Taught by fashion designer MaryRose McGrath in her Belfast design studio.
INTERMEDIATE DRESSMAKING TECHNIQUES – ALL-DAY COURSE.
Intermediate Dressmaking Techniques is ideal for those who already know how to thread & sew on a machine, and want to advance their garment making skills.
This all- day session covers many of the professional dressmaking skills you need to sew garments and is designed to fill you with both confidence & sewing knowledge.
Students are taught by MaryRose McGrath, who has designed for many high street brands including Oasis, M&S, Debenhams, Arcadia and House of Fraser. She teaches the sewing skills taught at fashion degree level, plus many nifty tricks of the trade straight from the London fashion industry.
You will be taught in her Belfast design studio, surrounded by inspiration galore – mannequins, moodboards, garments in work, sketches, swatches and fabrics. One-to-one tuition is also guaranteed for each student in class, and the course has been specifically designed to fast-track your sewing success in a concentrated period of time.
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COURSE DETAILS:
A FULL DAY OF IN-DEPTH DRESSMAKING TUITION IN A WORKING FASHION STUDIO:
1. How to sew a set in sleeve and insert it into an armhole
2. How insert boning into a garment
3. How to sew a princess seam on a womanswear bodice, easing in the bust area
4. How to sew french seams
5. How to sew a neckline with a neck facing
6. How to sew pleats
7. How to hand sew using couture techniques
Who is the course suitable for?
This course is perfect for sewers who already know how to sew on a machine with reasonable confidence, and will not need help threading or using it in class. You have successfully completed several projects already, and are ready to make clothes or work on garment alterations.
This course is NOT suitable for those who do not know how to sew on a machine, or need help threading/using/understanding a sewing machine.
*Join one of our Beginners Introduction To Sewing Courses if you need to learn how to sew on a machine . Find dates which are now available to book, by seaching through MaryRose’s Eventbrite upcoming events*
How old do you need to be to take part in the class?
You must be age 18 or over to take part in the class. Those aged 12+ can attend this course, provided they are accompanied by an adult age 18+ who is also booked into the course.
Do I need to bring a sewing machine with me?
Yes – you bring your own sewing machine, as you are already used to sewing on it.
Should you not own a machine, or don’t want to carry yours to the course – you can hire one of our studio sewing machines to use in class for a small fee. Simply add machine hire onto the booking at checkout and it will be ready for you on arrival.
How many students are in the class?
8 students maximum are in the class. We specifically keep classes small to ensure you get lots of personalised one-to-one tuition from MaryRose when needed in class.
How much does the all-day class cost?
The course includes over 6 hours of intensive sewing tuition (4 classes in one day), the use of the design studio & equipment, practice fabrics, trims, threads and handouts. All technique samples are yours to take home and keep for future reference.
The course cost is £99
How can I book the course?
You can book the course here through Eventbrite using Paypal. Eventbrite charges a booking fee.
OR
You can book the course directly through the studio ( no booking fee added).
To book through the studio – e-mail us at info@maryrosemcgrath.com or call us on 02895 215683. We will book your space in class by taking payment by card over the phone. This confirms your booking.
What do I need to bring with me?
Please bring the following to the course:
* A notebook for note taking & for for your technique swatches to be pinned into for future reference
* A pen for taking notes
* Your sewing machine in working order (you can hire a machine should you not have one)
* Glasses for up-close work and threading small needles.
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure their sewing machine is in full working order for class. The full day is taken up with teaching and learning techniques, and therefore your tutor does not have time to spot check/repair any machines which are not working for any reason before or during class.
How do I find the studio?
The studio is closed before class. MaryRose will collect all students from Conway Mill reception on the ground floor at 9.25 am and will take you to the studio on the second floor.
Please do not try and find the studio as you will get lost.
Is there any other important information I should know before booking this course?
READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF BOOKING BELOW BEFORE BOOKING:
Terms and conditions:
* Late arrivals of 15 minutes or more are not acepted into the course as it is impossible to recap after this time.
* Due to the niche nature of this course and small numbers attending, refunds / a new course on another date / course vouchers / course credit notes or vouchers are not provided if the course has not been attended for any reason including covid / covid isolation / illness / unexpected or personal circumstances / transport / other.
* Should you find you can not make the course for any reason including the above, we can transfer the booking to another name provided we are informed a minimum of two working days in advance of the class starting. Contact us by calling the studio (and speaking to a member of staff) to transfer a name, the number to call is 02895 215683.
Working days are Monday to Friday, 9.30 – 5pm, Saturdays and Sundays are not included as working days. Please note that emails or social media messages are not accepted to transfer a name.
* The TRANSFERRED STUDENT MUST BE AT THE SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED FOR CLASS. Refunds / a new course on another date /course vouchers / course credit notes are not provided to transferred students who are not at the skill level required for class, have booked or have been transferred in error.
* This course is not suitable for those who do not know how to sew on a machine. It is for those who can sew on a machine with reasonable confidence. PLEASE DO NOT BOOK A SPACE IN THIS COURSE UNLESS YOU KNOW HOW TO SEW ON A MACHINE ALREADY. Refunds / new courses on another date /course vouchers or credit notes are not provided to those who are not at the skill level required for the course or have booked in error.
* Progress and speed of learning depend on each student’s natural sewing abilities & their speed of completing tasks & techniques in a timely manner in class.
* On rare occasions, the class may be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We will inform students immediately by e-mailing & calling. You will be offered a full refund, transfer onto another class date, or a class credit note. Please note we are not liable for any costs incurred.
