DRESSMAKING FOR BEGINNERS COURSE – Saturday 10th January & 21st February 2026

DescriptionDate: 10th January & 21st February 2026 Day: Saturday Time: 10.00am to 4.00pmDuring this 2 day dressmaking course you will make a skirt with a concealed zip. The classes are run over two months to give you time in-between to digest the information and maybe repeat what you’ve learnt at home.The pattern we use for this course is Butterick 6746. Size 8-24. This skirt has four darts and a back zip with a choice of waistbands. It’s an ideal pattern to start with, without being too simple. Learn a host of skills throughout the course whilst making a successful skirt.You will be shown how to choose a pattern using the pattern books, the difference between threads, zips and fabrics before the class even starts.On the course you will learn how to read dressmaking patterns, including all the symbols and their meanings. How to transfer pattern markings and how to sew successful darts.  How to use the sewing machine and how to finish your seams either using the overlocker or sewing machine. How to sew a concealed zip, how to finish the top of the skirt with either a waistband or waist facing & a little about interfacings & finally how to hem the skirt. You will also learn how to fit the skirt to your figure too and how to change the pattern accordingly. Leave with lots of skills and knowledge that you can apply to all your future dressmaking projects.You will need to provide your own materials for this project, all available to purchase from Nimble Thimbles. Sewing machines are provided in the sewing school but you will need to bring your own equipment with you. Once you have booked we can arrange a mutual time for the pre-lesson where you can choose your fabric and get the haberdashery you need for your skirt. Then we will email you a list of the equipment needed for this project.Please note this class is not a learn to sew class but is an introduction to dressmaking techniques. You will need to know how to use a sewing machine.You have the option to pay for each month separately as you go along but you will need to do this in the shop.