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The Dillington House Sewing Bee – Dress Block and Toile
Description
A series of sewing courses, each one building your skills and confidence.
Dress Block and Toile.
A block is a basic starting point for pattern making. It is a fitted darted shape to fit the figure, from which paper dressmaking patterns are made. The course begins by taking body measurements working in pairs, then constructing the block from the body measurements. Initially this will be made on pattern paper, then transferred to card once the block is confirmed as being the correct fit.
On the second day you will be making up the toile in calico, then making any alteration necessary to the block to ensure a correct fit, as the block will be used thereafter to make a dress, skirt or blouse pattern from.
You will need to bring your sewing machine to the course.
Accommodation can be booked, subject to availability.
Tutor information
Jenny Harrison has been a tutor of Soft Furnishings for more than 15 years, she has a Certificate in Education and has taught to Level 3 City and Guilds at local colleges. In the past she has written articles for Sewing World Magazine. Currently she runs her own classes privately for dressmaking and also offers a bespoke soft furnishing design service to private clients.
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