6-week Dressmaking Course LEVEL 1

Ever dreamed of making your own clothes but not known where to start? This 6-week beginner sewing and dressmaking course in London takes you from complete novice to making a dress of your own. Through practical, hands-on sessions, you'll learn sewing, pattern drafting, garment construction and professional finishing techniques.What you'll learnWeek 1: Introduction to sewing and skirt making

• Using a sewing machine
• Taking accurate body measurements
• Drafting your basic skirt pattern
• Starting to cut and construct your skirt

Week 2: Completing your skirt

• Finishing the construction
• Inserting a zip
• Practising hemming and finishing techniques

Week 3: Basic bodice pattern drafting

• Taking upper-body measurements
• Drafting a basic bodice pattern
• Understanding darts, shaping and fitting

Week 4: Sleeve pattern drafting

• Drafting a basic sleeve pattern
• Understanding sleeve measurements and fitting
• Attaching sleeves

Week 5: Essential construction techniques

• Learning different seam types and seam finishes
• Practising accurate stitching, pressing and assembly
• Attaching garment components
• Preparing patterns and materials for your final dress

Week 6: Make your first dress

• Constructing a simple dress
• Combining your bodice and skirt patterns
• Practising assembly and finishing techniques

Each student has their own sewing machine, and essential equipment is available throughout the course, so you can focus on learning. Classes are small, which means personalised guidance at every stage. Fabric requirements will be shared before the course begins, so you’ll know exactly what to get in place before your first session. By the end, you’ll have the skills and confidence to keep sewing long after the final class, and a dress you made with your own hands. By the end of six weeks, you'll have developed foundational sewing and pattern-making skills, with practical experience creating your own skirt and dress. Read more details