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The Crafty Sew&So Dressmaking for Beginners course will take you from dressmaking novice to

confident creator in just 6 weeks. You will learn

the key skills for dress making through a series

of simple, stylish and wearable projects carefully

selected to teach you the core skills required to

start your dressmaking journey and build afabulous hand made wardrobe.

D r e s s m a k i n g f o r

B e g i n n e r s

N E W 6 W e e k C o u r s e



What will you learn...?

Key dressmaking skills including :

Understanding and using a commericl pattern -

measuring for the perfect fit - pinning and cutting

fabric efficiently - using interfacing - making up

skills - different seam finishes - inserting a zip -

creating a keyhole - finishing seams and hems -

choosing fabric - adapting a pattern

You will make a Skirt (choice of pencil or A-line),

a woven t-shirt and your choice of a button back

collared top, trousers, or a button through skirt

Dessmaking for Beginners

Please provide your own fabric for this course.Full details of fabric requirements and suggested

suppliers will be sent to you after you have booked.

The course fees include commercial

or Crafty Sew&So original patterns and all

notions, interfacing & trimsSizes available: UK 8-18



About your turor @ Cray Sew&So...

But first a foremost Sarah is a dressmaking enthusiast and

an advid home sewer. She has honed her skills through

trial and error- lots of error!

But that’s the only way to learn!

At Crafty Sew&So there are no silly questions. Our aim is

to help you to feel relaxed and encouraged so you can build

your confidence in sewing at your own pace.

Begin your dressmaking journey wh us now!

Course tutor and founder of

Crafty Se&So, Sarah Wadey

is a trained fashion

designer. During her career

as a womens and

childrenswear designer shehas worked for many of the

fashion industry’s major

high street retailers and has

seen first hand how

garments are professionally

constructed in factories and

sample rooms.



Week 1&2: Woven TopUsing a commercial pattern you will learn how

to create a modern woven T-shirt. Step by step

instructions will be given throughout the

sessions.

This project runs across 2 sessions. In the first

session we will discuss how to read and follow a

comericial pattern for the best fit and results,

then cut out a top in your size. We will practice

narrow hems and button loops.

In the second session you will construct yourtop.

Measure yourself for the perfect fit

Read and use a commercial pattern

Pin and cut out a pattern on fabric efficiently

Construct a garment inc. sewing seams,finishing seams, key hole opening with buttonand loop fastening, hemming

You will learn how to:



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Week 3&4: Skirt Using a commercial pattern we will select from

the options available to learn how to create a

fitted A-line or pencil skirt.

This project runs across 2 sessions. In the firstsession we will remind ourselves how to read

and follow a commercial pattern then cut out a

skirt in your size. You will do a practice zip

insertion.

In the second session you will construct your

skirt. Step by step instructions will be giventhroughout the sessions with plenty of time for

questions.

Measure yourself fot the perfect fitting skirt

Read and use a commercial pattern

Construct a garment inc. sewing seams,finishing seams, inserting a zip, hemmingoptions, attaching a waistband, buttons and

button holes

Optional: darts, lining, other fastenings.

You will learn how to:



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A-line skirt

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Week 5&6: Make your own! As a group we will look at the different ways of

customising patterns for fit and also to create your own

look.

You will then choose either the skirt or top pattern to

re-make with styling amendments.

Options for customisation include:

Add a patch pocket or collar to the top

Create a button through opening to the top

at front or back or to the front of the skirt

Add elastic or darts to the top to create a

fitted sihouette

Add pockets to the skirt

make the skirt or top in a different fabric

and learn how to use different seam and hem

finishes to suit

Or if you wish you may make any of the other garments

offered on the patterns (trousers or soft jacket)

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Connue Dessmaking wh Cray Sew&So...Following on from the beginners course there will be a series of

Bring Your Own Dressmaking sessions where you can bring a

pattern of your choice and work through it with our help.

Intermediate dressmakers classes will be available from

September focusing on working with different types of fabrics

including stretch knitted fabrics and more fluid syntheticfabrics and dressmaking for a special occassion.

Or choose from a series of half day and full day courses to

continue to build on your dressmaking skills and knowledge

including making a sheered sundress, a little girls pini dress

with applique or a vintage 1950s style dress.

1 to 1 lessons are also available- Please contact Sarah for details.

Please go to our website

www.craftysewandso.comfor details of all upcoming courses and classes

or contact [email protected]



Dessmaking wh Cray Sew&So... Upcoming course dates:

6 week Dress making

for beginners course

Little girls pinafore

dress

Sheered sundress

1950s vintage style

Dress in a day

BYO dressmaking

sessions

BYO open sewing

sessions

date: time: workshop title:

Wednesday 9th July

Tuesday 2nd Septmber

6.30-9.pm

2.30-5pm

9.15-11am

6.30-8.30

Friday 4th July & 11th July

Thursday 21st & 28th August

Saturday 5th July

Friday 11th July

Friday 1st August

Tuesday 29th July

Saturday 16th August

2-5pm

13-3pm

6-9pm

10am-5pm

10am-5pm

Wednesday 20th & 28th

August

Thursdays throughout July

& August

6.30-9pm

10.30am -

12.30pm


www.craftysewandso.com

to book your place on all courses and classesor contact [email protected]




www.craftysewandso.com

for details of all upcoming courses and classes

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