Absolute Beginners Dressmaking Course (10 weeks)

Get ready to stitch up a storm and learn all the basics of dressmaking in this fun 10-week course! This is a ten-week course and will cover all the essential skills you’ll need to be able to make your own clothes from commercial patterns You will learn how to: • Use the sewing machine • Read and understand paper patterns • Take body measurements for dressmaking • Cut out and mark up fabric • Follow sewing instructions • Complete a variety of sewing techniques • Use tools required, from tape measures to sewing hams • Make best use of fabrics and their differing qualities During this course you will make a dress using a commercial pattern. What you will need to bring: If you have a domestic sewing machine, please bring it along. The tutor has some resources in the classroom, but will also suggest essential equipment to purchase to support your learning experience. A tape measure and yourself is all that is required on the first evening This course is delivered within West Lothian School academic term times