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Classes, courses and workshops - see details, and prices below:
I teach classes in pattern cutting, sewing, and fitting. Pattern cutting can be taught by Skype, once a few classes in basic methods have been completed. Classes run all year, and gift vouchers are available, and all classes can be one to one, or groups.
I like to offer as much choice as possible to my students as regards topics within the subject of pattern cutting / sewing and the speed at which to progress, though I will of course push you along and organise you - I like you to get your money's worth! If I can see that you are 'getting it' quite easily I will speed up a little bit, and the reverse is true as well. But practice makes perfect - doing it, doing it, doing it....
A recent testimonial of my teaching:
‘I wanted to say that your teaching methods and knowledge are outstanding and I have learnt so much since starting classes with you. You are patient, forthcoming with information and explanations and you talk with intelligence. I am able to pick up what you are teaching me so quickly and that is down to your personality and understanding of people. I am enjoying every moment of my classes and look forward to wearing my completed tweed dress. This dress means a lot to me, as you know, and it is all the more special because I have been able to have one to one lessons with you and have fun making it. You are fun yet professional, and to my mind you have exactly what it takes to be an excellent teacher. If only they were all like you!' Sam
Sign up for any of the classes, courses or workshops below by filling in the contact form at the bottom of this page, or phone me on 07941 619992, or email me directly: atelier@bobbiesroom.co.uk
DESCRIPTIONS AND PRICES:
INDIVIDUAL CLASSES (one to one tuition):
1 hr class £26
2 hr class: (recommended) £52 (£26 per hr)
2 hr class in student's own space: £104 (£52 per hr, includes travel expenses and travel time - 2 hrs each way max, 4 hr class minimum. Must have large table on which to work).
GROUP classes:
2 hr class: £32 per person (2 or more makes a group, so just come with a friend!).
ONE-OFF GROUP workshops:
'Using your Overlocker', 'Zips!', 'Buying Fabric online' etc., and other topics on request).
2 or 3 hr workshop, depending on subject: £30 per person (provided I have at least 4 people), refreshments included.
WHOLE DAY workshops (one to one tuition): £130 PER PERSON - 4hrs (plus lunch break).
All materials provided, light lunch (real food!) and all refreshments included.
COURSES (one to one tuition):
There are 7 different courses to choose from, but please let me know if you do not see what you're looking for here.
Sign up below!
SEWING:
COURSE 1:
FASHION SEWING TECHNIQUES: £260 (5 weeks, 10hrs teaching)
How to use your own sewing machine:
COURSE 2:
USING A PATTERN: £260 (5 weeks, 10hrs teaching)
Making and fitting a simple garment from your own pattern: (for those who can use a sewing machine)
PATTERN CUTTING (one to one tuition): £260 each - 5 weeks, 10hrs teaching
All pattern paper and card provided, please bring your own calico.
COURSE 3:
MAKING A PERSONAL BODICE BLOCK: £260 (5 weeks, 10hrs teaching)
COURSE 4:
MAKE A PERSONAL SKIRT AND TROUSER BLOCK: £260 (5 weeks, 10hrs teaching)
Make a personal trouser/skirt block : A block for perfectly fitting trousers or skirt
COURSE 5:
USING THE BLOCK TO MAKE DESIGN SHAPES: £260 (5 weeks, 10 hrs teaching)
Design and make a bodice, skirt or trouser shape from your basic block: (for those who have made the personal block)
Sign up below!
NEW! FITTING course (one to one tuition):
COURSE 6: £260 (5 weeks, 10 hrs teaching)
Overview
You know how some items of clothing you just wear to death? I’ll bet that the reason will be either the fabric that you love, but more than anything, I’ll bet it’s the fit. However beautiful the fabric is or the colour, if it’s uncomfortable to wear, and doesn’t fit properly, you just won’t wear it….I have several items I’ve bought from High Street stores on my various rails / wardrobes / drawers and cupboards, that that applies to, and I bet you do too! This course will save you lots of wasted time and money when making clothes by enabling you to have a brilliant result.
What is a fitting course?
This is a course that shows you how to fit the test garment made from your first pattern, (the toile), and then adjust the pattern to make a perfect fit. When you first make a pattern or use a commercial pattern, it’s VERY advisable to make a ‘toile’ first to test the pattern re. sizing, cut, proportion and accuracy.
What is a ‘toile’?
This is a test, or try-out garment, usually done in a cheap fabric (calico or muslin), so as not to make expensive mistakes on your real fabric! The word ‘toile’ is simply the French word for fabric.
Why do I need to learn about ‘fitting’ ?
Fitting is really the key to a garment a) looking good, and b) making it a pleasure to wear. If you are spending time and money on making a garment whatever it might be - posh do or simple skirt, it’s worth taking time to get it right! No two people are the same shape or size - even measurements don’t tell you everything - one shoulder could be higher than the other, or one hip a different shape to the other. (A personal example!)
