Florence Dress - Sewing Workshop
£115.00
The Florence Dress
The Florence Dress is a relaxed fit, easy to wear, midi-length dress perfect for cooler weather. It can be worn day to night, the ultimate transitional garment for your wardrobe.
Version 1:
Bound placket with flat collar, three quarter length darted sleeves and gathered skirt with cut away pockets.
Version 2:
| Size Range | Misses (UK 6-20) | Curvy (UK 20-34) |
| Sewing Level | Advanced Sewer |
| Notions Required |
Version 1: 4 x buttons (Misses) | 5x buttons (Curvy)| Interfacing Version 2: 1x button | ready-made bias binding (if not making your own) | 1/4" elastic |
Suitable fabrics:
Version 1:
Use a more mid-weight fabric for this style so the darts in the sleeve hold better, this type of fabric will also lend itself for the placket construction.
Linen | Cotton | Chambray | Printed Craft Cotton | Denim (mid-weight)| Needlecord
Version 2:
A light-midweight fabric.
Viscose | Viscose Linen | Rayon | Cotton Lawn | Double Gauze | Linen | Printed Cotton
What you will learn on The Florence Dress Workshop
- Measuring/pattern alterations.
- Cutting out your pattern.
- Attaching the facing.
- Sewing a gathered skirt.
- How to sew in seam pockets.
- How to sew buttons and button holes.
- Finishing your garment.
What you'll need
All you will need for the workshop is the fabric, buttons, and bias binding required to create your Florence dress with - If you can't find a fabric you like at home, why not purchase fabric from the Sew Me Something store on the day?
We have an onsite cafe - The Makers' Kitchen - with a selection of delicious, light rustic food, as well as award-winning Monsoon Estates coffee and scrumptious cakes. Or you can bring a packed lunch if you prefer.
What we provide
- We will provide the paper pattern
- Use of all sewing equipment
- Free Parking
- 10% off purchases made in the Sew Me Something Shop
- Plenty of tea and coffee to keep you going throughout the day!
Tutor
Emma Smith
