Next term starting 11 January 2027
Mondays 10am-12
3 places remaining
Mondays 10am-12
3 places remaining
Course fee : £150 if you bring your own sewing machine / borrow one in the studio + £15
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Make Clothes 5 weeks £150 / 165
What will I learn?
Understand how to use a commercial paper pattern to make a garment - suggest for first-timers a simple top, elastic waist or PJ trousers or skirt, using a stable woven fabric such as medium weight cotton - this can be new fabric, or why not upcycle a clean old sheet or duvet cover?
We'll go over how to take your measurements, fabric layout and cutting out.
We'll also look at pattern instructions, haberdashery and a few useful gadgets!
What will I learn?
Understand how to use a commercial paper pattern to make a garment - suggest for first-timers a simple top, elastic waist or PJ trousers or skirt, using a stable woven fabric such as medium weight cotton - this can be new fabric, or why not upcycle a clean old sheet or duvet cover?
We'll go over how to take your measurements, fabric layout and cutting out.
We'll also look at pattern instructions, haberdashery and a few useful gadgets!
Skills required:
You'll need to have some experience of sewing* - its an ideal follow-on course after Beginner Sewing
*Ablility to thread up a sewing machine and bobbin confidently, understand sewing and neatening seams, sewing corners and curves
Made clothing before?
Increase your skills!
Challenge yourself with a different garment style!
I will also demo professional techniques for you to try out.
You'll need to have some experience of sewing* - its an ideal follow-on course after Beginner Sewing
*Ablility to thread up a sewing machine and bobbin confidently, understand sewing and neatening seams, sewing corners and curves
Made clothing before?
Increase your skills!
Challenge yourself with a different garment style!
I will also demo professional techniques for you to try out.
In a small group, you'll be led by Aliss - a specialist sewing tutor offering guidance, technical demos and step-by-step instructions for making your garment.
You'll get expert help, from cutting out your fabric, understanding the pattern instructions to constructing your garment. Your tutor Aliss will guide you through all the necessary steps to help you make your item of clothing.
You'll have opportunities to look at sample fabric + garments, practice and develop your sewing techniques and creative skills, as well as discussing ideas in your group.
For advanced clothes making, you'll have the option to learn simple pattern alterations and more professional finishing techniques, such as adding seam binding, facings and lining.
5 weeks, 2 hours / week
Course fee : £150 if you bring your own sewing machine / borrow one in the studio + £15
Beginner or Intermediate course available if you're not quite ready for Clothes!
You'll get expert help, from cutting out your fabric, understanding the pattern instructions to constructing your garment. Your tutor Aliss will guide you through all the necessary steps to help you make your item of clothing.
You'll have opportunities to look at sample fabric + garments, practice and develop your sewing techniques and creative skills, as well as discussing ideas in your group.
For advanced clothes making, you'll have the option to learn simple pattern alterations and more professional finishing techniques, such as adding seam binding, facings and lining.
5 weeks, 2 hours / week
Course fee : £150 if you bring your own sewing machine / borrow one in the studio + £15
Beginner or Intermediate course available if you're not quite ready for Clothes!
Have a look at some of our previous makes and projects in progress:
