Teen-Style Dressmaking Clubs
Teens and pre-teens with a keen interest in fashion and a desire to make their own clothes will love to be part of one of FASHIONSKOOL'S friendly dressmaking clubs which focus on following a commercially produced pattern (of their own choice) for any type of garment or accessory, using fabric which they'll have sourced and selected themselves.
Essentially you will already be able to independently use and thread up a sewing machine, having made some Beginners+ or Intermediate level projects, including some in clothing, ideally at FASHIONSKOOL in our holiday workshops or following on from one of our younger clubs.
Whilst working at your own pace you will be carefully guided to decipher the pattern's jargon and follow its instructions from taking measurements, adapting for a personal fit where necessary and cutting out the paper pattern in the required size to laying out fabric, cutting, preparing, stitching and finishing the garment to a good standard. Gradually you'll build a knowledge of techniques such as making darts, buttonholes, collars and pockets, inserting zips, attaching interfacing and using an over-locker whilst developing your own sewing skills. You'll have the opportunity to develop some pattern cutting skills by making adjustments to patterns to improve the fit, amend the style or to adapt to your own design. As your confidence grows you'll be encouraged to develop and incorporate your own creative textile ideas into your projects such as with fabric manipulation, embroidery, quilting etc.
The dressmaking clubs all have a lovely atmosphere where the students inspire one another and challenge themselves as their confidence grows. It aims to provide you with the confidence and skills to successfully tackle your own future sewing projects independently from home.
There may occasionally be a small amount of prep to do in between sessions; however it is not essential to have your own sewing machine at home. Equipment, threads and light refreshments are all provided.
For your first session you will need to provide:
1. An EASY LEVEL pattern (list of recommended patterns and suppliers given on booking)
2. Fabric (for first-timers 100% cotton is recommended)
3. Trims and haberdashery (where specified on the pattern).
Skill level: Beginners+ - intermediate / age 13+
Spring term 2026 dates: Thursdays 15th January - 26th March (no class on 19th February)
Time: 4.30 - 6.00 pm
Course length: 10 sessions
Cost: £185
Skill level: Beginners+ - intermediate / age 13+
Spring term 2026 dates: Saturdays 10th January - 28th March (no class on 14th or 21st February)
Time: 1.00 - 3.00 pm
Course length: 10 sessions
Cost: £225
Skill level: Beginners+ - intermediate / age 11+
Spring term 2026 dates: Saturdays 10th January - 28th March (no class on 14th or 21st February)
Time: 3.30 - 5.30 pm
Course length: 10 sessions
Cost: £225
Testimonials:
"Thank you for all the support this year, how confident she has become since she joined your classes, she is loving to be part of it and it is all down to you, being such an amazing teacher!!!" Angelica (Trish)
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