Sat, 13 Apr
|Cape Town
BEGINNERS GARMENT CONSTRUCTION - SATURDAYS
LEARN TO SEW YOUR OWN CLOTHES if you can already use a sewing machine and know a few basics of sewing
Time & Location
13 Apr 2024, 09:15 – 18 May 2024, 12:20
Cape Town, 32 Palmer Rd, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7950, South Africa
Guests
About the Event
In this Beginners garment sewing course you will learn the basic skills needed for simple garments In the first 6 classes.
In the remaining 4 classes of the 10 class option you will create a more advanced garment with a button stand, collar (shirt) or a dress with similar techniques.
Here is some of what you will learn, there is always more than I can write down here.
- How to read patterns and choose the correct size for you
- About a range of different seam finishes
- How to assemble basic garments like T shirts, trousers/shorts, a skirt or top with facings or binding, dress/shirt
- Cut, fit and sew one intermediate garment of your choice - featuring darts, button stand, collar and cuff - in the 10 class option only
- Learn how to insert sleeves, attach stretch cuffs, create elasticated waistband, insert pockets and so much more.
- Trace a multi sized pattern
- Learn basic pattern adjustments
- Get the benefit of my 35 years experience in sewing. I have a wealth of tips and techniques
OPTION 1
- 6 Classes of 3 hours each
- Includes studio patterns (not to be removed) and use of a studio machine. One Open Studio slot for a prep or catch up session (t&cS apply)
- R3000
OPTION 2
10 Classes of 3 hours each as part of Beginners Intensive, R5000 includes 2 Open Studio slots for use on the course projects only.
OPTION 3
4 classes of 3 hours each - Focus on the intermediate project with button stand, collar or facings - Dresss /Shirt
R2000 includes a pattern if you use one of ours, and 1 Open Studio slot for use on this project only. DATE TO BE CONFIRMED