In this course I will take you through the process of choosing a suitable pattern, learning to read it and determine your size, adjusting the pattern to fit your measurements, then cutting and marking your fabric, and finally learning the techniques needed to sew up your garment.
I am passionate about teaching people the skills to confidently read and follow a sewing pattern and to make adjustments to patterns to make the clothes fit them perfectly. I have been teaching these classes since 2011 and have a wealth of experie
nce in teaching, knowing what people struggle with, and how they like to be taught.
With the help of videos, texts and some downloadable files you will work through the whole process from opening the pattern envelope to pressing that final hem.
| Module 1 | Choosing a pattern | |
|---|---|---|
| Lesson 1 | Choosing a suitable pattern | |
| Module 2 | Reading a pattern | |
| Lesson 1 | Reading a pattern | |
| Lesson 2 | Dressmaking glossary | |
| Module 3 | Measuring yourself, choosing a size, adjusting the pattern to create a bespoke fit | |
| Lesson 1 | Measuring, choosing a size & grading/ altering a pattern to fit | |
| Lesson 2 | Why doesn't it fit - Assessment and adjustments | |
| Lesson 3 | Resources and fit for larger bodies | |
| Module 4 | Cutting out your fabric and interfacing | |
| Lesson 1 | Cutting layouts in your pattern instructions | |
| Lesson 2 | Grainline - what is it and why does it matter? | |
| Lesson 3 | Securing and cutting pattern pieces | |
| Lesson 4 | Transferring marks | |
| Lesson 5 | Cutting and attaching interfacing | |
| Module 5 | Darts - sewing, testing and adjusting | |
| Lesson 1 | How to pin and sew your dart | |
| Lesson 2 | Test and adjust your dart | |
| Lesson 3 | Sewing your final dart and pressing it | |
| Module 6 | Support and other stitches | |
| Lesson 1 | Support and other stitches | |
| Module 7 | Seams | |
| Lesson 1 | Marking your seam allowance | |
| Lesson 2 | Pinning and stitching your seams | |
| Lesson 3 | Grading, notching, finishing and pressing | |
| Lesson 4 | Unpicking stitches | |
| Module 8 | Pressing matters | |
| Lesson 1 | Pressing matters | |
| Module 9 | Sleeves | |
| Lesson 1 | Setting your sleeve in | |
| Lesson 2 | Sewing your sleeve and garment seams in one go | |
| Module 10 | Finishing touches | |
| Lesson 1 | Hemming | |
| Lesson 2 | Neckline finishes | |
| Module 11 | Easy hacks | |
| Lesson 1 | hack your pattern! | |
| Module 12 | Sewing with trickier fabrics | |
| Lesson 1 | Stretchy fabrics | |
| Lesson 2 | Denim | |
| Lesson 3 | Corduroy | |
| Lesson 4 | Sewing with plastic | |
| Module 13 | Patterns and companies I love | |
| Lesson 1 | pattern companies I adore | |
| Lesson 2 | Kids patterns | |
| Lesson 3 | Women's wear | |
| Lesson 4 | Menswear | |
| Lesson 5 | And more | |
| Lesson 6 | Fabric shops I love | |
| Module 14 | Resources | |
| There are no units in this module. | ||