Two Stitches Freda Dress Sewing Workshop

Create a Child's Dress 

Learn how to make a sweet little girls dress using the Freda dress pattern by Two Stitches. This workshop is suited to someone with basic sewing machine knowledge. If you have no experience then we would recommend completing our introduction to sewing course. The pattern ages range is 6 months to 9 years. 

What you will learn:

• How to read and use a pattern
• How to layout, pin & cut fabric and any interfacing
• How to transfer markings
• How to apply interfacing
• How to sew and finish seams appropriately
• How to neaten armholes and neck
• How to hem the dress
• How to attach a button and create a loop

What you will need to bring:

• Fabric of your choice. We recommend a light or medium weight cotton, corduroy, light denim, and linen blends. Please speak to us to find out the amount of fabric for your size choice. We offer 10% discount for any fabric and notions purchased for this workshop. 
• Iron on interfacing 
• 1 small button 

What’s included:

• Freda dress pattern for you to keep
• Sewing machine
• Thread and all the tools needed for the class
• Hot or cold drinks, biscuits and cakes

Knowledge level:

• Suitable for novices and those with some basic machine sewing knowledge/skill.

Teacher - Alison

Alison has always designed and made things from an early age. After studying commercial fashion design, pattern cutting, manufacturing, knitwear and product design she completed a further degree in Design teaching. She has spent the last 28 years teaching a wide range of design subjects, including textiles to GCSE and A’level standard. Whilst teaching she also completed a City & Guilds in Millinery and has for the past 8 years been creating bespoke couture hats, fascinators, bags and accessories for clients, selling work through bridal shops and makers markets. She has also run fascinator, hen parties and craft classes across the South West.

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