Clothes Making & Fashion (Beginners)

Learn new or refresh essential sewing techniques whilst making stylish and original outfits you’ll be proud of – create garments to your taste and fit.

Tutor

Grace Carter-Allen

Dates

CLOTHES MAKING WEDNESDAY BEGINNERS CLASS DATES 2025

Wednesday 8th January – Wednesday 12th February 2025 = 6 weeks
Spring Half Term 19th February 2025
Wednesday 26th February – Wednesday 2nd April 2025 = 6 weeks

Duration

6 or 7 weeks

Tuition Fee

£140 for 7 sessions
£125 for 6 sessions

What you will learn

You will be introduced to the general principles and skills relating to sewing and garment making, also using a commercial pattern.

Entry requirements

A beginners class is suitable for people with limited or no previous experience. Students must be able to understand English.

What you will need to bring along to the class

Commercial Sewing Pattern that says Easy or Very Easy.
No Button holes, zips and stretch fabric for the easy pattern.

Examples of Easy/Very Easy sewing Brand names patterns are:

New Look 6766
Burda 6009
Vogue 1802
McCall’s 8053
Buttrick 6687

A basic sewing kit consisting of fabric scissors, trimming scissors, paper scissors, dressmaker sewing pins with glass heads(about 38mm long), tape measure, fabric marker, seam ripper and hand sewing needles.

You must provide your own materials, fabric, haberdashery and thread to complete your garment.

Location

All Sewn Up, Unit 1, The Coop Centre, 11 Mowll Street, London SW9 6BG.
Tel:  020 7840 0216
Email: admin@lmhs.org.uk

Number of Students

7 maximum

Resources

You will have the use of all equipment in the workroom including: large tables, sewing machines, over-lockers, irons & metal rulers.

How to Apply

Enrol in person, by post or email admin@lmhs.org.uk
Enrolment form available online or on request (by phone or email).

Apply