Dressmaking - Sewing & Patterns - Beginners - Improvers

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€110.

Tutor:
Jess Lucas
This course is aimed at beginners or people interested in learning the basic sewing skills i.e. how to insert a zip correctly, understanding darts, seam allowance and learning how to use interfacing. You will make a toile skirt and put all these techniques into practice. This helps students to understand how a garment is constructed, and they’re totally relaxed because they can make mistakes, without the worry of damaging good material. It is easier to learn when you are not afraid of making mistakes, or worrying about the garment fitting you.

We will also look at industrial patterns and learn the vocabulary & symbols.

Sewing machines available.

Jess has worked in the world of Design, Fashion and Bridal Alterations for over 25 years. Jess loves to share this wealth of knowledge in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Passing on her passion for sewing is always a joy. Helping people to discover the wonderful world of sewing, and seeing their delight in their achievements is a most rewarding feeling. Jess believes we all need somewhere to escape to every now and again, and she sincerely believes that sewing is a fantastic way of doing just that.

Improvers
Tutor:
Deirdre Hannafin
This course is aimed at the intermediate sewer or those who have successfully completed the beginners course and want to progress their dressmaking skills further.

In this class you will make one of the following items:
– Chanel style jacket
– Shirtwaister dress
– Pair of wide leg, tailored trousers

Sewing machines are available for use at the school.

Deirdre’s passion is fabrics and sewing. She worked in the retail of both fashion and interior fabrics. She is a very experienced tutor, having worked with Ashton Adult Ed, and in other schools, for more than 10 years. She enjoys helping students to use & get the most from their sewing machines, and to pass on her passion and knowledge of fabrics and dressmaking.

Phone: 021 4322382
Email: adulted@ashton.ie
Web: https://ashtonadulteducation.ie/
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