With Elaine Hobden

For adults

Join the Magic of Dressmaking:

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dressmaker, this course offers a magical journey of creating garments with a professional finish. The skills acquired will stay with you, ensuring an absorbing and useful hobby for years to come. Feel free to bring new fabrics or give a second life to cherished textiles from your closet.

About the Instructor:

Hello, I'm Elaine Hobden, a lifelong garment maker with a passion for sharing the art of dressmaking. I honed my skills through a City and Guilds Fashion and Design course, where I learned the intricacies of designing garments, drafting and cutting patterns, and the professional techniques of garment construction. My unique touch involves combining hand embroidery with machine embroidery to add a personal flair to my designs.

Course Highlights:

In this comprehensive dressmaking course, I'll guide beginners through a journey of creativity and skill enhancement. Here's what you can expect:

• Fundamentals of Dressmaking:

  • Learn the correct method of measuring the body and adjusting patterns for a perfect fit.
  • Understand pattern markings, laying patterns, and transferring markings for precise cutting.

• Mastering Your Sewing Machine:

  • Gain a thorough understanding of your sewing machine's capabilities.
  • Learn techniques for buttonholes, zip insertions, seam finishings, hemming, gathering, and more.

• Pattern Alteration and Design:

  • Explore the art of pattern alteration to match your unique ideas and preferences.

• Sustainable Dressmaking:

  • Embrace the excitement of using new fabrics or repurposing previously worn garments, sheets, and quilt covers to create sustainable clothing.

What to Bring:

• Your own sewing machine
• Fabric of your choice
• Patterns for your project
• Sewing kit

Course Structure:

• First Day:

  • Introduction and Basics of Dressmaking talk.
  • Measurement method demonstration for your sewing journey.

• Subsequent Sessions:

  • Hands-on learning, pattern adjustments, and guidance for ongoing or new projects.

Price: £75 per person
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

6-Week Beginners Dressmaking Course Sessions

Monday 8th January - 12th February
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Monday 15th April - 20th May
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If you have any questions, call us on 01489 779471.