Dressmakers Bootcamp
Short course
In London
Description
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Type
Short course
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Level
Beginner
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Location
London
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Class hours
6h
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Duration
1 Day
Learn how to set up, thread and use a sewing machine from scratch then put your newly found talents to use to make a lovely lined laundry bag followed by a lovely pair of lounge shorts perfect to potter, sleep or picnic in at our beginners dressmaking sewing bootcamp.
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About this course
Learning to use a sewing machine confidently and independently and using your skills to make some lovely items.
Beginners seamstresses and seamsters and people also looking to refresh their skills
Our classes are small and friendly. We are based in a working studio taught by passionate teachers who's skills cover a range of sewing industry careers.
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Subjects
- Sewing
- Dressmaking
Teachers and trainers (3)
Kate Underwood
Teacher
KRYSTEL Qui
Teacher
Rehana Ban
Teacher
Course programme
- Threading the machine
- Winding a bobbin
- Learning the different functions of the machine
- Sewing seams
- Sewing in a straight line
- Sewing curves, corners and pivoting
- Finishing seams and reverse stitching
- Understanding fabrics, grain lines & seam allowances
- Using a pattern
- Pinning and marking fabric
- Understanding pattern markings
- Dealing with elastic
- Putting in a lining
Dressmakers Bootcamp