Sewing With Sheer Fabrics
A Couture Dressmaking Masterclass
I’m here to share my passion for dressmaking and help you to sew beautifully too! And I can't wait!
Do you dream of sewing your own designer wardrobe? Once upon a time I dreamed of a wardrobe of beautiful designer clothes, but knew that I did not have the champagne budget to afford it! So I learnt how to make it! Fast forward to today and here I am with an award winning couture business and a new sewing school.
So I'm so excited to launch more courses to my portfolio over the next few weeks. Spend a day at the atelier learning couture techniques and dressmaking tips of the trade to not just home sew, but create something truly amazing. Imagine all those compliments, when you wearing your handmade creation that looks like a designer garment!
And if you dream of a beautiful to top like this one that you can wear over a dress (or if you're like me with jeans, heels and a cami!) then ”Sewing with Sheer Fabrics" is for you! On Saturday 7th March you'll learn how the trade secrets of how to sew with sheer fabrics and fine silks.
You’ll spend a day in the atelier creating a silk organza wraparound top like this one, with three quarter length sleeves and a tie at the waist. You have a choice of colours, either black, or navy, we’ll confirm your choice and size on booking.✂️
You’ll learn:
How to set up a sewing machine for precision sewing.
Cutting out a garment in sheer fabric.
How to sew narrow seams.
French and mock-French seams, and where and when to use them.
How to stabilise a neckline and finish with a narrow machine hem.
A quick and easy way to set in sleeves.
How to add a tie sash to a garment.
Your new skills can then be transferred to many other dressmaking projects. Here are just a few ideas on Pinterest. The Spring and Summer Collections featured lots of inspiration for garments made in sheer fabrics, particularly Valentino, Armani and Dolce and Gabbanna !
Sewing with sheer fabrics Pinterest board
You’ll leave at the end of the day with your very own handmade designer garment, a silk organza top that you can wear over a shift dress to the races, or with a camisole and trousers, the confidence to create beautiful couture clothes, and a folder of notes and samples to remind you.
PS ✂️✂️✂️Some sewing experience is required for this particular masterclass, but if you're an absolute beginner don't worry I haven't forgotten you - there are some classes for you coming soon!
PPS. A little design inspiration for you!
