Dressmaking (Fashion Sewing)-9 weeks

This course caters for those who wish to learn how to make up a pattern in fabric of their choice.  Students learn how to cut out, sew, fit and finish their garment.  Individual attention is given to students to cater for different levels of competence, from beginners to advanced. 

Beginners are advised to choose a simple pattern to enable them to learn basic sewing techniques while students at a more advanced level may choose a more complicated pattern – dress, suit, coat, etc. 

Equipment for Dressmaking Course: 

• Simple pattern for skirt or trousers – Simplicity, Style, Butterick or Vogue. 

• Fabric to suit pattern. 

• Lining to suit fabric, if required. 

• Interfacing for waistband – Vilene. 

• Thread to suit colour of fabric. 

• Thread for tacking – contrasting colour. 

• Zip to suit colour of fabric – if required. 

• Scissors for cutting fabric and scissors for cutting paper (old scissors). 

• Tape Measure 

• Dressmaking pins 

• Needles – machine and sewing needles. 

• Taylor’s chalk – to contrast with fabric 

• Seam ripper. 

Dressmaking Beginners  

Students are advised to choose a reasonably simple pattern to begin with.  A skirt or simple shift dress are ideal choices for the beginner. 

Patterns are available readily online on  

1. Sewoverit London Sew Over It Online Shop | Sewing Patterns – Sewing Classes – Fabric   (Patterns are available via postage or can be printed on A0 size paper.  

1. Vibesandscribes (Online) Vibes & Scribes Ireland | Shop Online | Wool, Fabric, Books and More!Burda Code 6252 Midi & Mini Skirts w/Pockets 

1. Simplicity Your Sewing Pattern Destination (Trousers- 8389)  

1. Patterns by Mood 300+ Free Sewing Patterns | Mood Sewciety (MDF 350-Dress)  

1. Tilly and the Buttons www.tillyandthebuttons.com (Cleo- Dungaree Dress/ Stevie-Top & Tunic) 

Tidy up at the end of class is essential.  It would be greatly appreciated if all students would help out. 

Thank you in anticipation of your co-operation in leaving the room in good order for the next class group.  It is much appreciated. 

Tutor:  Oxana Hefferon