Garment Making Wednesday PM Class | 5: September - October 2023

Garment Making Wednesday PM: Block 5

Dates: September 13, 20, 27 and October 4, 11, 18 2023
Time: 1:15pm – 4:15pm
Price: £85.00
Tutor: Catherine Crew
Skill level: Suitable for all abilities

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Garment Making Wednesday PM: Autumn/Winter 2023 Dates
Block 5. September 13, 20, 27 and October 4, 11, 18 2023 Fully booked
Block 6. November 8, 15, 22, 29 and December 6, 13 2023 Fully booked

Dressmaking and Garment Making
Can’t find clothes to fit? Can’t find styles to flatter? With expert guidance you can make a garment that will be a perfect fit and have a professional finish. This course is suitable for all abilities – if you are a beginner our tutor will take you through the whole process from how to read the pattern, to how to cut your fabric (accurately!), as well learning the skills such as darts, hems and inserting zips. Those with sewing experience can learn new skills and techniques to take your sewing to another level.

Equipment Required

Sewing machine
You will be provided with a Husqvarna Viking sewing machine to use during the class. Please note we cannot guarantee specific models.

Basic sewing equipment, to include:
- Cutting out Scissors
- Small paper scissors
- Pins
- Tape measure
- Fabric marker

Fabric
If you already have a project in mind and have the fabric (and if required, a pattern) then bring these with you. If you don’t have a project in mind the teacher will happy to help and advise you. Dressmaking and patchwork fabrics, along with all your other sewing requirements, are available to purchase in the shop with a 10% discount.

Pattern
If you are attending a dressmaking class you will require a pattern. We stock Simplicity, Tilly and the Buttons, Poppy and Jazz, The Avid Seamstress, Quality Textiles and Sewgirl patterns. You can view our pattern selection online here or if you prefer to browse in store then our staff are happy to give advice. You may want to do this a few days prior to the course or come in a little earlier on the day to ensure you have enough time to choose.

About the tutor – Catherine Crew
Catherine Crew has been valuable part of the Coles shop team for over 10 years. Along with being part of our shop floor staff, Catherine teaches overlocker courses for new owners, as well as more advanced techniques for people who have been using their overlockers for longer. Since 2019 Catherine has studied for Level 2 City and Guilds diplomas in Tailoring and Pattern Cutting and gained distinctions in both; she has also completed a teaching course for adults at Nottingham Trent University.