MAKE A PINAFORE DRESS - SEWING WORKSHOP

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1-1 WORKSHOP PRICE: £180

SESSIONS: 1

TIME: 9-4 with 1 hour lunch break (lunch not provided)

LEVEL: Beginner Plus

PATTERN SIZE: UK: 6-34

DATES: We can run this workshop on Wednesdays or Thursdays. Send me an email if you require a different day and we’ll see what we can do.

HOW TO BOOK:

Click book now to open up our booking form. We will then contact you to arrange payment and discuss your preferred dates.

Buying this class as a gift? Make sure you click the gift voucher tick box on our booking form.

Workshops are held at my home studio in central Falmouth. Address and parking information will be provided upon booking.

TELL ME MORE

The Cleo Pinafore dress remains one of Tilly and the Buttons most popular patterns. It is suitable for Beginner Plus sewists, and has lots of customizable options. You can make it with a classic dungaree style fastening with metal buckles and no sew buttons, or you can use a regular button fastening. It is a great wardrobe staple that you can wear with t-shirts in the summer, and big chunky sweatshirt and tights in the winter. There are two different length options, multiple pocket placement options, and you can even challenge yourself to use a contrasting topstitching thread.

Please note - we may not get the entire dress finished in the class, but you will be well on your way!

TECHNIQUES YOU WILL LEARN

  • Measuring yourself and selecting the right size pattern

  • How to prepare and lay the fabric

  • How to cut correctly

  • Sewing techniques for heavyweight fabrics

  • Patch pockets

  • Topstitching techniques

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?

  • The pattern, which you can take home and use again.

  • Use of all our equipment including Pfaff sewing machines.

  • Tea, coffee and biscuits!

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

  • Fabrics and notions are not included in the price.

  • Matching thread

  • 2 x 30-35mm wide dungaree buckles and no sew jeans buttons (we will have these for sale on the day) OR 2 x 15-20mm buttons

  • 0.4m iron on interfacing

  • Optional: Contrasting thicker topstitching thread

Fabric suggestions:

Heavy or medium weight woven fabrics that hold their shape work best for the Cleo. These include denim, corduroy, cotton drill, gabardine, canvas, wool.

Fabric quantities:

Fabric 45”/115cm wide or wider

Mini length:

  • sizes 4-16 - 1.7m (1 7/8yd)

  • sizes 18-24 - 2m (2 1/4yd)

  • sizes 26-34 - 2.1m (2 3/8yd)

Knee length:

  • sizes 4-16 - 2m (2 1/4 yd)

  • sizes 18-24 - 2.3m (2 1/2 yd)

  • sizes 26-34 - 2.3m (2 1/2 yd)

Fabric 60”/150cm wide or wider

Mini length:

  • sizes 4-16 - 1.3m (1 1/2yd)

  • sizes 18-24 - 1.8m (2yd)

  • sizes 26-34 - 2.1m (2 3/8yd)

Knee length:

  • sizes 4-16 - 1.4m (1 5/8 yd)

  • sizes 18-24 - 2m (2 1/4 yd)

  • sizes 26-34 - 2.3m (2 1/2 yd)

It’s a good idea to have pre-washed your fabric so that you know the shrinking is done before you sew a garment. Wash the fabric on the temperature you normally wash your clothes, or a bit higher.

WHO IS THIS workshop SUITABLE FOR?

Beginner Plus classes are aimed at sewists who know how to use a sewing machine and sew following the seam allowance. You’ve probably tackled a few sewing projects at home, but want to improve your dressmaking skills and start to understand dress making patterns. As there are a lot of steps to making this dress, we can’t guarantee you will finish it in the class.

ABOUT YOUR TEACHER

Helen Shine is a pattern cutter and seamstress who has worked in the fashion industry in London for 10 years. She has cut patterns for several high-end designer brands, including Victoria Beckham, Mary Katrantzou and Karen Millen. She loves sharing the knowledge she has gained over the years with others, to help them on their sewing journey.

TESTIMONIALS

TESTIMONIALS

Wow what can I say!!
I met Helen a few months ago on a course to promote your business and when she said that she’s a pattern cutter I know I would be interested in her business. I went on her course at Stitches and Cream in Falmouth and learnt to make a dress. Helen was so helpful and explained everything so clearly. I didn’t feel silly to ask a simple question because nothing was a problem. I would highly recommend her and her classes. I can’t wait to do more. Also with how clothes are fitting now a-days in shops it’s nice to make an outfit that fits in the correct places. Thank you so much Helen and see you soon xx

Joy - Shift dress workshop

HOW TO BOOK

Click book now to open up our booking form. We will then contact you to arrange payment and discuss your preferred dates.

Buying this class as a gift? Make sure you click the gift voucher tick box on our booking form.

Workshops are held at my home studio in central Falmouth. Address and parking information will be provided upon booking.

CANCELLATIONS

Please click here to view our cancellations policy before booking any classes with us.

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