ABOUT THE COURSE
4 Day Course. 9.30-12.30pm
All materials included.
Is your Child/ Teenager Creative? Loves Fashion, loves to make things,or would love to learn how? This is a perfect introductory fun few days of cutting, sewing and making. Learn how (and how not!) to use a sewing machine.
We will work from a pattern to make a pretty summer dress, top, skirt or shorts.
Learn the different parts of the Sewing machine, how (and how not!) to use.
Learn how to handle, measure, lay and cut fabric.
Learn to read and interpret patterns
Professional finishings
All in our beautiful, bright and spacious Studio in the heart of Dun Laoghaire
This course will give your teenager the confidence to use a sewing machine independently and know what to do with it when things go wrong! It's the perfect starting point for those who have an interest to later go on to make or up cycle their own clothes and accessories.
It is suitable for total beginners and for those with some sewing experience.
Sewing machines and tools provided.
Fabric will be provided for their project.
no need to bring anything!
€120
10% sibling discount
PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
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About your tutor, Nikki
I grew up with a Mum who ran her own successful Designer Children's wear clothing company. As a child I was surrounded by fabrics, cutting tables, sewing machines & giant rolls of pattern paper! Later as a student, and a graduate I worked in all areas of the business, from design, pattern cutting, manufacturing, distribution and Sales & Marketing.
I later went to live and work in Hong Kong, the hub of fashion manufacturing, for a company who's client's included top fashion designers and retailers; Monsoon, Accessorize, Ralph Lauren, DKNY to name a few.
Returning then to work in Dublin as a bespoke Wedding dress designer. This evolved into a successful retail business with two stores in Dublin, which I ran for more than 12 years. Becoming busy mum of three girls led me to take a step back from this business for a few years.
But I am again, in the lucky position of working from a fabulous large studio in the heart of Dun Laoghaaire doing what I love. I now enjoy passing on the necessary skills to children, teenagers and adults who are keen to explore their creative side and learn the practical skills to make it all happen!
I look forward to welcoming you to the Studio!
Nikki
