Dates: Tuesday 15, 22, 29 June & 6 July

Time: 18.30 - 20.30
Duration: 4 sessions
Cost: £80 (includes £5 material cost)
Skill level: Beginner (see Need to know) / Intermediate

Venue: Fred Aldous - Art, Craft & Design Materials

Using commercial patterns can seem like a big step once you’ve mastered the basics of a sewing machine, but make it easy with the help of this course and our seasoned professional, Alison Leese. Over the four sessions learn everything from how to use and read a pattern to fabric cutting, putting your garment together and achieving a perfect finish.

On finishing the course you’ll be able to use a pattern confidently, sew a buttonhole, put in a zip and use an overlocker (a sewing machine that cuts the fabric while finishing the edges!) as well as having a ready to wear A-line skirt.

To get the best from this course you’ll need to be able to thread a machine and bobbin and sew a straight and zig-zag stitch or have taken one of our basic sewing skills courses Beginners sewing: Candy striped make up bag, Basic sewing machine skills and alterations or Beginners Sewing: Zip and buttonhole cushions

Make and Take: An A-line skirt with fitted waistband and zip in a fabric of your choice

Skills at a glance: Understanding and using a commercial pattern, putting together your skirt, how to sew darts, hems, seams and a buttonhole, put in a zip and using an overlocker.

Tutor: Alison Leese

Need to know: So you can make a skirt in your own style, you will need to supply no more than 1.30cm fabric, an 18 cm zip and matching cotton. More information will be emailed to you on booking along with a list of our recommended suppliers. You must be able to thread a machine and bobbin and sew a straight and zig-zag stitch

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Why not take a look at some of our other sewing skills courses?
Beginners sewing: Candy striped make up bag
Sew easy: Introduction to hand embroidery
Basic sewing machine skills and alterations
Creature comforts: Sew a sockee
50s Style snap frame purse
Beginners Sewing: Zip and buttonhole cushions