Description
Where: The Clay Factory, Redlake Trading Estate, Ivybridge PL21 0EZ free parking
When: Thursday 6.11.2025 (5pm-7pm)
Level: Complete beginners
What:
This ‘Learn to Use Sewing Patterns – Evening Workshop’ is a hands-on 2-hour evening class designed to demystify sewing patterns. Whether you’re a beginner or want to gain more confidence, this workshop will guide you step by step through reading, understanding, and preparing patterns for your projects.
After completing this workshop, you’ll be ready to join one of our dressmaking or other sewing workshops, where you can put your new skills into practice and take your sewing journey further!
Why:
Sewing patterns can feel overwhelming at first—symbols, lines, instructions everywhere! But once you know how to interpret them, they become powerful tools that open up endless creative possibilities. This class will help you save time, avoid mistakes, and build the confidence to bring your sewing ideas to life.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to take accurate body measurements
- How to read and understand sewing patterns
- How to choose the correct size for your body
- How to adjust a pattern so it fits better
What to Bring:
- A sewing pattern you’d like to work with (make sure it fits your skill level)
- Measuring tape (for body measurements)
- Notepad and pen for notes
What’s Provided:
- Guidance from an experienced instructor
- A welcoming, supportive environment to ask questions and learn at your own pace
Details:
📅 Evening session
⏰ 2 hours long
✨ Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to sharpen their pattern skills
*Workshops are non-refundable, but you can transfer to another workshop or receive a voucher if you cancel more than 14 days in advance
