Students Celebrate

IT’S GRADUATION WEEK!

In just 7 weeks our Tuesday Beginners have went from learning how to wind a bobbin to wearing their first garment! Lets celebrate their achievements. 

Congratulations to Eve, Dani, Aoife, Beth, Stephanie, Ruth and Irene (not pictured)

All students are given the freedom to make a different pattern. With guidance everyone made a great choice for Beginner. 

Eve chose a silky satin and cut it on the bias! A challenge for Beginner level, but Eve handled the slippery fabric with ease, lined the skirt and used the overlocker to create a rolled hem.  She even had time to cut another colourway at home and French seam the sides. 

Dani selected the New Look 6892 blouse pattern. After making a calico toile for fit she cut her light blue broderie anglaise.  This beautiful style and fabric are perfect for a summer wardrobe.  You can shop Dani’s pattern in our online store.

Aoife chose a Vintage Simplicity 1725 skirt pattern and used a cotton poplin to make a full length skirt.  She added a zip, button and buttonhole.  

Beth chose a pleated cropped trouser pattern with box pleats, a zip and waistband. A toile was sewn up first to approve design and fit and then cut in  a summery denim chambray.  With a few details to complete, Beth will be modelling her garment at the weekend.

Stephanie sewed up a jazzy pair of PJ’s using Simplicity 1563 pattern.  After making her toile, she learnt how to make alterations to her pattern.  She made the waistband with bias binding, elastic and a ribbon trim.  You can shop Stephanie’s pattern in our online store.

Ruth made the JOY DRESS for her young daughter which was from my own pattern stash. She selected a fine needle cord, added applique, trims, sewed on buttons and made buttonholes.