The FITTING course COURSE 6, shows you how to:
Some fitting problems are easier to correct than others, but I will show you how to analyse where the fit isn’t right, and what to do about it. As a designer and maker of bespoke clothing, this is, in essence, what I do for every client, so I have LOADS of experience!
Sign up below!
DESIGN AND MAKE A SKIRT course £260 (10 hrs teaching)
COURSE 7
Design, pattern cut, and make
Use size 12 blocks (card pattern templates) to learn how to:
What you get:
WHAT YOU NEED:
WHAT YOU'LL BE ABLE TO DO BY THE END:
RE DESIGN - Course 8 £260 (5 weeks, 10 hrs teaching)
This design course will enable you to (with help and guidance from yours truly:
You'll come away with
All the choices of design are yours - I will only advise, but never push you into something that you're not happy with! The toile will tell us if the shape and the fit of the pattern are good and again, I will of course advise on all this.
NB this course is a design course, and not a 'how to do alterations' course! If you have a garment that no longer fits, a new design can incorporate the original garment in a totally new design. It might not be a radical redesign, but nevertheless, new. That's the fun and the challenge!
Sign up below!
I like to offer as much choice as possible to my students as regards topics within the subject of pattern cutting / sewing and the speed at which to progress, though I will of course push you along and organise you - I like you to get your money's worth! If I can see that you are 'getting it' quite easily I will speed up a little bit, and the reverse is true as well. But practice makes perfect - doing it, doing it, doing it....
A recent testimonial of my teaching:
‘I wanted to say that your teaching methods and knowledge are outstanding and I have learnt so much since starting classes with you. You are patient, forthcoming with information and explanations and you talk with intelligence. I am able to pick up what you are teaching me so quickly and that is down to your personality and understanding of people. I am enjoying every moment of my classes and look forward to wearing my completed tweed dress. This dress means a lot to me, as you know, and it is all the more special because I have been able to have one to one lessons with you and have fun making it. You are fun yet professional, and to my mind you have exactly what it takes to be an excellent teacher. If only they were all like you!' Sam
Sign up for any of the classes, courses or workshops below by filling in the contact form at the bottom of this page, or phone me on 07941 619992, or email me directly: atelier@bobbiesroom.co.uk
DESCRIPTIONS AND PRICES:
INDIVIDUAL CLASSES (one to one tuition):
1 hr class £26
2 hr class: (recommended) £52 (£26 per hr)
2 hr class in student's own space: £104 (£52 per hr, includes travel expenses and travel time - 2 hrs each way max, 4 hr class minimum. Must have large table on which to work).
GROUP classes:
2 hr class: £32 per person (2 or more makes a group, so just come with a friend!).
ONE-OFF GROUP workshops:
'Using your Overlocker', 'Zips!', 'Buying Fabric online' etc., and other topics on request).
2 or 3 hr workshop, depending on subject: £30 per person (provided I have at least 4 people), refreshments included.
WHOLE DAY workshops (one to one tuition): £130 PER PERSON - 4hrs (plus lunch break).
All materials provided, light lunch (real food!) and all refreshments included.
- Make a TWEED SKIRT (more details of this and the bag on request).
- Make a TWEED BAG
- ADVANCED SEWING TECHNIQUES: Curate your own workshop! Choose your techniques from: Set in sleeve / fly zip / facings / linings / boning / collars / shirt plackets / pleats / jetted / flap / hip / pockets or any others on request. Email me to discuss.
COURSES (one to one tuition):
There are 7 different courses to choose from, but please let me know if you do not see what you're looking for here.
Sign up below!
SEWING:
COURSE 1:
FASHION SEWING TECHNIQUES: £260 (5 weeks, 10hrs teaching)
How to use your own sewing machine:
- threading
- basic use
- Practice sewing and see the results by making a reference file of samples - seams, zips, pockets, pleats, gathers etc. to use in future projects.
COURSE 2:
USING A PATTERN: £260 (5 weeks, 10hrs teaching)
Making and fitting a simple garment from your own pattern: (for those who can use a sewing machine)
- Learn how to use a commercial pattern - layout, cut and sew up
- Learn how to fit the garment, and make pattern alterations if necessary
PATTERN CUTTING (one to one tuition): £260 each - 5 weeks, 10hrs teaching
All pattern paper and card provided, please bring your own calico.
COURSE 3:
MAKING A PERSONAL BODICE BLOCK: £260 (5 weeks, 10hrs teaching)
- a ‘template’ to fit your body shape perfectly, from which you can make a pattern for any design you choose
- Learn how to draft the pattern, make a block in the class, then sew up the toile 'calico test garment' between classes to check for perfect fit.
