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Love a piece of clothing but can't find a pattern? Bring along clothes you want to take patterns off and learn some useful tips and sizing rules. Learn what pitfalls can happen and how to watch for them.
You'll make a pattern for at least one garment and get help on how to get going with others. A list of what else to bring will be sent out when course numbers are confirmed. Tea and coffee provided (BYO cup to save on disposable ones!) but bring your lunch.
By the end of the workshop, you'll be able to:
• use techniques to reproduce a paper copy of an existing garment
• demonstrate how to include seam allowances
• demonstrate how to accommodate facings and hems in construction
• reproduce a pattern of a garment of your choice
Note: Courses need a minimum number to go ahead so if we don't have enough enrolments a few days before the start date, we have to cancel. We'll let you know by email so please check yours regularly. If you need to cancel, here are our terms and conditions: "What You Need to Know".
Basic dressmaking skills essential - you need to be familiar with sewing terms such as seam allowance, straight grain, darts, bias etc.
Community Education courses have been delivered at Wellington High School and its antecedents since 1886. The Evening Institute was established in 1964 when Wellington Polytechnic separated from the secondary school and today is known as the Wellington High School Community Education Centre (CEC).
