Clothesmaking

On this course you will learn key skills & processes in garment construction: cutting out, piecing together, fitting, stitching, pressing, the correct and safe use of tools and equipment, understanding and adapting commercially bought patterns and choosing styles and suitable fabrics. You will sample a variety of techniques throughout the course, in addition to working on a garment of your choice- on a 10-week class, beginners should be able to complete a simple dress, top, skirt or trousers- and at least begin a second garment. Returning learners & improvers should be able to move on to a slightly more complex garment and/or experiment with using different construction methods to develop their skills.

Our friendly classes are aimed at learners of all experience levels and will introduce and develop all the key skills & processes you need to know, to enable you to make your own clothes to a professional standard. These include: cutting out, piecing together, fitting, stitching, pressing, the correct and safe use of tools and equipment, understanding and adapting commercially bought patterns and choosing garment styles and suitable fabrics. You will sample a variety of techniques throughout the course, in addition to working on a garment of your choice- in an 8-10 week class, complete beginners will be able to complete at least one garment such as a simple dress, top, skirt or pair of trousers, and potentially start work on a 2nd garment. Improvers & returning learners should be able to move on to more complex garments, potentially using different fabrics & construction techniques

Our friendly classes are aimed at learners of all experience levels and will introduce and develop all the key skills & processes you need to know, to enable you to make your own clothes to a professional standard. These include: cutting out, piecing together, fitting, stitching, pressing, the correct and safe use of tools and equipment, understanding and adapting commercially bought patterns and choosing garment styles and suitable fabrics. You will sample a variety of techniques throughout the course, in addition to working on a garment of your choice- in a 10 week class, complete beginners will be able to complete at least one simple dress, top, skirt or trousers. Improvers & returning learners should be able to move on to more complex garments, potentially using different fabrics & construction techniques.

Our friendly classes are aimed at learners of all experience levels and will introduce and develop all the key skills & processes you need to know, to enable you to make your own clothes to a professional standard. These include: cutting out, piecing together, fitting, stitching, pressing, the correct and safe use of tools and equipment, understanding and adapting commercially bought patterns and choosing garment styles and suitable fabrics. You will sample a variety of techniques throughout the course, in addition to working on a garment of your choice- in an 8-10 week class, complete beginners will be able to complete at least one garment such as a simple dress, top, skirt or pair of trousers, and potentially start work on a 2nd garment. Improvers & returning learners should be able to move on to more complex garments, potentially using different fabrics & construction techniques

Our friendly classes are aimed at learners of all experience levels and will introduce and develop all the key skills & processes you need to know, to enable you to make your own clothes to a professional standard. These include: cutting out, piecing together, fitting, stitching, pressing, the correct and safe use of tools and equipment, understanding and adapting commercially bought patterns and choosing garment styles and suitable fabrics. You will sample a variety of techniques throughout the course, in addition to working on a garment of your choice- in a 10 week class, complete beginners will be able to complete at least one simple dress, top, skirt or trousers. Improvers & returning learners should be able to move on to more complex garments, potentially using different fabrics & construction techniques.

If you are an inexperienced or returning learner with good sewing machine skills and have basic garment making knowledge, then this four-week, full day session course is aimed at progressing your skills and sewing confidence. It will introduce you to, and further develop, a range of key processes and techniques. All learners will work on the same garment, chosen collectively in the first session from one of the following options: a Stretch fabric hoodie top, a Kimono/dressing gown, an A-line skirt, or a Tunic/Kaftan. A pattern template suitable for all sizes will be provided by the tutor. Attendance in the first week is essential, as it covers key preparatory work and information. Participants must bring their chosen fabric in week two, when you will begin garment construction. By the end of the course, learners will have created a professionally finished garment and gained a range of skills for future projects.

On this course you will learn key skills & processes in garment construction: cutting out, piecing together, fitting, stitching, pressing, the correct and safe use of tools and equipment, understanding and adapting commercially bought patterns and choosing styles and suitable fabrics. You will sample a variety of techniques throughout the course, in addition to working on a garment of your choice- on a 5-week class, beginners should be able to complete a simple dress, top, skirt or trousers- and at least begin a second garment. Returning learners & improvers should be able to move on to a slightly more complex garment and/or experiment with using different construction methods to develop their skills.

