Learn to Sew a Shell Top Thursday 4th & 11th May, 7-9:30pm £80.00

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May 4, 2023 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm UTC+01
Location: 2 Hazelwood Lane, Palmers Green N13 5EX
Latest Activity: Apr 24, 2023

Brighten up your wardrobe with a classic top and be proud that you made it yourself!

Come join us at Stitch and learn how to make this shell top with expert seamstress and pattern cutter Nadira Dean.

Nadira is an expert seamstress and pattern cutter with over 30 year of sewing experience. She has enjoyed working with fashion designers such as Alice Temperley, M&S, Top Shop and Dorothy Perkins. Nadira also runs her own craft brand called Sew with Your Heart (see Etsy for her fabulous makes).

In her class she will demystify the sewing pattern by teaching you how to read it, place it correctly on your fabric and cut your pattern ready for sewing. You will construct a very stylish shell top that is flattering for any body type. It can be made in a variety of fabrics and can be extended to make a dress.

Skill Level: This class is for a sewer that has taken our Learn to use a sewing machine class or knows there way around a sewing machine already.

What you will cover in this class:

- Step by step instructions on how to use sewing patterns

- Instructions on understanding symbols on sewing patterns

- How to prepare fabric and lay patterns on to cut out

- Sewing patterns to your size

- The order to sew your garment up

- You will also be covering :

How to use facing (interfacing)

Darts

Back key hole and loop

Stitching and fitting in sleeves

Side splits

Finishing edges and hemming.

- Everyone will receive printed instructions

Please bring fabric either plain or patterned with a two way print on cotton or linen.

Light weight fusible interlining (also called interfacing), thread to the colour of your fabric and a button.

We have a collection of fabric in our Stitch shop. If you do wish to purchase from us please do so in advance.

- When booking please write in notes your dress size please for your pattern.

Width of Fabric: Top size:

115cm (45') All sizes : approx. 1.6-2 mt

150 (60") All Sizes : approx. 1.2 -5 mt

All equipment is provided. We have Janome sewing machines on site.

Do bring a notebook in case you wish to jot down ideas.

CLASS SIZE: 6

COST: £80.00

DURATION: 5 hours (over two days)

DATE & TIME: Thursday 4th & 11th May, 7-9:30pm

LOCATION: Stitch Crafts and Classes! 2 Hazelwood Lane, Palmers Green, N13 5EX

Tea, refreshments and biscuits are provided!

Please ensure you have read fully our terms and conditions.

(This is a class for adults not suitable for children).

We look forward to sharing our love of sewing with you!

Kind regards,

The StitchN13 Team xxx

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