Are you:
a self-taught dressmaker?
just starting out on your dressmaking journey?
a dressmaker with some experience looking to learn some techniques to improve the finish of your garments?
 
This half day workshop could be just what you are looking for!
 
During the workshop you will learn:
different ways to finish off your seams and when to use each
how to sew darts professionally
how to gather fabric
 
This half day workshop is suitable for beginners to dressmaking plus those with some sewing skills which you are looking to build upon. Be prepared to pick up lots of tips and snippets of dressmaking information too throughout the workshop! You will leave this workshop with a series of sample pieces you have made demonstrating each technique covered, for you to keep to refer to in your sewing journey. All the materials you will need on the day are included.
 
The workshop runs from 9:30am-12:30pm. You can bring your own machine to learn on or we have several that can be pre-booked to use.
 
This half day workshop is being hosted by Our Crafty Place CIC in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. It will be taught by Melinda from Handmade by  Melinda and can be booked directly with 'Our Crafty Place' via the attached link.
 
https://ourcraftyplace.co.uk/workshop/dressmaking-techniques-seams-and-shaping/