Learn to make a Kimono Dress
Workshop hosted by Emie Dine
During
this 2 day course you will learn how to make a kimono dress or top ,
from start to finish, using a paper dressmaking pattern. You will leave
with the knowledge of how to work from a pattern to create your own
garment. This is a great simple pattern that can used to create a top
or dress that can be worn for any occasion – it’s lose fitting so you
can concentrate on learning the dressmaking skills required for a great
staple garment. It can be made in an everyday fabric or something more
spectacular for a special occasion!
When: Thursday 27th April & 4th May 10am-1pm
Cost: £68 including pattern
Skills you will learn
• How to read and alter a pattern
• How to lay out fabric
• How to layout a pattern and accurately cut your fabric
• Sewing a seam
• Understanding construction
• How to press
• How to top stitch
• How to finish raw edges
• How to hem a garment
The price includes the sewing pattern for you to take away and make again and again….the pattern sizes are 8-20, if you are outside this range please contact me and I will source another pattern.
This is a beginner’s dressmaking class so no experience of dressmaking is required but it would be beneficial to have experience of using a sewing machine before or to attend the Learn to use a sewing machine class prior to this course.
You will need to bring the following items to the class –
• If you have your own sewing machine, it would be preferable to bring it along to the class (with the instruction manual, if you can find it!) I do have a small number of sewing machines that can be used.
• If you have a basic sewing kit, it would be great to bring that along too (I can provide a list, don’t worry if you don’t have everything, I’m happy to share my equipment)
• Woven fabric such as cotton or linen, pre-washed at 30֯ and ironed (if you need some advice, please do contact me, I will also bring along some fabrics for you to purchase, if required) Below are the fabric requirements for a kimono dress, you will need less fabric if you decide to make a top-
For 45” wide fabric you will need 4.3 metres
For 60” wide fabric you will need 2.7 metres
You will need to add 70cm if you would like to make a long belt out of fabric too.
• Matching thread
Please contact me at emiedine@gmail.com or via facebook for bank details to pay to secure your place orr to discuss the class in more details.
Adults only
• How to read and alter a pattern
• How to lay out fabric
• How to layout a pattern and accurately cut your fabric
• Sewing a seam
• Understanding construction
• How to press
• How to top stitch
• How to finish raw edges
• How to hem a garment
The price includes the sewing pattern for you to take away and make again and again….the pattern sizes are 8-20, if you are outside this range please contact me and I will source another pattern.
This is a beginner’s dressmaking class so no experience of dressmaking is required but it would be beneficial to have experience of using a sewing machine before or to attend the Learn to use a sewing machine class prior to this course.
You will need to bring the following items to the class –
• If you have your own sewing machine, it would be preferable to bring it along to the class (with the instruction manual, if you can find it!) I do have a small number of sewing machines that can be used.
• If you have a basic sewing kit, it would be great to bring that along too (I can provide a list, don’t worry if you don’t have everything, I’m happy to share my equipment)
• Woven fabric such as cotton or linen, pre-washed at 30֯ and ironed (if you need some advice, please do contact me, I will also bring along some fabrics for you to purchase, if required) Below are the fabric requirements for a kimono dress, you will need less fabric if you decide to make a top-
For 45” wide fabric you will need 4.3 metres
For 60” wide fabric you will need 2.7 metres
You will need to add 70cm if you would like to make a long belt out of fabric too.
• Matching thread
Please contact me at emiedine@gmail.com or via facebook for bank details to pay to secure your place orr to discuss the class in more details.
Adults only
