Description
June 28th , 9.30 – 17.30
8 hours
This intensive one-day class is designed for students who know how to sew, but want to learn how to make a dress that fits beautifully. Working with the dress pattern of your choice (for woven fabrics only), Geri will teach show you tips and techniques for taking accurate measurements, making a muslin, evaluating fit, basic pattern adjustments (blending between sizes, bust adjustments, lengthening/shortening) and altering your pattern. You'll leave class with a finished muslin and a corrected pattern so you can make the dress of your dreams at home!
We keep this class to just six students to ensure you will receive plenty of one on one time with Geri and fitting advice tailored specifically to your body.
Students are requested to bring a dress pattern with a bodice without a button front. Please email to confirm the suitability or to get some advice on choosing a pattern.
Please contact us if you would like to pay in instalments and we can discuss options.
Who is the class for?
This class is suitable for advanced beginners. You should already know how to sew and work with a commercial dressmaking pattern.
What will you learn?
- Taking accurate measurements
- Grade between sizes if needed
- Make simple lengthening adjustments if needed
- Make a bust adjustment if needed.
- Fitting and making adjustments to a toile.
What will you need?
- You'll need to bring or buy your own dress pattern. Your pattern should have a separate bodice and skirt - no shift dresses for this class - and be designed for woven fabrics (not knits). All other materials and tools will be provided.
What is included?
- Use of our sewing machines and overlockers
- Use of a number of high cutting tables
- Use of any equipment you might need
Class size
6
Teacher
Geri is a creative senior pattern cutter with 10+ years experience working in luxury fashion for brands such as The Vampires Wife, Victoria Beckham and Halpern . She is passionate about teaching & mentoring as loves being able to pass her knowledge on and empower others in making their own clothes and advancing their skills whether they be hobbyist or professional within the industry. Check out Geri on Instagram @pattern.wiz
Please read our cancellation policy
Refreshments
Tea, coffee and biscuits/snacks will be available throughout the class. We recommend that you bring lunch with you as there are not many options to purchase lunch nearby.
We have a kitchen with a fridge and microwave here at the studio.
Photography
Photographs are sometimes taken during the class for promotional purposes. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know.
About Our Studio
Our Sewing classes are all held in our spacious sewing studio in Brighton & Hove. Our Sewing studio is easily accessible by train (nearest station Fishersgate) or bus from Brighton. We also have parking on site.
Accessibility
Our studio is only accessible by stairs.
For those who wish to purchase fabric on the day, we offer a 10% discount. If you would like to order your fabric before the class, please email us for a discount code.
If you have any questions, please feel free to Contact us