COURSE 4:
MAKE A PERSONAL SKIRT AND TROUSER BLOCK: £260 (5 weeks, 10hrs teaching)
Make a personal trouser/skirt block : A block for perfectly fitting trousers or skirt
- taking measurements accurately
- draft the pattern using own measurements
- making the calico toile (test garment) and fitting the toile
- pattern adjustments to result in a card 'block'
COURSE 5:
USING THE BLOCK TO MAKE DESIGN SHAPES: £260 (5 weeks, 10 hrs teaching)
Design and make a bodice, skirt or trouser shape from your basic block: (for those who have made the personal block)
- Research and design (no drawing skills needed!)
- Make the pattern using some shape changing techniques
- Make the garment.
Sign up below!
NEW! FITTING course (one to one tuition):
COURSE 6: £260 (5 weeks, 10 hrs teaching)
Overview
You know how some items of clothing you just wear to death? I’ll bet that the reason will be either the fabric that you love, but more than anything, I’ll bet it’s the fit. However beautiful the fabric is or the colour, if it’s uncomfortable to wear, and doesn’t fit properly, you just won’t wear it….I have several items I’ve bought from High Street stores on my various rails / wardrobes / drawers and cupboards, that that applies to, and I bet you do too! This course will save you lots of wasted time and money when making clothes by enabling you to have a brilliant result.
What is a fitting course?
This is a course that shows you how to fit the test garment made from your first pattern, (the toile), and then adjust the pattern to make a perfect fit. When you first make a pattern or use a commercial pattern, it’s VERY advisable to make a ‘toile’ first to test the pattern re. sizing, cut, proportion and accuracy.
What is a ‘toile’?
This is a test, or try-out garment, usually done in a cheap fabric (calico or muslin), so as not to make expensive mistakes on your real fabric! The word ‘toile’ is simply the French word for fabric.
Why do I need to learn about ‘fitting’ ?
Fitting is really the key to a garment a) looking good, and b) making it a pleasure to wear. If you are spending time and money on making a garment whatever it might be - posh do or simple skirt, it’s worth taking time to get it right! No two people are the same shape or size - even measurements don’t tell you everything - one shoulder could be higher than the other, or one hip a different shape to the other. (A personal example!)
The FITTING course COURSE 6, shows you how to:
- pin the toile to fit the body,
- mark it up
- transfer the marked amounts onto your original pattern. (You may then need to make another toile to test the alterations).
Some fitting problems are easier to correct than others, but I will show you how to analyse where the fit isn’t right, and what to do about it. As a designer and maker of bespoke clothing, this is, in essence, what I do for every client, so I have LOADS of experience!
Sign up below!
DESIGN AND MAKE A SKIRT course £260 (10 hrs teaching)
COURSE 7
Design, pattern cut, and make
Use size 12 blocks (card pattern templates) to learn how to:
- Make blocks for your own size 12 set
- Design a skirt using figure templates
- Make the pattern for your design & check accuracy
- Make a toile (a test garment in calico)
- Learn methods for making up the garment - zips / buttonholes / facings / waistbands / pleats / gathers / finishing methods (hems, bindings etc)
What you get:
- a set of size 12 skirt blocks
- fashion figure templates to use for designing
- weekly supply of handouts for use in between classes
- pattern paper
- calico
- use of all tools
WHAT YOU NEED:
- a technical (propelling) pencil
- paper scissors
- a Patternmaster (pref) or large set square
- 1 x A1, or 2 x A2 sheets thin card, for blocks
WHAT YOU'LL BE ABLE TO DO BY THE END:
- Make a size 12 pattern for your own design
- Make a toile of the design to prove the pattern is good
- Use relevant sewing techniques to make up your design.
RE DESIGN - Course 8 £260 (5 weeks, 10 hrs teaching)
This design course will enable you to (with help and guidance from yours truly:
- Design and upcycle: bring a beloved garment, analyse it, and decide whether to remake the garment or incorporate original garment into a new one - this partly depends on the condition of the garment. (This doesn't involve drawing- if you're not confident, I'll draw it out for you, but if you'd like to have a go, I provide figure templates).
- Remake: taking the pattern from the original, and have this pattern to use with new fabric, OR....
- Incorporate: decide which pieces of the original (the more 'Save the Planety' option), will be used in a new similar garment.
- Make a calico toile (test garment) to test the shape and the fit
- Choose any additional fabric needed - list of suppliers provided.
You'll come away with
- A design drawing on paper,
- Figure templates
- A paper pattern to make the new design,
- A fitted toile in calico,(a test garment of your new design), and
- A list of suppliers for suitable fabrics if needed.
All the choices of design are yours - I will only advise, but never push you into something that you're not happy with! The toile will tell us if the shape and the fit of the pattern are good and again, I will of course advise on all this.
NB this course is a design course, and not a 'how to do alterations' course! If you have a garment that no longer fits, a new design can incorporate the original garment in a totally new design. It might not be a radical redesign, but nevertheless, new. That's the fun and the challenge!
Sign up below!
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