Pay as you go/Sew – Book as many or as few of these sewing classes as you require, they are held weekly during term times on Monday evenings, Friday Mornings and alternate Friday afternoons. There’s no need to book a set of weeks, which means it’s more flexible for your diary, so ultimately you pay as you want to sew. These classes are very popular.
We provide Tea, coffee and biscuits, tuition and inspiration.
This class is suitable for novice to advanced and you are welcome to bring along any craft or Dressmaking project. We have sewing machines you may use or if you prefer, bring your own.
Tuition will be tailored to your needs and may include from the following –
Cut out a commercial pattern
Read a pattern
Measuring
Learn how alter a commercial pattern to your requirements
Understand terms used
Cut your fabric correctly
Methods of putting your project together
Tips on which seams to use and where
Correct pressing techniques
Professional finishing hints and tips
Help with existing projects where you have become stuck or need to do alterations
You will need to bring an existing project or a pattern of your choice, either craft or clothing.
For Dressmaking projects please choose a multi size pattern. Commercial pattern sizing tends to work out smaller than dress sizes of ready made clothing so please check to ensure your basic measurements fall within the size range on the pattern. (When measuring yourself for this, bring a tape measure around the narrowest part your waist, The fullest part of your bottom/hips and fullest area of your bust, pull tightly enough to get an accurate measurement, don’t add anything for ease.)
Fabrics – Please choose the fabric quantities as advised on your pattern envelope.
Any Haberdashery you may need (We have a small haberdashery shop in the studio)
Aly Warner
