Thursdays: 12 Jan - 30 March, 1pm - 4pm
Making your own clothes is about learning to BE YOURSELF. Choose your own fabric; fit it to your own unique body; express your own unique style. If you’re tired of wearing low quality, ill-fitting and generic hi-street clothing, then this course is your opportunity to break from the herd.
Led by Stitchery Founder Cassandra Belanger, this is an 11 week, intermediate level course in making your own clothing, for those looking to take their beginners skills to the next level. Topics covered will include: taking body measurements, understanding and adjusting the flat pattern to fit your specific body shape, specialty seams and seam finishes, sleeves, darts, pleats and gathers, fitting and alterations, inserting facing and linings, using an overlocker, buttons and buttonholes, inserting a collar, hems and finishing techniques. You will also learn techniques and tips for a more sustainable making practice.
You will use all the techniques you have learned to complete a garment from a selection of patterns in a fabric of their choice.
This is a beyond beginners level course, which means it’s suitable for returning students, or anyone with previous experience of basic sewing and garment making. We have a Janome 230DC computerised (with speed control) sewing machine available for each student; although you can bring your own if you like. And don’t worry if you might miss one or two classes: we’ve plenty of opportunities to catch up through our additional Sunday Sewing Sessions or private tuition.
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