Dressmaking class
Welcome to Bring‑Your‑Own‑Project a dressmaking session designed for dressmakers who want support while working on their own garments. These sessions are perfect for anyone who enjoys sewing but would benefit from guided help, technical advice, or simply a creative friendly community to keep them motivated.
In these sessions you will be offered personalised guidance on your own dressmaking project—whether you’re adjusting a pattern, tackling tricky construction, or perfecting fit. It will be a small group so you receive plenty of one-to-one attention in a supportive, relaxed environment where you can learn at your own pace with like-minded individuals. You will have access to professional techniques that help you elevate your sewing skills and dedicated time to make real progress on your garment.
These sessions are suitable for everyone, Beginners who want help getting started, Improvers ready to take on more challenging projects and Experienced dressmakers looking for expert troubleshooting or fit support
You will need to bring:
Your chosen sewing project (pattern, fabric, and any notions, pins )
Your sewing machine and instruction book if you prefer to use your own- we have sewing machines and overlockers for use
THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS AVAILABLE
A FULL DAY - 10-3
AN EVENING WORKSHOP - 6-8
Information for dressmaking workshops: workshops are held at Unit Twelve Gallery Hixon.
Address:
4a Bath Lane, Hixon, Stafford, ST18 0FG
Full payment will be taken at time of booking (this is non-refundable or transferable to a different workshop). However, IF this workshop has to be cancelled you will of course receive a refund in full.
Use of equipment is included.
Tea & coffee will be provided. Please bring lunch for the full day workshop.
Under 16’s must be accompanied by a participating, paying adult.
Please be aware the workshop artists retain the intellectual property to their own ideas- you cannot go into business making, or running workshops showing copies of the artists’ work. You can however use the ideas for personal use and with your own students, if you are a teacher.