Arts & Crafts
Textiles and Fashion: Beginners and Improvers Sewing to make an Umbrella Dress
Course details
Course code
Q00022091Course date
Start: 28/04/25
End: 07/07/25
Number of classes
9 sessionsTutor
Tasneem AliFee range
Free to £231.00
How you'll learn
Venue
Shama Women's Centre (Leicester)Shama Womens Centre
39 Sparkenhoe Street
Leicester
LE2 0TD
Level of study
Availability
You can enrol online for this course
Course overview
This course is designed for beginners and improvers who want to learn to sew their own dress. You'll develop key skills including measuring, cutting, stitching, and creating a paper pattern. By the end, you'll have made a custom pattern and started constructing your own garment.
Course description
This practical sewing course is ideal for both beginners and improvers who are ready to take the next step — making a dress from scratch! You’ll build confidence with key techniques including accurate measuring, cutting fabric, stitching seams, and creating your own paper pattern. Whether you’re completely new or looking to refresh your skills, you’ll gain knowledge to begin making your own dress.
Learning Outcomes:
· How to measure yourself correctly for a custom fit
· Fabric cutting techniques
· Essential stitching skills using a sewing machine
· How to draft a simple paper pattern for a dress
· Basic construction of an Umbrella dress
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