Sewing Courses That We Recommend
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This is a list of short sewing courses that have been the most successful for our customers over the years.
They are small classes for all levels and everyone gets individual attention.
Please see the list below.
They are not in any particular order and are all different so we are sure that you will find one that will suit you.
At the moment they are all Dublin based.
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THE GRAFTON ACADEMY
The Grafton Academy of Fashion Design was founded in 1938 with a long tradition of design and tailoring.
When you walk in the doors there is a friendly and relaxedatmosphere, which isa nicesurprisefor such a prestigous fashion college.
They encourage all levels whether you just want to brush up on your skills or want a career in the industry.
SATURDAY FASHION DESIGN
This 10 week course is for those who wish to learn how to design, make patterns and sew.
- Duration: 10 classes
- Days: Saturday
- Time: 1.30pm to 4pm
- Cost: 398
12 Richmond Row, Portobello, Dublin 8,D08 F820
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THE GRAFTON ACADEMY
The Grafton Academy of Fashion Design was founded in 1938 with a long tradition of design and tailoring.
When you walk in the doors there is a friendly and relaxedatmosphere, which is a nice surprisefor such a prestigous fashion college.
They encourage all levels whether you just want to brush up on your skills or want a career in the industry.
EVENING FASHION DESIGN
An initial booking of 15 consecutive classes is required. For those students who wish to develop their pattern making and sewing skills, further modules can be booked in advance throughout the year. Students may choose to book for more than one session per week. To undertake the Diploma course by evenings, special application with portfolio by evenings can be made after a year of regular attendance with satisfactory progress.
- Duration: 15 classes
- Days: Tues or Wed
- Time: 7pm to 9pm
- Cost: 498
12 Richmond Row, Portobello, Dublin 8,D08 F820
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THE GRAFTON ACADEMY
The Grafton Academy of Fashion Design was founded in 1938 with a long tradition of design and tailoring.
When you walk in the doors there is a friendly and relaxedatmosphere, which is a nice surprisefor such a prestigous fashion college.
They encourage all levels whether you just want to brush up on your skills or want a career in the industry.
3 MONTH INTENSIVE
An immersive dive into pattern making and garment construction. This course is for all students, from beginners to advanced.
Duration: 3 Months
Days: Monday - Friday Full Time
Time: 10am to 4pm
Cost: 3750
12 Richmond Row, Portobello, Dublin 8,D08 F820
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THE CITY SEAMSTRESS
The classes are run byZaria Jackson who our customer love going to!
She also has a very inviting sudio with a studiocat that always gets a mention too.
CONTINUING SEWING 3 WEEK COURSE EVENINGS
95.00
Continue to build on your sewing practice with theirthree week course.
This course is perfect for you if you have undertaken The City Seamstress'slearn to sew course, or if you are an intermediate sewist who wants to build on yourcreative skills.Please note that this class and all of theircourses are a mix of beginner and intermediate sewists, as everyone is taught by individual attention at their own pace.
Everyone is treated equally in the class and equal time is given to each student. It should be expected in a class situation that students may work at a different pace, or that one student may require extra help on a certain subject. Theirclasses are maximum six students so everyone benefits from lots of tutor attention.
Theyprovide the sewing machines and equipment, however you need to bring your own fabric, thread to match your fabric, pattern paper, zips, buttons, patterns and any requirements of your pattern and project to class.
La Catedral & The Back Loft Studios,7-11 Saint Augustine Street,Dublin 8
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We always get great feed back about When Poppy Met Daisy.The other day acustomer came in andtold usthat,after a Saturday class with themshe went out and bought a machine straight away she was so inspired.
195.00
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone from TOTAL beginner to intermediate, When Poppy Met Daisyclasses are thought by individual attention in a class setting and you can take your project at your own pace.You don't need any experience or your own machine.You will learn:
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How to choose suitable fabrics for your garment choice
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How to measure and cut a pattern accurately
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How to cut and lay fabric correctly
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How to mark and match notches
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How to construct your garment from scratch
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Insert facings and closures (zips etc.)
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How to alter your garment to your taste
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Finally, how to finish a garment to a high standard including closures and hems!
How long is this class?
Classes are 2 hours long once a week, held on the same day each week consecutively.
What materials will youneed?
