SUMMER INTENSIVE Sewing Techniques course

Would you like to learn the fundamental sewing techniques and master the right skills? Then this course is perfect for you. During this intensive course, you will focus on a variety of techniques tailored to your level.

In addition, you will receive an introductory booklet with step-by-step explanations of each technique, illustrated with photos. You will also receive patterns of the techniques covered, allowing you to continue practicing at home and further develop your skills.

BEGINNER

Explanation about how to use the sewing machine, introduction of the different feet types of the sewing machine.
How to sew different types of seams.
Different hem finishings.
How to set in sleeves in two variations.
How to do gathering on a garment and finishing with the waistband, finishing an elasticated waistband.
How to make a round and V-shape neck-facing.
Zipper and closure: invisible zipper, the lapped zipper, and standard zipper.
A shirt collar, stitching a buttonhole placket, and making the buttonholes. 

INTERMEDIATE

Making a bias binding, how to sew a bias binding on a neckline, and V-neckline finishing with a bias band.
How to sew a shirt yoke, how to stitch a fly pants opening.
Stitching a blind buttonhole placket, 3 variations of making a strap.
How to stitch different pockets, trouser pockets, side seam pockets, and patch pockets in 2 different variations.
How to sew a shawl collar, how to sew piping into a seam.
How to sew the different pleats: tuck pleat, pin tucks, knife pleat, and box pleat.

ADVANCED

How to stitch pointed angle, how to stitch a tight curve.
Split with press studs, how to sew a breast dart.
How to stitch a breast pocket, how to stitch a center back vent with lining.
How to stitch a welt pocket with flap.
How to stitch a sleeve slit with a lining and buttonhole.
How to make a collar and lapel.

Classes are provided in English and Dutch.

INCLUDED
Fabric for the exercises and a sewing techniques instruction booklet and coffee and tea.