On this two-day tailoring course, you will learn and practice essential techniques and intricate hand stitching on a lady's sample jacket front. You will cover many hand-stitched processes, which are lengthy by nature but an essential process for tailoring.

Join us for this one-day fun and supportive class and you will learn all the basics of sewing. During the morning you will learn how to set up and operate a domestic sewing machine and produce a range of stitch samples including basic seams, French seams, hemming, binding, and zigzag finishing. Well move on to learn basic pattern language, cutting techniques and garment construction techniques such as darts and pleats. You will leave with a set of instructions, and your sewing samples.

This course is a great introduction for anyone who is interested in gaining an understanding of how garments are constructed and made to fit. It is a great first step into the world of fashion and making your own custom clothing. You will learn how to draft a standard size 12 block and begin to understand how professional pattern cutters manipulate shapes to create exciting design options. All courses follow on from each other, however, it is possible to take them individually.

This two-day masterclass will introduce you to more advanced sewing skills including a fly zip, facings, a flat collar, pockets and plackets. You will gain an understanding of working with delicate fabrics and handling checks and stripes.