Description
September 21st and 22nd, 9.30am - 4.30pm & 22nd 9.30am – 2.30pm
12 hours
Come and join us in our studio by the sea for a weekend spent making Fabric Godmother’s very own Peony Dress.
The Peony Dress is the dress you have been missing from your wardrobe and perfect for party season!
Made in a silk or pretty viscose crepe, it’s the perfect special occasion dress, or made in a linen or babycord you can dress it down for daytime. The Peony Dress also features a fantastic couture technique to add shoulder puffs to your dress. It can be made in a shorter length, just below the knee or a midi with a ruffle. A ruffle can also be added to the cuff.
This gorgeous dress can look so very different depending on which fabric you use. If you would like some help with fabric selection prior to the class, please drop us an email as we're happy to offer some expert advice.
The pattern is included in the price of the class.
Please contact us if you would like to pay in instalments and we can discuss options.
Who is the class for?
Some previous dressmaking experience is highly recommended as well as confidence using a sewing machine.
What will you learn?
- Taking simple measurements
- Determine if a bust adjustment is needed
- Making a bust adjustment to the bodice if needed
- Sewing darts
- Adding an invisible zip
- Adding collar facing
- Gathering
- Finishing seams and hems
What will you need?
- 3-3.9m of your chosen fabric, depending on size. We recommend prewashing your fabric to ensure your finished garment doesn't shrink the first time you wash it.
- Thread to match.
- 0.5m lightweight iron on interfacing.
- 22 inch concealed zip.
(Thread and interfacing can be purchased on the day).
What is included?
- Use of our sewing machines and overlockers
- Use of a number of high cutting tables
- Use of any equipment you might need
Class size
6
Teacher
Naomi has been crafting since she was very young. With a grandmother who was a dressmaker, she learnt to sew and knit from a young age. But it was many years later that she rediscovered the joy of sewing when she took up quilting, although it was dressmaking that was to become her true passion. Naomi trained as a teacher and after many years, pursued a diploma in Fashion and Dressmaking with City and Guilds. She has taught sewing and knitting in a number of settings around Brighton. Naomi is a prolific sewer, creating clothes to fit her body and give her the body confidence that ready to wear cannot. She enjoys pattern cutting and creating her own bespoke designs.
Please read our cancellation policy
Refreshments
Tea, coffee and biscuits/snacks will be available throughout the class. We recommend that you bring lunch with you as there are not many options to purchase lunch nearby.
We have a kitchen with a fridge and microwave here at the studio.
Photography
Photographs are sometimes taken during the class for promotional purposes. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know.
About Our Studio
Our Sewing classes are all held in our spacious sewing studio in Brighton & Hove. Our Sewing studio is easily accessible by train (nearest station Fishersgate) or bus from Brighton. We also have parking on site.
Accessibility
Our studio is only accessible by stairs.
For those who wish to purchase fabric on the day, we offer a 10% discount. If you would like to order your fabric before the class, please email us for a discount code.
If you have any questions, please feel free to Contact us
