Dressmaking: The Easy Way.... with Geraldine Sykes
Six Day Course starting Saturday 7 February 2025
In this dressmaking course with Geraldine Sykes, you will learn how to create beautiful clothes tailored to fit and flatter your unique shape and size. Over six days, you will master the essential skills needed to craft a garment from scratch that is designed perfectly for you.
This hands-on activity is ideal for anyone wanting to make their own well-fitting clothes. Under Geraldine's expert guidance, you will progress from measurements to a finished piece.
In this workshop, you will learn how to:
Take accurate measurements and trace off patterns for your individual size
Create a calico toile
Refine the fit of your toile with personalised adjustments
Select your preferred fabric and construct your garment
Throughout the course, you will gain the knowledge to either craft your own original designs or customise commercial patterns to suit your measurements. Imagine the satisfaction of wearing clothes that complement your figure effortlessly, thanks to the skills you'll acquire.
By the end of this course, you will have developed a brilliant new set of skills to continue creating personalised pieces that showcase your individual style.
The book, "Dressmaking: The Easy Guide" by Helen Rhiannon, will be needed for this course and if purchased from Tudor Rose Patchwork alongside this course, a 20% discount on the book will be offered. Please get in touch via the 'message the tutor' button for more information.
Dates are: 7 February, 7 and 21 March, 4 and 18 April and 16 May 2026.
10am-4pm
Click here to see more of our one-day workshops and here for regular classes.
In addition to spending your time crafting there is a coffee shop on site - O For Coffee. Tudor Rose Patchwork offers students 10% discount on anything consumed from O For Coffee. As well as a large selection of hot and cold drinks, the menu includes jacket potatoes, sandwiches, paninis, toasties, soups. For those with a sweet tooth there is also a variety of cakes baked on site including gluten free and vegan options.
