Stitch a Pinafore Dress for Autumn Winter

About this course

Participants construct a pinafore-style dress intended for layering over a shirt or T-shirt. The workshop focuses on working with heavier fabrics such as needlecord, corduroy and wool, including techniques for cutting, handling and sewing materials that vary in thickness, nap and drape. It is structured as a focused garment-making workshop for learners developing their sewing skills beyond basic machine use and moving into clothesmaking.

What you'll learn

• Handle heavier fabrics during garment construction
• Apply suitable cutting techniques to fabrics with thickness, nap or drape
• Sew a pinafore-style dress
• Use garment-sewing techniques for constructing a layered autumn or winter dress

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for improvers who are confident using a sewing machine and ready to make clothes. The level suggests learners developing beyond fundamental sewing techniques, rather than those starting with no machine-sewing experience.

Before you go

• Participants must bring their pattern and fabric already cut out.
• Preparation guidance is sent with the booking confirmation.