Introduction To Dressmaking with Tilly and The Buttons' Stevie Tunic Dress Pattern
Are you new to dress making and looking for the perfect project to get started on? Then look no further! With no darts, zips or set-in sleeves, Tilly and The Buttons’ Stevie tunic dress is a great introduction to making your own clothes and the perfect addition to your Summer wardrobe - yay!
In this Sheffield-based four week sewing class we will cover a range of skills including:
Measuring and sizing the pattern
Cutting out the pattern and fabric creating and understanding notches and other markings
Using stabilising stitches and facings to create the rounded neckline
finishing seam allowances
Creating cuffed sleeves
Adding patch pockets
The best bit is you will get your own copy of the Tilly and the Buttons pattern and instruction booklet to keep so that you can make it over and over again.
DATES AND TIMES - The course will run on Tuesday evenings from 7pm til 9.30pm starting on Tuesday 9th July and ending on Tuesday 30th July.
You can decide to provide your own fabric at no extra cost or I can provide it for you for an extra cost of £25. All other materials required for the dress are provided.
If you would like me to provide fabric just pop the Fabric Add On listing in your basket and I’ll have it ready for you at the start of your workshop.
If you are providing your own fabric please check out the recommendations below and the size chart in the pictures so you can make sure you have the correct amount. Don’t forget to get some matching thread as part of the pattern calls for visible stitches.
SKILL LEVEL - Beginners
WHERE’S IT AT - Workshops are held in my studio at Shed 11, Unit 2, Murray Rd, Greystones, S11 7GH. Spaces are limited to 4 for each weekend workshop to ensure you get individual attention, time to ask questions and any help and support you need during the class (and the halftime biscuits go further!).
SEWING MACHINES - Bring your own machine! Each sewing machine has subtle differences and learning on your own machine means you will build confidence using your machine and learn how to adjust its settings for different makes and purposes. Don’t worry if you don’t have or can’t bring your own machine as I have some available for people to use during the workshops.
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS - Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics, such as linen, double gauze, chambray, cotton lawn, viscose (rayon).
AMOUNT OF FABRIC NEEDED - See pictures
If you need any help choosing material you can always drop me an email and I’ll be happy to help!
See below or click the link for my terms and conditions and cancellation advice.
Terms and Conditions
Our workshops are open to individuals aged 18 and up.
All information required for the workshop (including the full address of our Studio) will be sent out in an email prior to the scheduled workshop date.
Each workshop is marked with a skill level required to complete it from complete beginner to advanced. Please take note of these and pick a level suitable for your skillset to ensure you get the most out of the workshop. If you are in doubt as to whether it is right for you drop me a message at helen@badgerandbobbins.co.uk and we can have a chat about it.
Please arrive a few minutes early for your workshop so that you can be set up and ready to start on time - and give yourself a chance to grab a cup of tea and a biscuit before we start.
Cancellations
For cancellations more than 2 weeks in advance of your workshop date a full refund will be given.
If you need to cancel with less than 2 weeks notice you will be offered to change your booking to a new workshop from those available or receive a gift voucher, redeemable in our online shop (can be redeemed against a future workshop or our products), for the value of the workshop.
By purchasing a workshop booking you are agreeing to the terms and conditions as they are laid out above.