Learn to Sew Swimwear
Saturday 9am -4pm
8 spots left
About the Class
Swimwear is one of those sewing projects many people want to try, but very few attempt alone. Working with stretch fabrics, lining, and swimwear elastic can feel daunting if you’ve never done it before. In this hands-on workshop we’ll guide you through the process step by step so you can confidently sew your own swimwear. You’ll be able to choose from two patterns: Faye Swimsuit By Closet Core Patterns Sun Star Swimsuit by Helens Closet With expert guidance throughout the workshop, you’ll learn the specialist techniques needed to sew swimwear successfully. What You’ll Learn • Work with stretch and swim fabrics • Cut and prepare stretchy materials accurately • Sew with stretch stitches and specialist machine settings • Attach swimwear elastic • Sew elastic neatly into seams • Construct lined swimwear • Finish edges cleanly for a professional result • Sew curves and stretch seams without distortion • Build confidence working with technical fabrics These are transferable skills you can use for future swimwear, activewear and stretch garment projects. What’s Included You’ll have full use of our fully equipped sewing studio including: • Sewing machines with stretch stitch options • Overlockers • Coverstitch machine (for stretchy hems) • Large cutting tables • Pressing stations • Plenty of space to work comfortably What to Bring • Your chosen pattern • Swim fabric • Swimwear lining (if required by your pattern) you can usually use your main fabric for both • Swimwear elastic • Matching thread Please pop us a message if you would like us to make you a sewing kit for this workshop Is This Workshop Right for Me? This workshop is ideal if you: • Already know how to use a sewing machine • Have always wanted to try sewing swimwear but felt unsure where to start • Would like guidance working with stretch fabrics and elastic • Want to learn new techniques while sewing in a supportive environment This workshop is suitable for advanced beginners and above. It would be helpful if you have previously worked with stretch fabrics such as jersey or sweatshirting, and are ready to develop your skills further by learning to sew with more technical stretch fabrics like swimwear lycra. Please Note Everyone sews at a different pace. You may not finish your project on the day, but you’ll leave with the skills and confidence to complete it at home
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By booking a course or workshop with Ready Steady Sew, you are agreeing to the terms outlined in this cancellation policy. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us prior to booking. Please head to the Cancellation Policy header in the menu tab to view our full policy. Cancellation Due to Non-Attendance We understand that sometimes circumstances change, but we ask for your cooperation with our cancellation policy: Cancellations must be made at least 14 working days before the course start date to receive a full refund. 14 days or less notice: 50% of the course fee will be refunded. 7 days or less before the course start date: 100% of the course fee will be charged Non-attendance without prior notice will result in no refund. To cancel your place, please email us at readysteadysew@hotmail.com as soon as possible. All cancellations must be received in writing via email. Refunds will be processed the same day that you request it. However, please note that the processing time is dependent on Wix Payments (our payment provider) and your bank. We have no control over how long it takes for the funds to appear in your account, but it can take up to 20 business days in total, depending on your bank's processing times. No Refunds for Partially Attended Courses There will be no refunds for partially attended courses. If you decide that the course is not for you after attending part of it, you will not be eligible for a refund. We encourage you to make sure the course is right for you before booking. Transfers to Future Classes If you need to transfer to a future class, you must notify us at least 14 working days before the class start date. Unfortunately, we cannot accept transfer requests within 14 days of the class start date. We are unable to transfer bookings after this time frame as it's not long enough for us to refill your spot, and it takes a spot away from a future student. As a small business, we rely on full classes to remain sustainable, and offering transfers to everyone who requests them would result in under-booked classes. We encourage you to ensure you're available for the dates of the course you book. Once a spot is reserved, it is committed to you, and we cannot accommodate changes to future sessions regardless of the reason.