Beginner Dressmaking - 5 day Course

This entry level course is designed for people who want to learn basic sewing terminology, technique, tool fundamentals, fabric cutting and pattern reading. By the end of this course, you will have the skills to create garments based on shop bought patterns.

It is ideal for people who have never sewed or who are beginner sewers looking to improve their skills. The practical elements of this course are interwoven with theory and handy hints, meaning that there is something for everybody.

The first 4 days of this interactive course combines theory and practice to equip you with basic sewing skills. The final day will be spent making a garment using a pattern and applying your newfound skills.

Day 1
• Sewing machine fundamentals.
• Essential sewing tools.
• Stitching varieties.
• Fabric types and behaviours.
• Taking body measurements.
• Dressmaking seams and finishes: plain, top-stitched, French, lapped.
Day 2
• Sewing single and double darts.
• Gathering.
• Knife pleating.
• Making and attaching patch pockets.
• Inserting in-seam pockets.
• Basic zip insertion: lapped, concealed/invisible, exposed.
Day 3
• Sewing buttonholes by machine.
• Sewing buttons by machine.
• Attaching fasteners.
• Inserting facings: standard and bias.
• Using interfacing.
• Under-stitching technique.
• Hemming: standard double fold, invisible and rolled.
Day 4
• Pattern reading, pattern marking and pattern cutting.
• Shirring technique.
• Making and attaching a flat collar.
• Inserting a basic sleeve: flat insertion and pre-seamed.
Day 5
• Making a garment using a pattern.

Equipment Required
• Sewing machine (essential)
• Snippers or embroidery scissors
• Seam ripper
• Pins and pin cushion
• Bobbins
• Thread (spooled)
• Cutting scissors
• Tape measure
• Pencil and notepad
• Ruler

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Haberdashery, fabric, and patterns are provided by the teacher.

You may also like the following events from Laura Rae Craft Co. Teaches Sewing:

• Next month, 28th July, 10:00 am, Intermediate Dressmaking - 5 day Course in Peterborough
• This August, 18th August, 10:00 am, Made to Measure & Pattern Design - 5 day Course in Peterborough
• This September, 6th September, 10:30 am, Dressmaking Module 1 - The Basics in Spalding

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