Dressmaking you calm at Yateley Library

Name: Dressmaking you calm at Yateley Library
Start: 2025-05-20T13:15:00.000Z
End: 2025-05-20T15:45:00.000Z
Location: Yateley Library

learn how to use a pattern to produce a garment/toile of your choosing.

Next Session: Tue 06-May-2025 - 13:15

Price: £16.40 (Adults £0.00 / Children £0.00 )

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Dressmaking with Lareen @ Yateley Library

This course is aimed at mixed ability dressmaking although it is expected you can use the basic functions of a sewing machine. You will learn how to read patterns, make and fit a toile and all about the different techniques required for your chosen garment construction. This course is practical and requires a degree of manual dexterity.

You will learn the sewing jargon and techniques required for your individual project whilst being in a friendly, classroom setting, with likeminded people.

By the end of the course you will be able to...

Lay out a pattern correctly onto fabric
Pin the pattern to the fabric
Cut the fabric
Create a toile
Adjust the pattern to fit
Use a sewing machine to sew the garment
Learn sewing techniques according to chosen pattern e.g. zip fastening

What shall I bring? - Sewing machine in working order with relevant presser feet and bobbins; sewing pattern of your choice suitable for your experience; polyester thread for your project; spare needles for sewing machine plus hand sewing needles; pins; fabric scissors; paper scissors; tape measure; Sellotape; pens/pencils; ruler; paper/pad; tailors chalk; old sheet or cheap fabric for toile; fabric required to make your garment (this can be discussed during first lesson).