Even if you’ve never sewn clothes before, we will get you going straight away, cutting the correct pattern size and pin the paper pattern to your fabric and accurately cut out the pieces.
You will then assemble the dress according to the pattern instructions, but don’t worry, Alison will be there to take you through every step of the way and demonstrate the tricky bits.
By the end of the day, you will have an amazing me-made dress that you could wear out that evening.
Sew Different – Scoop Pinafore
Sew Different was founded by Laura nearly 3 years ago when her passion for sewing, fabric and clothes was starting to consume every moment of her life. Laura had always drafted her own patterns and decided it was time to share them!
The Scoop Pinafore is a casual, over the head tunic designed for you to wear over a top. Its statement square neckline contrasts with the scooped sides, which house large and comfy pockets. The skirt has a slight bubble hem and sits just above the knee (5’ 8”). No zip needed.
Tilly & the Buttons – Bettine Dress
Tilly & the Buttons patterns are a firm favourite with the new wave modern dressmakers and the online sewing community. Designed by Tilly Walnes a contestant on the first series of The Great British Sewing Bee and columnist for Simply Sewing Magazine, Tilly’s patterns are a great starting point for any novice dressmaker, with stylish and wearable designs and easy to follow instructions
Bettine is an easy-peasy throw-it-over-your-head dress. It has a blousy bodice with scoop neckline, kimono sleeves which hang softly around the underarm, turn-up cuffs, elasticated waistline to cinch you in and flattering tulip skirt.
The plain skirt version is a perfect project for beginners, as it's simple to sew, with no fiddly darts, fastenings or set-in sleeves - yay! More experienced? Try the pocket skirt version and optional cuff tabs for a speedy, satisfying project.
Comfortable and gorgeous, this is a dress you’ll want to wear every day. Throw it on with sandals for Summer picnics; dress it up with a necklace for the office or evenings out; or layer it over long sleeves and woolly tights in the colder months.
Tilly & the Buttons – Cleo Pinafore Dress
Cleo is simple to sew, with no fiddly zips and minimal fitting required – hooray! Make it dungaree-style with buckles, or as a pinafore with button fastenings. Choose from mini length or knee length with optional centre-front split, patch pockets on front or back, and optional contrast topstitching.
Wear Cleo all year round, layered over a t-shirt, shirt or sweater – the relaxed style makes it oh so comfortable!
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