Length: 3 consecutive weeks

Starting:  Mon 3 Feb 9.30am to 12noon

                 Thurs 6 Feb 6.30pm to 9pm

Teacher: Rosemary 

Class Size: Max of 6

Location: Sewing Adventures Studio Salisbury

Course Cost: $150

Our new Dressmaking Skills 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.

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

Skills Covered:

• Sewing Straight Seams
• Curved Seams - clipping, easing and notches
• Under Stitching
• Inserting an Invisible Zip
• What Is Facing
• Learning About Top Stitching
• Sewing On Button
• Blind Stitching A Hem
• Inserting a Standard Zip
• What is Binding
• An Introduction to Using A Commercial Pattern

• A4 Folder - For All Learnt Techniques
• Class Notes
• Fabric Samples and Zippers
• Professional teaching in a fun and friendly environment
• 7.5 hours of sewing tuition in a group of up to 6 students
• 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 required:

This course is designed intermediate beginners who want to learn more about dressmaking basics.  You to have basic sewing machine skills but no previous overlocker experience is required.  

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