*Pre-requisite
- Participants should have completed our Foundation Sewing Class. Drop us an email to find out more about the requirements of this class if you have not taken a class with us before.
Beginner Apparel - Inverted Pleat Dress/Top (Cut & Sew)
Always wanted to make your own clothes? Join our Inverted Pleat Dress/Top beginner sewing class to kickstart your sewing journey. No longer be daunted by the prospect of making your own clothes with the help of our instructors, ever-ready to provide you with the guidance you need.
In this course you will learn basic pattern alteration for a commercial pattern and how to sew a dress or top.
This course includes an excursion to Chinatown to explore fabrics suitable for apparel.
Topics covered in the class include:
- Introduction to fabrics used in apparel
- Understanding clothing paper patterns
- Choosing the right size based on body measurements
- Basic pattern alteration on a commercial pattern
- Understanding seams, stitches and finishings that are commonly used on apparel
- Attaching facings, in-seam pockets, set-in sleeves
At the end of the course, you will understand the whole process of making an inverted pleat dress or top that is adjusted to your size. With this set of basic skills, you will be ready to embark on our Everyday Top/Shift Dress or the Weekend Dress beginner classes.
Course Fee
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$380 including equipment and tools; participants will be required to bring their own fabric
Course Venue
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Commonwealth studio: Tanglin Halt Industrial Estate, 115A Commonwealth Drive, #04-05, Singapore 149596
Course Info
- 3.5 hours x 4 sessions, held once a week over 4 weeks
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