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Classes - What to Bring (Requirements List) - Dressmaking (Pika Vest)

Requirements List - Dressmaking (Coat Making - Lined Wrap Coat M8438)

On this course we are making teh Pika Vest from Wardrobe by Me.

Our tutor, Julie Jordan, will be at the shop on the Thursday before the course starts (5th March between 2pm and 4pm) if you would like help with sizing or fabric choices or if you have any questions - see below for more information from Julie.

Please wash your fabric prior to the class but only if it is washable.

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 (including a walking/even feed foot if you have one - this will help stop the top layer of your fabric from shifting as you sew the long seams required for this)
  • 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
  • Clapper (if you have one). Especially if you are using a wool or wool blend fabric - your seams will look so perfectly professional with a good shot of steam and a clapper. We sell these in the shop and you can purchase one at a discounted price on the course if you don't already own one. 
  • Pressing Cloth
  • Interfacing Cloth (where class involves using interfacing or bondaweb).

Fabric:

Light to medium-weight woven fabrics such as cotton, linen, wool, corduroy, or twill.

  • Lining for the inside.
  • Buttons for front closure.
  • Interfacing to add structure.
  • Sewing thread.

Note from your Tutor:

 

  • This pattern has a 3/8" seam allowance. A 1/4" foot with a guide and needle hole at 1cm from the guide would be very useful if you are inexperienced at sewing narrower seams.
  • We will sew this verst on a sewing machine, no overlocker experience is necessary.
  • Don't be put off by the pocket welts, they are purely for shoe and very easy.
  • Week One
    • We will be measuring, choosing a size, preparing and adjusting the pattern (with a bust adjustment on the princess seam if needed), cutting out, interfacing, sewing the outer vest.
  • Week Two
    • We will be sewing the lining and facings
  • Week Three
    • We will be assembling the vest, including topstitching, buttonholes and buttons.

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.