Choose your own pattern and I’ll guide you through interpreting the ‘lingo’. How to choose your best size, choosing the right fabric, cutting and sewing – all with help at hand.
Making your own clothes is extremely satisfying. You can obtain a perfect fit and have something completely unique, But it’s difficult knowing where to start. Commercial paper pattern sizes bear no relation to shop-bought, and all those fabrics to choose from? If you’d like to learn to make your own clothes, but are struggling to get started, then this short course will give you a great foundation. Or if you’ve already done some dressmaking, then learn tips and techniques to help you improve the finish.
How to use commercial paper patterns and learn garment-construction techniques.
Depending on your skill level and the complexity of the pattern you have chosen, there will be time to make at least 1 garment but you may be able to make more. There will be some structured tutorials over the 3 days with plenty practical time.
Artisan Stitch provides sewing classes and creative textile art workshops. It’s run by a lifelong sewist (since age 7) and degree-trained textile artist/designer, Jen Skedd. Jen has a passion for all types of sewing and textile arts. She has over 45 years sewing experience and over 25 years in teaching/mentoring roles.
Would you like to take your sewing to the next level? Perhaps you’ve already made a few dresses and even completed some trickier projects and now you’re ready to develop your basic machine sewing skills to professional standard.
Perfect for the complete beginner who wants to conquer the fear of sewing machines. The morning is divided into two halves starting at the very beginning. Learn how to thread a sewing machine, wind a bobbin and build confidence with control.
Embroider workshop is offered by Fabrication Crafts for all skill level. Textile workshops in Leeds City Centre, Learn to felt, block print, embroider & much more over one day or a series of workshops.
Why not come along a make a dress in a day with our dressmaking tutor Kate. We have patterns you will be able to use but need to bring please 22' inch zip, 1.3m of fabric if fabric 150cm wide,2.3m if fabric 115cm wide , matching thread, fabrics could be a light weight denim, medium weight cotton.
In this 3 hour workshop you will be taught how to set up a sewing machine ready for free-machine embroidery, have a go at doodling with the machine and then design and make your own framed textile picture to take home. Cost includes all tuition, materials & equipment & tea/coffee.
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