Intermediate Sewing Course with expert seamstress and pattern cutter Nadira Dean.
In this class you will be sewing this flowy blouse based on a basic pattern which can be adjusted for different seasons (long sleeves or short), occasions (depending on fabric choice) and length so that it could even make a dress! You can add pockets or even a collar to make it unique to your taste. This is an amazing versatile pattern for all body types.
In this class you will learn to master the basic techniques to help you take the next steps in your sewing journey. Concentrating on a few techniques every week four weeks you will have time to learn them thoroughly. This is a great class for people who has taken our 'Learn to use a Sewing Machine' Class or just wanting to further your skills in sewing.
You must know your way around a sewing machine in order to take this class. This class is not for children. Please contact us if you need more information.
We will provide the sewing machine and all the equipment you will need. Refreshments and nibbles will be provided including a warm creative environment.
Fabric
60” wide 1.50 metres
45” wide 2 metres
Iron -on Interlining/ fusing 50 cm, 6mm elastic 1m
Fabrics recommended are cotton, viscose, lawn or poplin. Nothing silky as its much harder to work with!
In the class you will be covering:
Week 1
Learn how to use a paper pattern.
How to lay your pattern on the fabric and to cut out.
How to block fuse fabric to cut out the neck facings.
Sew a rouleau loop and attach to facing.
How to pin the neck facing around the blouse neckline.
Stitch the key hole at the back.
Week 2
Continue with sewing key hole.
Stitch neck facing onto blouse.
Learn to under stitch.
Sew darts on the front.
Gather the back yoke and to sew onto the yoke.
Top stitch across yoke.
Week 3
Gather the sleeve head and sew onto the blouse.
Sew side seams and along underarm to cuff.
Week 4
Make a channel at the cuff.
Thread elastic through.
Stitch hem.
CLASS SIZE: 6
COST: £ 140.00
DURATION: 8 hrs in total.
DATE & TIME: Monday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th November. 7:00-9:00pm
LOCATION: 2 Hazelwood lane, Palmers Green N13 5EX
We all at StitchN13 look forward to meeting you and sharing our love of all things craft!
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