Garment Construction Course: Improvers (aka Tops & Dresses)

This course is suitable for those who have completed the beginners course or those who already have some garment sewing experience and want to learn some more skills to make a wider range of garments.

You will learn extra sewing techniques, that will allow you to make garments such as tops, waistcoats and dresses.

On this course you will learn how to:

  • 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

EVENING COURSE

START DATE: 24th March 2025

DURATION: Monday for 5 weeks

TIME: 6pm – 8.30pm

LEVEL: beginners+

MAX IN A CLASS: 5

COST: £190

INTENSIVE COURSE

DATE: 14th/15th & 16th May 2025

DURATION: 3 day intensive Wed/Thurs/Fri

TIME: 10am – 2pm

LEVEL: beginners+

MAX IN A CLASS: 5

COST: £190

To book onto this worskhop please contact us by email or phone with your address, 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


Please be sure to read our Terms & conditions.
If you have any questions about classes and learning at Centre Front Studio, please contact us or check out our FAQs page