{"product_id":"dressmaking-basic-pattern-cutting-and-pattern-hacking-skills-evening-workshops","title":"Friday Afternoon Dressmaking Workshops - 5 Sessions - Bring Your Own Project","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDoes sewing your clothes appeal to you but you find it daunting to pick the right pattern, fabric, size or to tackle the project, including fitting on your own? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur beginner friendly “Friday Afternoons Dressmaking Workshops” are aimed at helping you create the elegant, timeless and beautiful pieces that you will want to recreate countless times and you’d want to reach out for many occasions. At these workshops we will cover all the basic principles of dressmaking, from taking measurements to choosing the right fabric for the pattern, choosing the right size, making pattern adjustments based on your body measurements, cutting out, working with different types of fabrics, including stretch fabrics, setting in sleeves, facings, plackets, collars, burrito method, sewing buttonholes, gathering, finishing touches such as french seams and flat fell seams and more, whilst sewing the actual garments that you can wear with pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a series of 5 workshops taking place every Friday 3pm-6pm starting from the 4th of September until the 2nd of October. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring these workshops you will learn the techniques you need to master sewing with different types of fabrics and using different dressmaking sewing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach time you will be spending 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. This includes measuring, making adjustments if needed, cutting out and then sewing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will also have the opportunity to shop for the fabrics and other sewing supplies during breaks or after the workshop using a special workshop discount.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis series of workshops is for all levels of sewists, from beginners to experienced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prior to the workshop we will contact you to help choose the project and suitable fabric for it. If needed, you will then be supplied with a sewing kit including fabric, paper sewing pattern with instructions, thread and any other sewing notions required for making your garment, \u003cstrong\u003ein time for you to pre wash the fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e. Y\u003cem\u003eou have the option to visit Lamazi studio for purchasing these supplies in person or we will send you a payment link with the options of fabrics to choose from. \u003cstrong\u003eThe sewing kit, pattern and materials are not included in the workshop listed price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach workshop participant can benefit from using a special discount code for purchases on the day.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need to bring your own sewing machine on the day. Please let us know in advance if you’d like to use one of our machines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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 ensure that everyone will have plenty of time with your tutor for tips and guidance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3pm - 6pm including tea \/ coffee break. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lamazi Fabrics Studio is located in the centre of Horsham in West Sussex at  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnit 1, City Business Centre, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 Brighton Road, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorsham,  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRH13 5BB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree parking is available on site (subject to availability). \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will provide *tea\/coffee and snacks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have any dietary requirements or further questions please let us know.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e- Tips for taking measurements, finding the fabric grain and cutting out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e- Types of woven fabrics and how to work with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e- How to use a commercial patterns, essential pattern alterations based on your measurements  and fitting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e- Dressmaking techniques and finishing touches relevant for each garment: such as sewing with french seams, using bias binding,  burrito method, sewing buttons holes, zips and more.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe are looking forward to sewing with you at our studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancelation policy\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lamazi Fabrics Limited","offers":[{"title":"5 Sessions starting from 4 September 2026","offer_id":56934690718074,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2984\/8478\/files\/makeyourownsweater_de709add-6560-42de-974b-1cde380e77fe.png?v=1772128497","url":"https:\/\/lamazifabrics.com\/products\/dressmaking-basic-pattern-cutting-and-pattern-hacking-skills-evening-workshops","provider":"Lamazi Fabrics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}