Dressmaking Techniques (ASC81)

Want to boost your understanding of sewing techniques? Come to this Dressmaking Techniques one day workshop to learn how to create high quality finishes for your woven garments. 

What will you learn on this course?

During the course participants will:
•    Understand and sample which woven seam, hem and edge finish is best for specific garments.
•    Learn how to sew darts accurately.
•    Perfect your zip sewing with samples.
•    Sample a neckline facing and practice under-stitching
•    Create and sew an in-seam pocket

The tutor will give a small introduction about the class content and will give a step by step demonstration of each sampled technique. After each step is demonstrated, the attendees are encouraged to sew the technique alone. However, those who require additional support will be assisted by the tutor as and when questions or problem arise. Support will then be given as and when the attendee needs it. 

A full health and safety briefing and hand-outs will be given at the beginning of the workshop.

At the end of the course, you will have developed a number of sewing samples to use as reference for your future makes. Please note, no final clothing make is included in this class. 

Who is this course for?

This one-day course is suitable for adults aged 18+ years working at a beginner/improver level. We suggest that participants have some previous sewing experience. 

At the heart of MAC is a focus on accessibility and inclusion. Please contact us to discuss your specific access needs. Participants will need to be able to control a sewing machine, use pins, scissors and an iron. Dexterity in hands essential. The course requires sitting at a machine or leaning over a table to cut fabric. 

The room is wheelchair accessible. A personal assistant or companion must book a complimentary ticket if attending to provide support.

Do you need to bring anything?

A selection of essential sewing equipment and sample fabric for sampling will be provided. 

We encourage you to bring your own sewing kit consisting of hand sewing needles, thread, tape measure, stitch ripper, pins, scissors (large and small), pens, pencils, ruler, tailors chalk.
Please also bring a notebook and stationary to make notes of the sampled techniques you create. 

You may wish to bring different types of fabric to test sampling techniques, but this is optional. 

If you own a sewing machine and prefer to use it you can have it PAT tested for a cost of £5 and bring it in to use during class. Please contact us prior to your course to arrange and pay. Testing will take place at the start of the class. 

Are there any additional costs?

There are no other costs. 

Who teaches this course?

Sian Riley