Favourite Stretch Dress

Learn how to choose & adjust the correct size pattern, sew confidently with stretch fabric/jersey and quickly run up a fab new dress!
Plus you can use the pattern again to make slightly different styles, lengths, neckline dresses and tops.
Pencil/A-line, mini/maxi/knee length, high neck/low neck, short/long sleeve options available

No. of classes: This project can be completed in 3-5 Stitch Classes - see bring list below for what to bring to your Stitch Class to make this dress

Questions? Email us at [email protected] 

Experience: Suitable for those who know how to thread up and sew seams with a sewing machine and have made at least one item before (though not neccessarily clothing). For adults and children aged 16+.

Sizes: We have patterns in sizes 8-20. If you think you need a smaller/larger size don't worry, you can easily grade your pattern up or down a size in class with our help

Venue: The Sewing Lounge, Hove (click here for information on venue access if you have a disability or injury)

For this project you will:

• Take your measurements accurately
• Adjust fit/shape/size of pattern and cut out your dress in stretch fabric
• Learn best stitches to sew stretch fabric on a domestic sewing machine
• Have a go at using our overlockers too if you wish
• Adjust the fit and mark back onto your pattern to perfect it
• Learn how to apply a t-shirt style neckline and sew easy stretch hems/cuffs
• Take your pattern home so you can make more dresses!
  
  

What to bring:

• Stretch jersey fabric suitable for the dress. Fabric should be a medium weight knitted stretch jersey type (not necessarily a woolly knit, just not a woven/stretch woven!).
• If fabric is 44"- 59" wide bring 3m; if it's 60" wide bring 2m (check the roll end in the shop for width) BUT If you are size 18+ please bring 3m regardless of width of fabric. (nb bring an extra metre if you want to make maxi length) 
• Avoid anything fine or drapey for this first dress
• To use our dress pattern to make a long sleeved top instead bring 1.5m of jersey fabric at least 130cm/51" wide
• Note: All fabric needs washing and ironing before class, unless it is 100% polyester or PU/PVC/Olicloth - or the finished item will never be washed. Check fabric content and any washing/ironing instructions when purchasing fabric 
• A reel of matching good quality sewing thread
• Wear leggings or tights and a vest under your clothes so you can measure up easily and try the dress on part way through
• Glasses if you need them for close up work

Please email us if you have any questions about the workshop - this 'bring' info will be included on your booking confirmation with suggestions of where to purchase.

We provide: sewing machine (or bring your own if you prefer), scissors, pins, chalk, tape measure etc if you don’t have your own

Where to buy fabric: Suggestions of where to buy your fabric locally will be given on your booking confirmation, or to see our list of local fabric shops now click here

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