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Thurs 28 April - 9.30 am to 12noon - 5 consecutive weeks

Mon 9 May - 6.30pm to 9pm - 5 consecutive weeks

Skill Level: ✂✂ Know The Basics – Next Steps

Teacher: Rosemary

Course Cost: $250 including class workbook

Location: Sewing Adventures Studio Salisbury

Blending together our Finishing Techniques Course and our Zipper Essentials Course this mixed course will develop a basic skill set used in dressmaking.  The course will outline skills typically used in dressmaking, alterations and the maintenance of garments both new and old - PLUS all the techniques for invisible and dress zips.

The course will outline the skills that make the difference between an amateur and professional finish.

Our Extension for this course is the Finishing Dress Weekend where you learn to put all you have learnt into practice on Sat 11 and Sun 12 June.

Skills Covered:

• Sewing Straight Seams
• Curved Seams - clipping, easing and notches
• Under Stitching
• What Is Facing
  
• Learning About Top Stitching
• What is Binding
  
• Simple collar / neat corners
• Applying invisible and dress zips
• Using zipper feet
• Mastering lapped zips

• Full Class Workbook
  
• Fabric Samples for the course
  
• Professional teaching in a fun and friendly environment
• 12 hours of sewing tuition 
• Tea, coffee and biscuits to keep you going

You will need to bring/supply:

• Your Sewing Machine
• Details will be provided after booking

Skill Level: ✂✂ Know The Basics – Next Steps

• I know my machine well
• I can thread with ease and know all about my bobbins
• I can troubleshoot and fix basic issues
• I understand sewing machine tension
• I can change my machine needle 

Please read our booking terms and conditions for our classes before purchase.