1-2-1 Sewing Lessons & Dressmaking Lessons in Kent
Learn sewing in a relaxed environment. Open 7 days a week, 10am - 10pm.
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About Me
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. "
1-2-1 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.
Refreshments are provided on all courses.
FREE 1-HOUR LESSON
I offer a free 1-hour lesson to allow you to see my home sewing studio and to have a go on my sewing machines. We can discuss what you would like to achieve from your lessons and this is also the time to ask any questions you may have.
1-2-1 INTRODUCTION TO SEWING COURSE (2-hr sessions) : £30.00 a session
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 the can make simple garments in my next courses.
1-2-1 INTERMEDIATE DRESSMAKING COURSE (3-hour sessions) : £40.00 a session
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 bring 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 bring your own fabric and threads. You are welcome to use one of my sewing machines, or bring your own.
1-2-1 ADVANCED LESSONS (3-hour sessions) : £40.00 a session
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 bring your own fabric and threads. You are welcome to use one of my sewing machines, or bring your own.