Dressmaking Course

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Learn to sew confidently from home in this dressmaking course.



24 x 75 mins

Class size 1 to 20 (public dates), 20 to 50
  £270 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Skilled Hands brings you this live online dressmaking course straight to your home! Over 24 weeks, you’ll join live weekly Zoom sessions to learn practical skills, watch demonstrations, ask questions in real time, and build confidence with your sewing machine. Even complete beginners can succeed!
No experience needed! You'll start with little or no experience and finish the course able to create your own fitted, custom-made garments. NOCN certification requires successful completion of the course assessment.
What you'll learn:
  • How to confidently use a sewing machine, from beginner to independent use.
  • Seam finishes for professional-looking garments.
  • Neckline finishes and techniques.
  • How to create and insert pockets.
  • Fitting and sewing zips and buttons.
  • Taking accurate body measurements and drafting a basic bodice block pattern on paper.
  • Producing a garment from your own measurements and pattern.
  • Making pleats and flares, including cutting and assembling them.
  • Constructing a complete basic dress by the end of the course.
  • Optional printed certificate available at an additional cost.
By the end of the course, you'll have a solid foundation in dressmaking, a NOCN certification and your completed projects.
Please note: If you arrive more than 10 minutes late, you won’t be able to join the session, as we need to keep everything running smoothly. Thank you for understanding!
Book your spot today and enjoy a wonderful creative escape!
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Your sewing machines and sewing kits.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 24 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Your teacher

Skilled Hands Organisation CIC
Skilled Hands Organisation CIC

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Skilled Hands Organisation: Crafting Change, Empowering Lives.
Skilled Hands is a Nottingham-based Community Interest Company (CIC) with over 20 years of experience in organising transformative craft workshops across the globe. For the past six years, we’ve proudly made Nottingham our base, using the power of artisan crafts to empower individuals, enhance well-being, and unite communities.
At Skilled Hands, we believe in the profound impact of creativity. Our workshops are more than just a learning experience—they are a catalyst for change. Every paid workshop we offer directly supports our mission to provide free, high-quality workshops to women in Nottingham who need it most. These sessions offer more than just craft skills; they provide a pathway to better lives, whether through starting small businesses, supporting families, or benefiting from the therapeutic effects of hands-on creativity.
When you book a workshop with us, you’re not just signing up for a unique and enriching experience; you’re also playing a crucial role in uplifting another woman’s life. Each session you enjoy helps us fund opportunities for women who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford them, enabling them to re-skill, find hope, and build a brighter future.
Skilled Hands isn’t just about crafting—it’s about crafting change. By choosing our workshops, you’re joining a community of compassionate creatives who understand the power of giving back. Together, we can make a difference, one craft at a time.
Book a workshop today, and be a part of our mission to empower, uplift, and inspire.
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