The G&G Stitch Academy - Dressmaking
Do you have a child that loves to sew? Are they confident in threading a machine and are able to sew basic stitches with minimal supervision? Have they made a few projects and would like to progress their sewing skills and learn how to make their own clothes?
If so, this new half termly after school sewing class will be the perfect option to inspire them and begin their dressmaking journey. This is an ideal progression for those children who they have already attended the G&G Stitch Academy and are now confident with a sewing machine.
Children will be taught how to measure themselves accurately, use a sewing pattern and cut out dressmaking projects accurately. Projects may include leggings, jumpers, skirts and PJ trousers.
Children should be confident and proficient in threading up using a sewing machine to sew basic stitches with minimal supervision. If children are either beginners or less confident with the sewing machine then please see here for the alternative sessions available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Do you have a child that loves to sew? Are they confident in threading a machine and are able to sew basic stitches with minimal supervision? Have they made a few projects and would like to progress their sewing skills and learn how to make their own clothes?
If so, this new half termly after school sewing class will be the perfect option to inspire them and begin their dressmaking journey. This is an ideal progression for those children who they have already attended the G&G Stitch Academy and are now confident with a sewing machine.
Children will be taught how to measure themselves accurately, use a sewing pattern and cut out dressmaking projects accurately. Projects may include leggings, jumpers, skirts and PJ trousers.
Children should be confident and proficient in threading up using a sewing machine to sew basic stitches with minimal supervision. If children are either beginners or less confident with the sewing machine then please see here for the alternative sessions available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
About this workshop
This is a half-termly after-school sewing club for children aged between 7-15 years. There are 5-7 weekly sessions per course. Regardless of age or ability, children will sew a range of projects to further develop their sewing skills. Children will work at a pace that suits them and projects will be tailored to their own level. Projects are likely to be completed over a number of weeks. There will be a skills section of most classes to teach and progress essential sewing skills.
*Please note that for larger projects such as clothing, you may need to purchase fabric to use in the class. You will be notified in advance of this so you have time to get it.
If the class is showing as fully booked, please contact us and we can check availability. Sometimes we can experience a glitch in the website where the workshop appears as fully booked when it is not. We are fixing it as soon as possible.
Further Information
All skills are dependent upon the projects students undertake.
You will Learn:
- How to measure yourself accurately
- How to insert a zip
- How to sew curves on the sewing machine
- How to make a garment using a sewing pattern
- How to do an elasticated waist
- How to sew with stretch fabrics
This class is suitable for children aged between 7-15 years old. Children must be confident in threading the sewing machine independently and be proficient in sewing basic stitches. They must be willing to work on a project over a few weeks and keen to learn and practice techniques at home if they have access to a sewing machine.
- Use of the G&G templates for each project
- Use of the sewing machines and machine thread
*Please note that for dressmaking projects you will need to provide fabric to use in the class. You will be notified in advance of this so you have time to get it. For fabric for the class projects you will be able to have 20% off full priced fabrics in Guthrie & Ghani. These purchases must be made in person in the shop or ordered via the telephone. The discount is not able to be applied online.
You will need your own basic sewing kit including scissors, pins, tape measure, needles and marking chalk. These will be available to purchase from the guthrie & ghani shop, in a handy zippy project bag. Please email [email protected] for more information.
*Please note that for larger projects such as clothing, you will need to provide fabric to use in the class. You will be notified in advance of this so you have time to get it. For fabric for the class projects you will be able to have 20% off full priced fabrics in Guthrie & Ghani. These purchases must be made in person in the shop or ordered via the telephone. The discount is not able to be applied online.
Alison Ivens
Alison has always been crafty and over the years has tried her hand at all sorts, including jewellery making, felting and paper crafts, but over the last few years she has found her passion in sewing and crochet.
After finishing a Fine Art Printmaking degree and Masters in Gallery Studies Alison spent 18 years working as Museum Manager and Curator in a small Lichfield museum, and while this was an important part of her past, she is now enjoying the opportunity to talk dressmaking with our lovely customers.
When she's not at the shop Alison is a mum to two children who, along with her husband, benefit from her dressmaking. Her wardrobe is very eclectic and her favourite pattern is animal print, which she considers a neutral!
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