Using a basic dress pattern, we work together so you have the confidence to create the dress of your dreams. We work on basic fitting alterations to make your dress uniquely you, and then explore different ways you can adapt a pattern to change it's look (think statement puffy sleeves, gathers, ruffles, tiers, lace inserts or sheer fabrics), as well as including those elusive but ever useful pockets!

While sewing your dress you will learn & practice some of the following dressmaking techniques to add to your sewing repertoire:

• Small/full bust adjustment
• Staystitching
• Darts
• In-seam pockets
• Top stitching
• seam finishes, including French seams
• Facings / bias facings
• Understitching
• Casings
• Gathering
• Button plackets, buttonholes and buttons
• Hemming

You will need to bring along:

• Your sewing kit: scissors, tape measure, pins, tailors chalk etc.
• Your choice of recommended Dress Pattern, Fabric & thread to suit
• Your sewing machine, power cord, bobbins & accessories or if you prefer, use one of our lovely computerised machines
• Sewing machine needles to suit your fabric

Over three sessions you will work in the studio making your dress. This workshop is suitable for those who are confident using the sewing machine, and have advanced beginner sewing experience. Don't be afraid to challenge yourself, we'll be there to assist & guide you!

The workshop will be held on consecutive Tuesday mornings from June7th - 21st, and is subject to our terms and conditions found on our website https://www.kuruicottage.com/terms-conditions.

This workshop is also available in your own space anywhere within the greater Sunshine Coast/Gympie regions as our studio is fully mobile. For further information please contact me at lovetosew@kuruicottage.com for further information