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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 a
fabulous hand made wardrobe.

Dressmaking for Beginners

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
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 & trims
Sizes available: UK 8-18

About your turor @ Crafty Sew&So...

Course tutor and founder of

Crafty Se&So, Sarah Wadey
is a trained fashion
designer. During her career
as a womens and
childrenswear designer she
has worked for many of the
fashion industrys major
high street retailers and has
seen first hand how
garments are professionally
constructed in factories and
sample rooms.

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 thats 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 with us now!

Week 1&2: Woven Top

Using 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 your
top.

You will learn how to:

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 button
and loop fastening, hemming

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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 first
session 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 given
throughout the sessions with plenty of time for
questions.

You will learn how to:

Measure yourself fot the perfect fitting skirt
Read and use a commercial pattern
Construct a garment inc. sewing seams,
finishing seams, inserting a zip, hemming
options, attaching a waistband, buttons and
button holes
Optional: darts, lining, other fastenings.

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Week 5&6: Make it 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

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

offered on the patterns (trousers or soft jacket)

Continue Dressmaking with Crafty 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 synthetic
fabrics 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.com

for details of all upcoming courses and classes

or contact Sarah@craftysewandso.com

Dressmaking with Crafty Sew&So...

Upcoming course dates:
workshop title:

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6 week Dress making

for beginners course

Wednesday 9th July

Tuesday 2nd Septmber

Little girls pinafore

dress

9.15-11am
Friday 4th July & 11th July
Thursday 21st & 28th August 6.30-8.30

Sheered sundress

Saturday 5th July

Friday 11th July
Friday 1st August

2-5pm
13-3pm
6-9pm

1950s vintage style

Dress in a day

Tuesday 29th July

Saturday 16th August

10am-5pm
10am-5pm

BYO dressmaking
sessions

Wednesday 20th & 28th

August

6.30-9pm

BYO open sewing

sessions

Thursdays throughout July

& August

10.30am 12.30pm

Please go to our website

www.craftysewandso.com

to book your place on all courses and classes

or contact Sarah@craftysewandso.com

time:
6.30-9.pm
2.30-5pm

Please go to our website

www.craftysewandso.com

for details of all upcoming courses and classes