Sewing Dressmaking Workshop Saturday
Course summary
Code: R254047N
Location: Rochester Adult Education Centre
Cost: £77.00
Starting: Saturday 25 April 2026
Duration: 1 sessions over 1 week(s)
Time: 10:00
By continuing you confirm that you are 19 or over on 31 August and have agreed to the the Terms and conditions
Description
Have you always wanted to make your own clothes but don't now where to start? Is it difficult to find clothes that fit? Have you started a project and hit a problem? Or would you just like a lovely day to yourself, using the fabulous facilities in our fully equipped sewing studio and meeting like-minded people?
Join us for this one-day workshop where you can bring along a project and receive help and guidance from the tutor with tips of the trade to achieve a better fit and more professional finish.
You'll be well under way by the end of the day and more confident to finish your project at home.
We will cover: Using, altering and laying out the pattern, proper cutting techniques, reading and understanding your instructions, making a toile, cutting your fabric and of course construction techniques for making and finishing garments to a professional standard.
You will need to attend with a project for the day which could be a pattern and some fabric or something you are already working on.
An excellent idea is to bring a clean, FRESHLY WASHED duvet cover or large sheet (that you are happy to cut up) as this can be used to test your pattern before cutting your fabric.
Please also bring your normal sewing kit along too. We have sewing machines, overlockers, cover-stitch machines and a large cutting table.
Please note, the most common error is buying a pattern that is too complicated or is incorrectly sized for you. Please measure yourself and check the size guide for the pattern you are interested in. Very often (but not always!!) we need a pattern which is a few sizes larger than we currently wear. (Modern patterns are a little better). Multi-sized patterns are helpful here but still make sure you buy the correct size grouping. Note: If your pattern is the type needs to be traced off (common in ‘free' patterns) then this will need to be done first
This is a non-funded course and as such concessionary rates do not apply.
What Will I Learn On This Course?
Learners will:
1. Learn the basics of threading and using a sewing machine
2. Complete a sewn project, learning tricks of the trade to achieve a more professional finish
3. Learn at least one new technique along the way i.e. piping, applique or overlocking
Whether you would like to learn new creative skills or to investigate the possibility of a new sewing-based career, MAE Community Learning courses can provide you with a stepping stone to progress
Is This Course Suitable For Me?
Suitable for complete beginners or those who have rusty skills and need a refresher course
Is There Anything Else I Need To Know About This Course?
Please be aware that whilst this course is practical in nature some time will be set aside for form filling and H&S procedures.
Will There Be Additional Costs?
Learners will need to provide their own pattern, fabric and basic sewing equipment. Sewing machines and overlockers are provided.
What Could I Go On To Do After This Course?
Your tutor can talk to you about other subject related course available.
Medway Adult Education works with many partners locally such as MidKent College, Medway School of Arts and the University of Kent; information about their courses can be found in our studios, café and on Moodle. Medway has an exciting and wide-range of events, exhibitions and activities to inspire and help you make further progress - please see the community noticeboards in the Rochester Centre and again on Moodle. Your tutor will be able to talk through your individual progression options.
If you wish to explore your learning, work or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
If you need further advice, please telephone 01634 338400.
What Is The Attendance Policy?
Single session-
This is one session course- please attend for the duration of the lesson. If you enrol and then cannot attend, please inform us as soon as possible on 01634 338400 so that your place can be given to someone else.
Health & Safety
Health and Safety Disclaimer
By participating in the live class, you accept that you understand that sewing involves potentially hazardous tools and equipment and that such activity carries the risk of injury. You understand that it is your responsibility to judge your motor skills and physical ability.
It is your responsibility to ensure that by participating in classes and activities from Medway Adult Education, you will not exceed your limits while performing such activity, and you will select the appropriate level of task for your skills and abilities.
You understand that this is a sewing activity, and you will need to be suitably dressed, you will need protect your work surface and be mindful of the correct Health & Safety processes when working with art materials. MAE is not responsible for damage to items in your house / home or person.
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Location
Rochester Adult Education Centre
Rochester Community Hub
Eastgate
Rochester
ME1 1EW