Tuesdays 9.30am - 12.30pm 4 week block (12hrs)
8 spots left
About the Class
Ready to take your first step into dressmaking? Our Make Your Own Clothes Class class is designed especially for beginners who are keen to make their very first handmade piece of clothing. Whether you’ve just finished our Beginner Dressmaking Course or you’re completely new to sewing garments, this is the perfect place to start. In this class, we’ll guide you through the whole process of making your first simple garment, from choosing a beginner-friendly pattern to understanding the instructions and constructing your piece step by step. You’ll build confidence with your sewing machine, learn how to follow a pattern, and pick up lots of useful tips and techniques along the way. Over the course of the block, we’ll help you: Choose and understand a simple sewing pattern Learn the key symbols, markings and terminology used in dressmaking Cut out your fabric with accuracy and confidence Construct your garment with guidance and support Pick up essential sewing techniques that will set you up for future projects By the end of the course, you’ll have created your very first handmade garment – and gained the skills and confidence to keep sewing more! What you’ll need: Basic sewing kit (pins, scissors, unpicker, tailors chalk, thread etc.) Your chosen project (pattern and fabric) – or grab one of our beginner sewing kits from our online shop Use of our fully equipped studio with modern Janome sewing machines and overlockers Skill Level: 1. Stitch Starter (perfect for beginners who want to sew their first garment) - this is a mixed ability class perfect for beginners and intermediate sewers, all will receive a similar level of learning met at their own level and pace. If you have just finished our beginners course and think it's too soon to join this class, it’s not! Now is the most perfect time to continue your learning, doing so in a guided way. We will be on hand to help you create your dream wardrobe. You may or may not get your garment finished during the classes but you will have the skills and understanding to finish at home which you will have learnt from making your toile. Some students like to do a little bit of sewing in between classes but this isn’t a necessity.
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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.