6 Weeks – Sewing for beginners - Make your own clothes. (Limited places)
Over 6 consecutive weeks jump right into making an A-Line skirt, complete with waistband, invisible zip and lining.
Class led by Richelle Corcoran, an industry trained TV/Film costume maker.
For learning purposes everyone will make the same style skirt with a commercial pattern I will provide.
We will tweak the pattern to individual taste with pockets or lowered waistlines/ flare etc ensuring everyone leaves with a garment tailored to their style.
TOPICS COVERED
- Reading a pattern
- Understanding different fabrics and why we choose different fabrics according to garment styles and skill level.
- Tracing the pattern
- Laying fabric correctly, grain lines, selvedge, warp & weft.
- Laying the pattern correctly
- Marking and cutting
- Assembly of a toile
- Tailoring the toile
- Making those adjustments to the pattern
- Starting the final garment
You will be provided with all the materials and equipment. All fabrics sourced from dead stock and remnants from film/TV work, ensuring a delightfully sustainable and eco friendly endeavour.
| Start date | 22nd Oct 2025 |
| Evenings | Wednesdays |
| Time | 18:00 - 20:30 |
| Cost | €120 |
| Duration | 6 weeks |