Little Girls Reversible Pinafore Dress
This course is for you, it is a a lovely project to make a little girls reversible pinafore dress ages 2-6 years. You will learn how to join side-seams. Bag out the neck and armholes and grade the curved seams to allow a smooth curve.
Tutor: Wendy Turner
Aims of the course:
To teach you all the skills you need to become confident with dressmaking.
- Cut out a commercial pattern
- Read a pattern
- Understand terms used
- Cut your fabric correctly
- Methods of putting your garment together
- Tips on which seams to use and where
- Correct pressing techniques
- Professional finishing hints and tips
- Bag out neck and armholes
- Add a decorative top stitch to the neck and armholes
- Apply a hem binding correctly
- Also make buttonholes
Materials needed:
- 70cm of main fabric (maybe needlecord)
- 70cm of contrasting fabric for the reversible side of the dress
- 1.2 m x 3cm matching bias binding
- Matching thread
- 2 buttons
We can provide sewing machines but would prefer you to bring your own if possible.
Materials are available to purchase in store.
Refreshments:
Tea, coffee and biscuits included in your lesson, but you do need to bring a pack lunch to this class.
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