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PATTERN READING

Bring your own pattern and we’ll teach you all you need to know

178 British pounds

Service Description

With Annabelle Davis Duration: 6.5hrs Suitable for: Beginners Max Class Size: 5 What's included: Pattern tracing paper Use of all the studio equipment and sewing machines All other materials needed All refreshments & freshly baked treats plus a delicious 2 course lunch. A day spent getting to grips with the mysterious language and markings of sewing patterns! We'll go thought all the instructions, fabric qualities, markings and guides and then get started on cutting out the pattern pieces for your garment, with an aim to get you well on the way with your project. Please bring with you a beginners pattern and the required amount of fabric, which will be given on the back of the pattern packet. Look for a pattern that says 'easy' or 'beginners' and also make sure you have any other notions required, such as hooks or poppers etc. A simple top, skirt or drawstring pyjama trousers would be a good place to start - leave the tailored trousers and evening dresses for later! It is a good idea to pre-wash your fabric before you come to avoid shrinkage after making your garment. Please avoid slippery satin or silky fabrics and fabrics with stripes of checks which can be difficult to match at the seams. You will learn: How to read your pattern How to trace off the correct size, leaving the pattern intact for use in another size should you wish How to layout your pattern pieces to make the most of your fabric. How to transfer all the essential markings for darts and notches etc How to set up your sewing machine - and some trouble shooting How to understand the different qualities of fabric How to sew and finish seams neatly You are welcome to bring your own sewing machine, or use one of ours. Accessibility: Please note that most courses are held upstairs. If you have any accessibility concerns, please let us know or check with us before booking. info@oaststudio.co.uk


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PATTERN READING
Bring your own pattern and we’ll teach you all you need to know
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With Annabelle Davis

Duration: 6.5hrs

Suitable for: Beginners
Max Class Size: 5

What's included:
Pattern tracing paper
Use of all the studio equipment and sewing machines
All other materials needed
All refreshments & freshly baked treats plus a delicious 2 course lunch.

A day spent getting to grips with the mysterious language and markings of sewing patterns! We'll go thought all the instructions, fabric qualities, markings and guides and then get started on cutting out the pattern pieces for your garment, with an aim to get you well on the way with your project.

Please bring with you a beginners pattern and the required amount of fabric, which will be given on the back of the pattern packet. Look for a pattern that says 'easy' or 'beginners' and also make sure you have any other notions required, such as hooks or poppers etc.

A simple top, skirt or drawstring pyjama trousers would be a good place to start - leave the tailored trousers and evening dresses for later!

It is a good idea to pre-wash your fabric before you come to avoid shrinkage after making your garment. Please avoid slippery satin or silky fabrics and fabrics with stripes of checks which can be difficult to match at the seams.

You will learn:
How to read your pattern
How to trace off the correct size, leaving the pattern intact for use in another size should you wish
How to layout your pattern pieces to make the most of your fabric.
How to transfer all the essential markings for darts and notches etc
How to set up your sewing machine - and some trouble shooting
How to understand the different qualities of fabric
How to sew and finish seams neatly

You are welcome to bring your own sewing machine, or use one of ours.

Accessibility: Please note that most courses are held upstairs. If you have any accessibility concerns, please let us know or check with us before booking. info@oaststudio.co.uk

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