Saturday Sew Like a Pro – Beginners (Intro to Clothing)

This is the perfect sewing course for you if already have some sewing experience and are wishing to create your very first garment and would like some support and guidance throughout the process!

Your first foray into garment making will start with a simplistic tutor selected pattern, that will be worked on together as a class, which will be able to be altered to fit custom measurements.

Over the duration of the course, you will get to experience basic pattern altering, fabric preparation, understanding pattern layout on fabric, following the grain, garment assembly/order of construction, all of which will culminate in the making of your final garment.

The course includes:

• Understanding the core measurements, choosing a size that match custom measurements.

• Following and understanding pattern instructions.

• Simple fit alterations.

• Mini workshops on staple sewing tasks.

• Selecting appropriate fabrics for the pattern with tutor guidance when working with the fabric/s of your choice.

• Using high quality sewing & finishing processes on the final garment.

Learners are expected to be already competent on the sewing machine. There will be a recap on troubleshooting and how avoid common user errors which will include looking at threading, bobbin filling, correct thread tension etc.

*To get the most out of the course some of the work may need to be completed in your own time.