Sewing & Dressmaking Lessons in the comfort of your own home.
Fully mobile service offering lessons in N.W. Kent. 10.00am-10.00pm - 7 days a week
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About Me
I am a fully mobile sewing and dressmaking teacher, offering lessons in your own home . I supply everything you will need to learn all aspects of sewing - so you do not need a sewing machine to start your lessons .
I have gained Distinction in a Sewing Diploma with these comments from the assessor:
"Exceptional work. Your answers were accurate, informative and well presented. This highlighted an excellent insight and understanding of the course content. Congratulations, you should be proud of reaching such impressive grades in each of the modules. It was a pleasure to mark your work."
I also gained Distinction in a Fashion Design & Dressmaking Diploma with these comments from the assessor:
"Fantastic achievement. Your honest and truthful responses revealed your personal progression throughout the course. Your work was descriptive, well detailed and clearly communicated which displayed an excellent insight of the subject matter. Congratulations on your Distinction. "
LESSONS
I have many years of teaching experience so you need not worry if you have never used a sewing machine before or even held a needle before. My lessons will take you from a complete beginner to someone who can design and make their own garments.
You don't even need a sewing machine, scissors etc, as I can supply everything you will need for your lessons.
INTRODUCTORY 1-HOUR LESSON JUST £15
If you are not sure sewing is for you but would like to have a go on a sewing machine then book an 'introductory hour'. We can discuss what you would like to achieve from your lessons and you can ask any questions you may have.
PRICES : Lessons are £25 per hour. However if you would like to learn with a friend or a small group at your house, my prices are :
For 2 people £20 each per hour.
For 3 people £15 each per hour.
For 4 people £12.50 each per hour.
You can use your own sewing machine or
sewing machines can be supplied for everyone.
INTRODUCTION TO SEWING COURSEs (2hour sessions)
For this course everything will be provided: machines, fabric, etc.
If you are new to sewing or haven't sewn for many years, the 'Introduction to Sewing Course' is suitable for you. The course will cover:
- How a sewing machine works.
- The various functions and parts of a sewing machine.
- Threading the machine.
- How to wind a bobbin.
- The importance of using the correct needle and how to change one.
- The various seams and stitches.
- How to sew in a straight line, around a curve and corners.
- Reverse stitching.
- Hemming.
- Fabrics.
- Sewing tools.
- Maintenance of a sewing machine.
This course is designed to take a complete novice to a standard where you can make simple garments in my next courses.
INTERMEDIATE DRESSMAKING COURSEs (2 hour sessions)
These courses are designed for someone who has done the 'Introduction to Dressmaking Course' and/or has some confidence in making simple garments.
Either choose one of my patterns (e.g. top, skirt, dress, etc) that I have in stock or use your own. Patterns will include new skills for you to master, such as:
- Darts.
- Zips.
- Buttonholes.
- Gathering.
- Bias binding.
- Using an overlocker machine and coverstitch machine.
- Using different fabrics.
- French seams.
- Fasteners.
- Interfacing.
- The importance of pressing.
- Smocking.
Course requirements - You will need to supply your own fabric and threads. You are welcome to use one of my sewing machines, or use your own.
ADVANCED LESSONS (2hour sessions)
These lessons will include:
- How to design and make your own garments.
- How to drape fabric on a tailor's dummy.
The first session will include simple swimwear/beachwear, future sessions will include dresses, skirts, tops, etc.
Course requirements - You will need to supply your own fabric and threads. You are welcome to use one of my sewing machines, or use your own.