Improvers – Top & Dress Construction Skills

This course is suitable if you can use a sewing machine, have some experince making basic items and want to learn to make clothes, its also a great follow up to our complete beginners course.

You will create samples of a range of techniques that can be used to make garments such as tops and dresses.

On this course you will learn how to:

  • Use patterns
  • Insert a sleeve using the flat method
  • Insert a set in sleeve
  • Attach an all in one facing (or lining) around the neck and armhole
  • Make a patch pocket
  • Insert a pocket into a seam
  • Create gathers and pleats

EVENING COURSE

START DATE: 22nd September 2025

DURATION: Monday for 5 weeks

TIME: 6pm – 8.30pm

LEVEL: beginners+

MAX IN A CLASS: 5

COST: £190

INTENSIVE COURSE

DATE: TBC

DURATION: 2 day intensive Thurs & Fri

TIME: 9.30am – 3.30pm

LEVEL: beginners+

MAX IN A CLASS: 5

COST: £190

To book onto this class we can send an invoice with payment link, please contact us by email or phone with your email, address with postcode and a contact number.

Skills needed to take this class… 

You should be able to make a simple garment such as a skirt with seams and darts – see content of beginners garment construction

Workshop includes…

  • Supporting written information to take home
  • All materials for the 5 weeks of techniques are included in the cost.
  • Use of studio equipment and tools.** (If you need to borrow a sewing machine for this session please let us know when you book.)

Materials required:

  • None

Location:

  • Our studio in Gateshead see full details here

Other workshops and courses for you

Beginners garment course

5 week course or 3 day intensive for those new to sewing clothes

Saturday Sewing Surgery

Saturday Morning Workshop

Shirts Blouses & Shirtdresses

5 week more advanced course


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