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Dressmaking tape measure

One to One Dressmaking Lessons

I offer one to one dressmaking lessons at beginner to intermediate level for those in the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Boroughbridge areas.

Lessons are £20 per hour** and will be at a location agreed with the participant.

To book, please contact me via email at amy@dressbyamy.co.uk

**Additional costs apply where sewing supplies are provided

How to work with a sewing pattern

Learn how to understand and interpret a commercial dressmaking pattern.

Learn how to take accurate body measurements

Learn where and how to take the key measurements required for dressmaking with any pattern

Basic pattern drafting

Learn some very basic pattern drafting techniques such as:

  • A circle skirt

  • A tiered and gathered skirt

  • A shirred dress or top

Bring along a project that you would like support with

Bring along a dressmaking project that you would like some support with at beginner / intermediate level

Dressmaking techniques

Work through a series of beginner to intermediate level dressmaking techniques to support your dressmaking practice.  Making samples of each technique to add to a journal which you can take home and refer back to whenever needed

Dressmaking tools
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