Sewing skills & Creative sewing
Short course
In Kendal
Description
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Type
Short course
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Level
Beginner
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Location
Kendal
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Class hours
6h
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Duration
1 Day
Set in the inspiring , light-filled workshop of the factory , Kendal, we invite you to join Sarah Peel from CoolCrafting, and Tomoko Alderson from TADesign in a series of classes designed to build skills for dressmaking and soft furnishings. Both Sarah and Tomoko have a background in design and the clothing industry, and our teaching sessions are friendly and informative.
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Start date
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About this course
Free tea and coffee will be provided throuout the session. All practice material in the morning session will be included in ticket price.
Sewing essencials (snips, pencils, pins and needles etc) will be equipped in the classroom.
In the afternoon session, you need bring your material, or you can buy them in the classroom.
If you are booking a morning and afternoon session and dress making day, please either bring a pack lunches, or alternatively town centre is just across the river and we are happy to recommend some lovely eateries. free parking
Booking at www.coolcrafting.co.uk
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Subjects
- Dressmaking
- Soft furnishing
- Sewing
- Fashion
- Textile
Teachers and trainers (2)
Course programme
Morning --Sewing skills "Fastenings"
Learn how to sew the fastenings commonly used in dressmaking and soft furnishings
Key skills will include
Inserting an invisible zip
Inserting a centred zip
Inserting a Lace zip to the outside
Creating a machine buttonhole
Covering and sewing on a button
You will also pick up lots of other sewing tips as well as being able to ask specific questions about fastenings
All practise materials provided
Learn how to sew a zip top bag similar to the rather lovely FatFace one pictured here in this 2.5hr workshop.
Key Skills will include
Using seam allowances
Inserting a centred zip
Making a bag handle
Creating a T bottom on a bag
You will need to bring the following supplies
50cm of 150cm wide soft furnishing fabric
50cm cotton for lining
Tonal thread
2 x 25cm long polyester zips
£28 per session / £50 all day
£20 per session / £40 all day ( full time student)
sewing machine hire £2 per session
Sewing skills & Creative sewing