 31st May

Location: Ymca Lytham, Mythop Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4HB

Cost: £55: Includes all materials (based on doing a short sleeved T-shirt, extra material can be purchased on the day) but pattern must be prepared prior to the workshop

choose from a number of recommended patterns (male, female or child’s, with a range of styles & complexities); Instructions on preparing your pattern for the workshop will be sent on the confirmation email.

What you'll learn & make: Learn an abundance of basic dressmaking techniques; how to lay & cut out pattern pieces, stretch stitches, creating seams, hems, attaching a neckband, cuffs, twin needle, topstitching. Choose from our range of cotton/viscose jerseys or Ponte Roma.

The timings of this workshop should enable you to leave with a finished product but each person will work at a different pace so please be aware you may have tasks to complete at home to finish your garment.

Who is this suitable for: Over 16's- Confident beginner- This workshop doesn't require you to have any existing dressmaking knowledge but you must be able to use a sewing machine confidently.

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• This Wednesday, 21st May, 12:00 pm, Beach Bag Workshop in Lytham St Annes
• This Friday, 23rd May, 10:00 am, May Social Sewing in Lytham St Annes
• Next month, 2nd June, 06:30 pm, Overlocker Basics Workshop in Lytham St Annes

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