This course is aimed at those with an interest in sewing and dressmaking aged 11 – 16. Throughout the 6 week course we’ll take students through the key elements of learning to sew and hopefully fire up their passion for fashion and textiles!
As well as helping with their creativity, learning to sew helps develop coordination and concentration skills, encourages expression through fashion and fabric and complements in-school activities such as textiles classes or Duke of Edinburgh skills activities.
Each course is 6 weeks long and will cover getting comfortable with the sewing machine, understanding how to follow a sewing pattern and sewing an on-trend dungaree/pinafore dress with either buckles or buttons on the straps and two length options.
Our sewing classes are relaxed and friendly, taking place at our beautiful studio at Holme Grange Craft Village in Wokingham, Berkshire. Students get to use our brand new digital Janome sewing machines and class sizes are capped.
Please note we are a Covid-19 Secure Further Education venue and have implemented all government guidelines. Please see our FAQ’s page for further information.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
The class includes expert instruction, use of the machines, tools, threads, interfacing etc and you’ll keep a copy of the dungaree pattern so you can make it again outside the class.
YOU NEED TO BRING
1.5m of medium to heavy weight fabric (min 145cm wide). We suggest 10oz denim, corduroy, canvas or even furnishing weight fabric – you want something that will hold its shape. If you aren’t sure, please contact us.
Matching thread – we provide a wide choice of coloured threads to use during the class but if there is a specific colour match or top-stitching colour you would like, we recommend bringing your own
Dungaree buckles & jean buttons (you can purchase these on the day or online) OR 2 buttons of your choice.
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner (1)
This course is aimed at those with an interest in sewing and dressmaking aged 11 – 16. Throughout the 6 week course we’ll take student through the key elements of learning to sew and hopefully fire up their passion for fashion and textiles.
TEACHER
Various
Our classes are non-refundable so please make sure you’ve checked your diary carefully and read our Class FAQs before booking. These also cover lots of other questions so please do read them!
Please note you’ll receive a confirmation email upon booking and you’ll also receive a reminder email the week before your class. If you don’t receive these, please check your junk/spam folder.