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Classes - What to Bring (Requirements List) - Dressmaking (Coat Making)

Requirements List - Dressmaking (Coat Making - Burda 7700)

We will be making version B with an extended length.

It's available in US sizes 12 to 24 (UK 16 to 28). But as it's a relaxed fit with dropped sleeves there is plenty of scope to go smaller or larger. We will use the body measurements chart in week 1 of the course to work out sizing. For the purposes of buying fabric; we suggest that you purchase fabric that is at least 140cm wide and get 2.5m of it. If you have any concerns about sizing, do get in touch.

Please wash your fabric prior to the class but only if it is washable. Bear in mind many coatings are dry clean only and may shrink significantly if washed.

What to Bring

  • Sewing Machine, Foot pedal and Power Lead (see our info on transporting your machine to class)
  • The Instruction Book
  • Bobbins loaded with the correct thread (must be the correct bobbins for your machine) plus spare bobbins
  • All the feet and accessories that came with the machine 
  • Sewing Machine needles appropriate for the fabric you are using
  • Unpicker
  • Matching sewing thread 
  • Fading/Iron off/Wash off Pen in a contrast colour to your chosen fabrics or
  • Tailors Chalk or Chalk Wheel. Test out on your fabric prior to the course and if necessary purchase an appropriate alternative.
  • Pen, pencil and notebook 
  • Pins / Wonder Clips
  • Fabric scissors for cutting out 
  • Paper scissors
  • Small pair of scissors with sharp points
  • Tape measure
  • French curve (if you have one)

Machine Sewing Classes

 

 


We do not provide sewing machines for classes as we believe that you will learn more from using your own machine. If your machine is too heavy to lift; let us know before the class and we can make exception by prior arrangement.

We can help you to get your sewing machine from your car to the workshop space upstairs if you pull up outside the shop on the double yellow lines to drop it off. Then you can go and park in the car park behind the shop (see directions here).

Lunch Breaks

If your class goes over lunchtime you can either:

  • Bring your lunch with you
  • Pre-order your lunch from the lovely cafe opposite the shop (The Commute).

Our classes generally only break for a maximum 30 minutes so there isn't really time to go out and buy lunch during the day.

We have tea and coffee available all day free of charge. In classes less than 3 hours we ask that you come early and make a drink before we start.