Intermediate Garment Making Skills: One Day Skills Workshop


An intermediate garment-making workshop covering construction techniques and professional finishes through practical work on calico samples.
About this course
The workshop focuses on garment construction methods used in commercial sewing patterns. Participants practise a range of techniques on calico samples, with attention to accurate construction and professional finishes that can be applied across dressmaking projects. It is structured as a practical skills workshop for learners beginning to make garments independently or extending their abilities between projects. The content is positioned as a progression from Essential Skills or a beginner dressmaking course.
What you'll learn
- Practise key garment construction techniques using calico samples
- Apply professional finishing methods to dressmaking projects
- Recognise and work with techniques commonly used in commercial patterns
- Use construction skills across a wider range of garment projects
Is this course right for you?
The workshop is intended for learners at an improver or intermediate stage who are beginning to make garments and want to refine their construction skills. It may suit those progressing from Essential Skills or a beginner dressmaking course. The class has a maximum of six participants.
- Aimed at learners developing beyond fundamental garment-making techniques
- Suitable for those starting to sew garments independently
- Limited to six participants
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
5 classes
Selected date
Thu 22 Oct 2026
10:00 – 17:00 • 1 day
£180
66 Essex Road, Angel
Sewing & Clothesmaking team
Book this class →Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
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22 Oct 2026 Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 | Workshop1 day | Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher | 66 Essex RoadIslington, London N1 8LR | £180.00 | Book now |
6 Nov 2026 Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 | Workshop1 day | Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher | 66 Essex RoadIslington, London N1 8LR | £180.00 | |
26 Nov 2026 Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 | Workshop1 day | Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher | 66 Essex RoadIslington, London N1 8LR | £180.00 | |
10 Dec 2026 Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 | Workshop1 day | Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher | 66 Essex RoadIslington, London N1 8LR | £180.00 | |
16 Jan 2027 Saturday | 10:30 - 17:30 | Workshop1 day | Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher | 66 Essex RoadIslington, London N1 8LR | £180.00 |
Fri 6 Nov, 10:00 - 17:00
1 day1 dayFri 10:00£180Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher66 Essex RoadThu 26 Nov, 10:00 - 17:00
1 day1 dayThu 10:00£180Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher66 Essex RoadThu 10 Dec, 10:00 - 17:00
1 day1 dayThu 10:00£180Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher66 Essex RoadSat 16 Jan, 10:30 - 17:30
1 day1 daySat 10:30£180Sewing& ClothesmakingTeacher66 Essex Road