Our friendly classes are aimed at learners of all experience levels and will introduce and develop all the key skills & processes you need to know, to enable you to make your own clothes to a professional standard. These include: cutting out, piecing together, fitting, stitching, pressing, the correct and safe use of tools and equipment, understanding and adapting commercially bought patterns and choosing garment styles and suitable fabrics. You will sample a variety of techniques throughout the course, in addition to working on a garment of your choice- in a 10 week class, complete beginners will be able to complete at least one simple dress, top, skirt or trousers. Improvers & returning learners should be able to move on to more complex garments, potentially using different fabrics & construction techniques.

Our friendly classes are aimed at learners of all experience levels and will introduce and develop all the key skills & processes you need to know, to enable you to make your own clothes to a professional standard. These include: cutting out, piecing together, fitting, stitching, pressing, the correct and safe use of tools and equipment, understanding and adapting commercially bought patterns and choosing garment styles and suitable fabrics. You will sample a variety of techniques throughout the course, in addition to working on a garment of your choice- in a 10 week class, complete beginners will be able to complete at least one simple dress, top, skirt or trousers. Improvers & returning learners should be able to move on to more complex garments, potentially using different fabrics & construction techniques.

If you are an inexperienced or returning learner with good sewing machine skills and have basic garment making knowledge, then this four-week, full day session course is aimed at progressing your skills and sewing confidence. It will introduce you to, and further develop, a range of key processes and techniques. All learners will work on the same garment, chosen collectively in the first session from one of the following options: a Stretch fabric hoodie top, a Kimono/dressing gown, an A-line skirt, or a Tunic/Kaftan
A pattern template suitable for all sizes will be provided by the tutor. Attendance in the first week is essential, as it covers key preparatory work and information. Participants must bring their chosen fabric in week two, when you will begin garment construction. By the end of the course, learners will have created a professionally finished garment and gained a range of skills for future projects.

Our friendly classes are aimed at learners of all experience levels and will introduce and develop all the key skills & processes you need to know, to enable you to make your own clothes to a professional standard. These include: cutting out, piecing together, fitting, stitching, pressing, the correct and safe use of tools and equipment, understanding and adapting commercially bought patterns and choosing garment styles and suitable fabrics. You will sample a variety of techniques throughout the course, in addition to working on a garment of your choice- in a 10 week class, complete beginners will be able to complete at least one simple dress, top, skirt or trousers. Improvers & returning learners should be able to move on to more complex garments, potentially using different fabrics & construction techniques.

Our friendly classes are aimed at learners of all experience levels and will introduce and develop all the key skills & processes you need to know, to enable you to make your own clothes to a professional standard. These include: cutting out, piecing together, fitting, stitching, pressing, the correct and safe use of tools and equipment, understanding and adapting commercially bought patterns and choosing garment styles and suitable fabrics. You will sample a variety of techniques throughout the course, in addition to working on a garment of your choice- in a 10 week class, complete beginners will be able to complete at least one simple dress, top, skirt or trousers. Improvers & returning learners should be able to move on to more complex garments, potentially using different fabrics & construction techniques.

On this course you will learn key skills & processes in garment construction: cutting out, piecing together, fitting, stitching, pressing, the correct and safe use of tools and equipment, understanding and adapting commercially bought patterns and choosing styles and suitable fabrics. You will sample a variety of techniques throughout the course, in addition to working on a garment of your choice- on a 10-week class, beginners should be able to complete a simple dress, top, skirt or trousers- and at least begin a second garment. Returning learners & improvers should be able to move on to a slightly more complex garment and/or experiment with using different construction methods to develop their skills.

This friendly & supportive 7-week workshop is aimed at learners of all experience levels- and will introduce and develop essential skills & processes to enable you to make your own clothes to a professional standard. In addition to making a garment of your choice, (as appropriate to your experience level), you will also have the opportunity to learn & sample a variety of techniques throughout the course with a weekly skills ‘masterclass.’ Complete beginners will be able to make a simple dress, top, skirt or trousers, whereas improvers & returning learners will be able to move on to more complex garments, potentially using different fabrics & construction techniques.

This friendly and supportive course is designed for beginners and will introduce a range of essential clothesmaking skills and processes. All learners will work on the same garment, chosen collectively in the first session from one of the following options: a Stretch fabric hoodie top, a Kimono/dressing gown, an A-line skirt, or a Tunic/Kaftan
A pattern template suitable for all sizes will be provided by the tutor. Attendance in the first week is essential, as it covers key preparatory work and information. Participants must bring their chosen fabric in week two, to begin garment construction. By the end of the course, learners will have created a professionally finished garment and gained a range of skills for future projects.