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A pattern (basedon your skill level)
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Fabric (amount determinedby pattern choice)
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Thread
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Interfacing (if called for by the pattern)
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Invisible zip (if called for by the pattern)
September
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Tuesday 6th @ 10.30am
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Tuesday 6th @ 6pm
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Wednesday 7th @ 1.30pm
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Wednesday 7th @ 6pm
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Saturday 10th @ 11am
5/6 Capel Street,Dublin 1
https://www.whenpoppymetdaisy.com/
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We always get great feed back about When Poppy Met Daisy.The other day acustomer came in andtold usthat,after a Saturday class with themshe went out and bought a machine straight away she was so inspired.
Clone Our Clothes
120.00
Do you have a favourite garment that fits you perfectly and would love to recreate it? Then this all day workshop is for you!
This course will teach you how to copy your clothes by making a pattern from an existing garment. You will leave the class with a perfectly fitted pattern and toile (test garment) ready to be made up as many times as you like and in all kinds of fabulous fabrics! So, if you like the sound of this here we we go!
If you feel confident enough youcan move straight to your real fabric this will be your choice.
What you will learn:
- Copying the shape of your garment
- Transferring seam lines, darts, gathers, tucks and any other design details
- Adding seam allowances
- Adding markings such as notches and balance marks
- Reproducing pockets and any other design details
Youll need to have made a few garments as well as have some basic construction skills prior to attending the course. Because of the limited time frame, we recommend you bring something that is not too complicated. If in doubt, you could bring more than one garment and get advice from your tutor.
What to bring:
To make your toile, please bring a length of calico or other cheap material as close as possible in weight and drape to the fabric you intend to use for the final garment.
5/6 Capel Street,Dublin 1
https://www.whenpoppymetdaisy.com/
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SEW EASY
Maebh Walsh bringsto her sewing school, more than 30 years experience as a sewing teacher and fashion designer.
Her students range in experience from complete beginners to competent sewers, who wanted to further develop their skills.
Maebh comes highly recommended by our customers. Even when she's taught them to sew they continue to go to her classes because they enjoy them so much.
Dressmaking for all levels
This course teaches you tomakedresses, skirts, trousers
They assume you know how to use a sewing machine. If not they have aSewing Skills Bootcamp.
It is also suitable for those who want to take their dressmaking skills to a higher level.
You use a pattern and fabric of your choice (advice is available as required).
You will learn how to sew a garment of your choice:
- Take correct body measurements
- Interpret information on a pattern
- Lay out and cut out a pattern
- Tailor tack, pin and tack pieces of garment
- Alter to fit as necessary
- Sew garment
- Finish off garment, including hand-stitching
By end of course:
You will have sewn a garment of your own from conception to completion.
Duration and time and Dates:
They are currently running six week courses
You can contact Maebhto find out when her next classes are on at;
12 Merville Road,Stillorgan,Dublin
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PROJECT FASHION
Project Fashion is an amazing opportunity for young children and teenagersto learn an invaluable life skill and potentially inspire them for their future careers.
Paulsgoal: To create a launch pad to potential future Irish Fashion Designers!
We have been pleasantly surprised over the years ofhow much the students learn and thequality of the garments they come away with.
We love seeing the enhusiasm when they come into us for their fabric for their next garment.
We cant recommend these classes enough.
Intermediate Projects
Brief: Design and produce an on trend wearable collection using The Wizard of Oz and The Yellow Brick Roads as inspiration.
This collection theyare taking inspiration from the characters of the movie. Join themas theyleave behind a world of dull drab greys and step into a life of colour, magic and adventure as theyexplore theirtheme the Wizard of Oz (follow the yellow brick road, somewhere over the rainbow).
Thinking about the hidden narrative in the movie, theyhope to get little minds understanding what it really means to look inside themselves and recognize the magic they already possess, all the while having fun designing their unique fashion piece!
Experiment with different fabrics, textures and design techniques as you dive deeper into the theme;
The movement of the tornado!
The transition from black and white to colour!
The rich greens and decadence of Emerald City!
Projects;
TOTE BAG
CIRCLE SKIRT
KIMONO
GILET
CAPE
SWEATSHIRT DRESS/HOODIE
SKATER/WRAP SKIRT
PUFF SLEEVE JUMPER
TIEREDSKIRT
JOGGERS& CROPPEDHOODI
PINAFORE
LONG GILET
BOW SHORTS
COLLAR SHIRT
BIKER JACKET
PAPERBAG PANTS
PEASANT TOP
VARSITYJACKET
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WE OFFER 10% OFF OUR FABRIC & HABERDASHERY TOPROJECT FASHIONSTUDENTS INSTORE AND ONLINE.
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