Curtain Making
The course will cover the following; -
Learning about the 'hardware' - rods, tracks, hook types etc.
Cutting out
Measuring up
Pattern matching
Calculating fabric requirements
Sewing 'mini'curtains A tab-top curtain
A Gathered Heading Tape curtain
'Goblet' or 'Pleated' headed "
Design and fabric considerations and sources
Linings - integral and detachable
Weights and hand sewing finishes
The classes are very small(approx 4)and fully illustrated notes are provided so that students don't need to be distracted writing up their own notes.
Dressmaking for Beginners and Intermediate
Frightened by zips? Bewildered by pattern instructions? Always wondered if you were sewing it 'right'? then this is the course for you.
If you haven't sewn a skirt before or would like to have support, then tackle this new project with an experienced tutor. Just bring your own fabric, sewing machine and skirt pattern(and other appropriate requirements such as a zip etc.)and you will gain so much more confidence. You will learn quicker and easier ways of doing things, get a better finish, make sure that your skirt will fit and pick up lots of other tips in the process. Small and friendly classes of approx. 5 students.
Sewing For Beginners
Classes are small(a maximum of 5)and we will cover the following; -
How your Sewing Machine work.
Threading up and bobbin winding.
Sizes and types of machine needlen, how when and why you would change them.
All about fabrics and threads.
Getting thread tension right.
Basic sewing equipment.
Types of seam and how to finish edges to prevent fraying.
We will turn up a hem on a skirt or pair of trousers.
Make a lined tote bag.
Sew buttonholes.
Sew on buttons by hand and by machine.
Make a zipped make-up bag.
Machine care and maintenance.
There will be fully illustrated notes throughout so that students need not be distracted by writing their own notes. Please note that you will need to bring your own machine and book and pay in advance.
