Other courses

Sewing machine basics

 

Introduction to dressmaking

 

Beginners Pattern Cutting

 

Sewing techniques

 

Pattern Cutting - Trouser Block

 

Pattern Cutting - Skirt Block

 

Private one to one sewing lessons

 

 

 

 

Understanding course levels

Level key:

Level 1 – no sewing experience necessary or in need of refreshering

Level 2 – having basic sewing experience (for example, have experience of sewing a skirt)

Level 3 –Intermediate sewing skills (for example, have experience of sewing a basic dress or blouse)

Level 4 – Advanced sewing skills (for example, having experience of sewing a pair of trousers)

Level 5 – experienced achieving professional looking garments and achieving a perfect fit

 

The 3 Hour Skirt

Half day workshop                             

£85.00

LEVEL: 2

'Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime'.

Don't buy an overpriced pencil skirt. You give us £85.00 and we'll teach you how to make your own pencil skirts. Never again will you need to spend £30.00 on a skirt from TopShop or worse, £49.00 for one from Zara. After this 3 hour workshop you will be able to sew your own skirts for a fraction of the price.

This workshop is suitable for those with basic sewing skills (you must be able to use a machine). If you do not have these skills, please complete the sewing machine basic workshop before applying for this course. During this course you will construct a skirt (from a commercial pattern which we supply and which you can keep) but please bring your own fabric as well as a matching skirt length (7") zip - if you are an advanced sewer then you can bring a concealed zip.  

 This course will teach you how to:

        Take correct measurements to choose pattern size

        Read the pattern envelope

        Read and follow pattern instructions and layouts

        Use basic sewing tools

        Lay and cut out fabric

        Identify markings and trace these from pattern to fabric

        Sew darts

        Insert zips

        Finish seams

        Hem skirt

Things to bring: Shears/fabric scissors, tape measure, small sharp pointed scissors, pins, paper scissors, Scotch tape, interfacing, dressmakers carbon paper, tracing wheel and a seam ripper. Don't worry if you haven't got everything on the list, we may be able to provide some things. You will also need to bring with you the fabric of your choice, matching thread, interfacing and a skirt length (7 inch) concealed zip also matching. If you are unable to source your own fabric, you can purchase our fabric pack at a cost of £5.00. This packs includes fabric, interfacing, thread and zip.

Date

Time

Cost

Book now

Sat 28/4/12 12 - 3pm £85.00 book now
     

 

All courses take place at Unit K103, The Biscuit Factory, Tower Bridge Business Complex, 100 Clements Road, London, SE16 4DG. The nearest tube station is Bermondsey on the Jubilee line.

Booking Terms:

All bookings must be paid for in full at time of booking.  If you do not wish to pay online, then you may do so by sending a cheque.  Your place will not be confirmed until the cheque has been received and payment cleared.  Please contact us should you wish to pay by this method.

All fees are non-refundable in the event that you are unable to attend.  You may however be transferred onto another course or to the same course on a different date (subject to places being available). 

Classes are limited to 10 students and at least 3 students are needed to make a class.  In the event of under-subscription, classes may be cancelled or postponed.  We will give you as much notice as possible should this happen and you will be able to  transfer to another course or a receive full refund.  We will not be held liable for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result.

 

 

Home   |   Booking Form   |   Courses   |   Timetable   |   Contact

Copyright (c) 2010 - 2012 The Creative Sewing Studio All rights reserved.