Intro to stretch fabrics – Online sewing course
£20.00
Are you scared of sewing with jersey fabrics? You really don’t need to be.
Stretch fabrics are wonderfully versatile and flattering to most body shapes and can be put together quickly and easily using just a sewing machine. No need for darts, zippers, fastenings, linings or any fancy jiggery pokery. It is dressmaking made SIMPLE.
Description
Don’t be scared, bite the bullet and let Claire guide you through all the methods, tips and tricks needed to make jersey garments quickly and easily without any fuss.
This course has been developed for those of you who are unable to attend our physical workshops at our Brentwood based studio due to location or timing difficulties.
We have put together £180 worth of physical courses (making 3 garments) with online support and tuition to create this programme where we will hold your hand every step of the way, guiding you through week by week until you have 3 finished articles of clothing (possibly more if you are super speedy)!!
During the course you will not only create 3 complete garments for either adults, children or both. But you will also learn
- How to work with PDF patterns
- How to measure yourself correctly
- How to set up your machine to sew stretch fabrics (overlocker and serger tips will be included but are NOT a requirement)
- How to trace patterns
- How to cut out jersey
- Options for hemming
- How to calculate adding waist/cuff/ankle/neck bands into any garment regardless of the patten
The 3 garments you will make are:
- Raglan top in an adult or child size (3m – 12)
- PJ bottoms (Adults) or Baby leggings (0-4) /PJ Bottoms (4 – 12) (child) – Both are cuffed at the ankle with a soft yoga style waistband
- A skater dress Adult or child size (18m – 8y)
The course fees cover your tuition (video trainings) accessible via your own online learning portal and access to an online support group (facebook group). You will be added to the group once you have purchased your course.
You will also be required to purchase patterns and fabric for your course as per our physical classes. (Details of these will be found in the group). As a rough guide patterns will cost between £15 – £20 in total depending on your choice of adult or child size. Fabrics will cost between £20 – £50 again depending on your choice of adult or child sizes. You will be provided with discount codes for all the patterns as well as some online fabric stores and we will recommend other low cost suppliers to you at the beginning of your course.
Once you are signed up you will have immediate access to the video files and pattern information so you can get started on your journey.
Access to the facebook group that accompanies the course is not required but it’s a great place to chat to your fellow pupils and ask for advice and guidance.
You can apply to join HERE
Anne (verified owner) –
Great fun. Easy to follow tutorials. Claire is always there for online support too. You can go at your own pace or follow weekly. Really enjoyed the course. Thanks Claire
Jacqui –
What a brilliant course! I was being bogged down with life, not able to fit any face-to-face classes and then this arrived. Easy to follow tutorials to make 3 garments including machine set ups and a dedicated Facebook group for peer support. I worked at my own pace in my own time and could always contact Claire if I needed. Do not hesitate, it’s awesome. I’m so pleased I found the course and can fit it around me!!
Lucy (verified owner) –
I found this course really useful and easy to follow. The video tutorials are really easy to follow and it was great being able to go at my own pace. I really enjoyed it.
Holly (verified owner) –
Absolutely loved doing this online class and would highly recommend doing this course. Really easy tutorial videos to follow. My three little girls now have so many different pairs of leggings and tops ? xx
Michele Rickitt –
Best class ever! I was scared of sewing with stretch fabric, and desperately wanted to make my own clothes from jersey fabrics. Thanks to Claire and this class I’m now a total stretch fabric convert. Buy the course, watch the videos a couple of times, and get started. You won’t regret it.
Vicki M (verified owner) –
I was a little nervous to try this, as I had never made my own clothes before, but this course is very easy to follow. I was so excited that I actually made my own pj top…that I love to wear! Having the videos to watch (and rewind if necessary) is so helpful, and Claire explains everything from tracing your pattern to the final sewing. Great course!
mrsmack –
Thank you so much Vicki, I’m glad I have got you over the nerves
Clare (verified owner) –
Brilliant course, I learned so much having never sewn with stretch before. The garments on the course are really wearable and I’ve made the dress several times. The skills I learned gave me the confidence to try other stretch garments and some shortcuts too
Mandy Heal (verified owner) –
Great course! I was TERRIFIED of sewing with stretch – I’m all over it now. I also learnt the importance of checking you have printed your pattern correctly 🙂 something that won’t happen again as BTHQ can print them for you!
Rebecca Perchard (verified owner) –
Warning-sewing with stretch is addictive. This course is brilliant. It explains everything you need to know and more. You’ll end up with wearable garments that you can make time & time again for yourself and family: dresses, t-shirts, tops, leggings etc.etc.
Tamsin (verified owner) –
I love this class. I found it easy to follow and am delighted with the results.
I have made multiple versions of all the garments taught on the course (both for myself and as presents for others) and have been able to use what I have learnt to make other items too.