Ready to take your sewing to the next level? This practical, technique-packed workshop is designed to help you build a toolkit of professional dressmaking skills that will elevate your makes, whether you’re sewing garments, homeware, or accessories.

What you'll learn:

• How to sew a variety of seam finishes including basic, curved, piped and overlocked seams.
• Essential construction techniques such as darts, facings, tailor tacks, zips, bias binding and buttonholes. 
• More advanced skills such as understitching and setting in sleeves
• When and why to use each method for the best finish.

This workshop is ideal for anyone looking to refine their sewing and pick up transferable techniques that can be used across a wide range of projects - not just dressmaking!

Is this class for you: Ideal for those with a little bit of confidence using a machine (threading, regular sewing etc), but wanting to learn techniques.

Materials: All materials are included.

About your Teacher: Maria is an incredible pattern cutter, designer and seamstress. Her love for creating is infectious and you will come away from any of her workshops feeling inspired.

Course Duration: 1 full day

When:  Saturday 4th July 10am - 4pm or Saturday 7th November 10am - 4pm

Venue: The workshop is held in our modern and vibrant studio at the Clothkits shop. We are located in central Chichester, about a 10 minute walk from the train and bus station. The closest car park is The Cattle Market.