Dressmaking - Taking Measurements and Commercial Pattern Alterations - June

Does making your own clothes using commercial sewing patterns appeal to you but you find it challenging to know what size to pick and what necessary alterations you can make to achieve better fit? 

Our 2 Part beginner friendly “Dressmaking with Commercial Patterns” Workshop is aimed at helping you take accurate measurements, pick the correct size based on your measurements and make necessary pattern alterations. You will lean how to adjust the pattern pieces to make them suit your measurements before making a toile or final garment. Making these necessary alternations at start will help you sew a better fitting toile will less fitting adjustments needed afterwords. 

During Part 1 of this course you will learn:

• Taking your body measurements 
• Assessing the differences to industry standard measurements and establishing dressmaking cup size.
• Picking the right size
• Finished garment measurements and  wearing plus design ease. 
• Pattern alterations such as: moving bust darts, lengthening and shortening bodice part, grading between sizes, adjusting the shoulder length, adjusting sleeve width and length, full bust adjustment (FBA) and small bust adjustment (FBA).

Following this course you will have the option to attend Part 2 of the course. During Part 2 you will be able to put your learnings into practice by working on your desired sewing pattern, making alternations needed for your measurements and sewing a final garment. Your tutor can help you choose the sewing pattern for this if needed.

You have the option to purchase just one or both parts of this workshop. During part 1 you will learn the techniques but will not have time to sew the final garment. You will need to sew the toile and final garment during the 2nd part of the course. Please choose your desired option from the menu.

At this workshop you will spend a day sewing with others as part of a small group in our studio space surrounded by beautiful fabrics, while learning and developing your skills. 

You will also have the opportunity to shop for the fabrics and other sewing supplies during breaks after the workshop.

Experience:

This workshop is aimed at all levels, from beginners to confident seamstresses as long as you can use the sewing machine and understand garment construction.. It is a perfect opportunity for building your confidence in a safe and supportive environment and for making sewing friends. 

Supplies:

For part 1 you will need a notebook and a pen. We will supply all materials needed for this workshop. 

For part 2 you will need to bring your sewing machine and tools. You will also need a sewing pattern and fabric which you can purchase after part 1. 

Each workshop participant can benefit from using a special discount code for purchases on the day.

Group size: there will be a space for up to 5 people to attend the workshop but the course will go ahead regardless of the group size. This is an ideal number for you to enjoy company while sewing and also ensures that everyone will have plenty of time with the tutor for tips and guidance. 

Time: 10am - 5pm including lunch and tea / coffee break. Please arrive early for quick refreshments and chatter. We will start promptly at 10am.

Location: Lamazi Fabrics Studio is located in the centre of Horsham in West Sussex at  Unit 1, City Business Centre, 6 Brighton Road, Horsham,  RH13 5BB. Free parking is available on site (subject to availability). 

We will provide tea/coffee and snacks. Please bring your own packed lunch.

If you have any dietary requirements or further questions please let us know.

Cancelation policy: this workshop or the supplies purchased for it are non-refundable. However we will try and offer an alternative date subject to availability if you will have to miss the session due to significant personal circumstances.