Intro to Garment Making - 3 Sessions - Trousers or Skirt
Learn how to use a sewing pattern and make a garment from start to finish.
Level 3: Designed for students who have completed Levels 1 + 2 (or equivalent) and are ready to start making clothes. Choose from a range of patterns suitable for novice dressmakers.
*This course is a shortened version of our 6 week course, here you can concentrate on completing a single garment of your choice. The course can be repeated if you'd like to make several different garments.
In this class you will cover:
- How to read and use commercial patterns and unravel the language of dressmaking.
- How to use pattern sizing and fabric guides.
- How to prepare and cut out fabric.
- Inserting a zip.
- Creating a waistband.
- Creating patch or in-seam pockets.
- Finishing seams and hems.
Materials: The sewing pattern is included, you are only required to bring fabric for the garments. The machines, equipment & sundry materials, such as basic thread colours and interfacing are provided.
*On booking we will send you a list of suggested patterns and ask you to choose. You might have a pattern of your own to suggest and we'd be happy to tell you whether it would be suitable or not.
Booking a class at Ray Stitch entitles you to 10% off everything in-store for one week where our team are happy to help and advise on fabric.
What next? Check out our LEVEL 4 Garment Making Classes Here