Teen-Style Dressmaking Clubs
Teens keen to make their own clothes will love FASHIONSKOOL'S friendly dressmaking club which focuses 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 several beginners+ / Intermediate level projects including some in clothing. 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 basic pattern cutting skills by making adjustments to patterns to improve the fit or adapt to your own design and gradually you'll develop your own creative textile ideas to incorporate into your projects.
This dressmaking club has 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 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 specified haberdashery (where appropriate).
Skill level: Intermediate / school years 8 to 11
Spring term 2025 dates: Thursdays 16th January - 27th March (no class on 20th February)
Summer term 2025 dates: Thursdays 24th April - 3rd July (no class on 29th May)
Time: 4.30 - 6.00 pm
Course length: 10 sessions
Cost: £175
Skill level: Intermediate / school years 8 to 13
Spring term 2025 dates: Saturdays 11th January - 29th March (no classes on 15th and 22nd February)
Summer term 2025 dates: Saturdays 26th April - 5th July (no class on 31st May)
Time: 3.30 - 5.30 pm
Course length: 10 sessions
Cost: £215
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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