Lancashire Federation of Women’s Institutes

The Arts and Craft Sub-Committee

Beginners Dressmaking

Dates: Wednesday 11th March 2015 or Saturday 14th March 2015

Venue: LFWI Offices, Croston House, Lancashire Business Park, Centurion Way, Leyland, PR26 6TU

Time: 10am to 3.30pm – Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, just bring your lunch.

Tutor: Elaine Cuzner

Fee: £18.00

Have you ever wandered around the clothes shops, looking at tops and skirts and thinking “that doesn’t look too complicated, I am sure I could make it”

Well now is your chance! On this course Elaine will show you the basics of cutting out a simple top or skirt and how to follow the instructions on a pattern to make up your garment!

You need to buy a simple pattern for either a top (not a blouse) or a skirt, buy the correct amount and type of fabric plus any extras things like thread, zip, etc. and bring them all along with a tape measure, pair of cutting out scissors, pins and a sewing machine.

The mysteries of the grain, notches, darts and seam allowances will all become clear and you should be able to take home your completed garment.

Elaine is an experienced dressmaker and has been making her own clothes for many years. She has a wealth of knowledge to pass on to the beginner in this class to help them achieve a professional finish that fits you perfectly

Please request an application form from our WI secretary and return to the Federation Secretary, LFWI, Croston House, Lancashire Business Park, Centurion Way, Leyland, PR26 6TU, or complete the on line application at www.lancashirewi.org.uk

Closing date: Friday 27th February 2015