The Summer is coming and now is the time to spruce up your wardrobe ahead of the holidays!
Everyone wants to step out in style on their Summer holiday and what better way to do that than in your own tailor made dress. This workshop will take you through the whole process, step by step, to make your own Summer Dress in a relaxed paced workshop that gives you time to create a toile if needed. Simply select your favourite pattern from our wonderful array of summer dresses and lets get sewing!
How about making the Ada Dress, it's a simple but striking shape and incredibly straightforward to make up. The crossover sits high enough to be comfortable but you can always add a secret press stud underneath if you prefer a bit more security
Or try the Kate, it's a very versatile shift dress with bust darts and a slightly curved side seam to give shape. Bias binding neatens the neckline, pockets and the sleeves on Versions 1 and 3.
Perhaps Audrey is your girl? an easy-to-make dress, this swing dress features flattering princess seams, short sleeves, and much-loved pockets built into the side panels. Flattering in all the right places this flared knee-length dress can be shortened to create a tunic if preferred with a fuss-free round neckline finished with a simple facing
What you will learn on the Summer Dress Workshop
- How to measure yourself and select the correct size from the pattern information
- How to layout the pattern pieces correctly on your fabric
- How to cut out the pattern pieces you need accurately
Skill Level
Confident Beginner
What's included in the Workshop:
- 10% off any other fabrics purchased on the day of your course
- Use of all machines and sewing tools
- Use of our sewing threads in a variety of neutral colours
- All tapes and interlinings
- Calico for toiles
- The paper pattern with instruction booklet
- Tea/coffee and cakes will be included so please let us know any dietary requirements at the time of booking
- We have a lovely on site cafe The Makers Kitchen, serving delicious lunches, posh coffee and cake should you with to treat yourself!
What you need to bring:
- Fabric - Have a look at the sizing on the pattern you want to make on the website or contact us for quantities depending on the size you are making.
- Matching sewing threads
- Any sewing tools or equipment you want to use from home - but not sewing machines please
Tutor
Emma Smith
The Summer is coming and now is the time to spruce up your wardrobe ahead of the holidays!
Everyone wants to step out in style on their Summer holiday and what better way to do that than in your own tailor made dress. This workshop will take you through the whole process, step by step, to make your own Summer Dress in a relaxed paced workshop that gives you time to create a toile if needed. Simply select your favourite pattern from our wonderful array of summer dresses and lets get sewing!
How about making the Ada Dress, it's a simple but striking shape and incredibly straightforward to make up. The crossover sits high enough to be comfortable but you can always add a secret press stud underneath if you prefer a bit more security
Or try the Kate, it's a very versatile shift dress with bust darts and a slightly curved side seam to give shape. Bias binding neatens the neckline, pockets and the sleeves on Versions 1 and 3.
Perhaps Audrey is your girl? an easy-to-make dress, this swing dress features flattering princess seams, short sleeves, and much-loved pockets built into the side panels. Flattering in all the right places this flared knee-length dress can be shortened to create a tunic if preferred with a fuss-free round neckline finished with a simple facing
What you will learn on the Summer Dress Workshop
- How to measure yourself and select the correct size from the pattern information
- How to layout the pattern pieces correctly on your fabric
- How to cut out the pattern pieces you need accurately
Skill Level
Confident Beginner
What's included in the Workshop:
- 10% off any other fabrics purchased on the day of your course
- Use of all machines and sewing tools
- Use of our sewing threads in a variety of neutral colours
- All tapes and interlinings
- Calico for toiles
- The paper pattern with instruction booklet
- Tea/coffee and cakes will be included so please let us know any dietary requirements at the time of booking
- We have a lovely on site cafe The Makers Kitchen, serving delicious lunches, posh coffee and cake should you with to treat yourself!
What you need to bring:
- Fabric - Have a look at the sizing on the pattern you want to make on the website or contact us for quantities depending on the size you are making.
- Matching sewing threads
- Any sewing tools or equipment you want to use from home - but not sewing machines please
Tutor
Emma Smith