Learn to drape with Wendy Gardiner
Ever wondered how to drape fabric over a stand to make garments like they do on the Sewing Bee? Now’s your chance to learn with expert Wendy Gardiner.
Learn to drape and make a garment without a pattern – just by draping on a stand. In this day class you will learn the basics of draping, pinning, cutting and then sewing your own stylish garment without using a pattern! This is perfect for those wishing to expand their dressmaking skills and make something that is truly unique to you. Also ideal for those that have done Wendy’s Body Double Class.
What will we cover?
In this day class you will learn the basics of draping, pinning, cutting and then sewing your own stylish garment without using a pattern
How will I be taught?
In our light and airy studio by an experienced dressmaking tutor
Do I need any previous experience or skills?
This workshop is suitable for all, It is perfect for those wishing to expand their dressmaking skills and make something that is truly unique to you. Also ideal for those that have done Wendy’s Body Double Class.
Are materials provided? Is there anything I need to source myself?
- Body Double/or dressmakers dummy
- 2-3m of fabric of your choice (easiest to drape is soft stretch fabrics, or polyester/viscose)
- Sewing kit, thread, dressmaking shears, scissors etc. Plenty of pins (preferably ones with glass heads).
- Marking pencils/chalk/fade-away – whichever you prefer
- Lightweight interfacing (50cm)
- Notepad/pen
What will I take home with me?
A garment made without using a pattern
Refreshments
Drinks and biscuits will be available but we recommend that you bring a packed lunch with you.
Photography
During all of our workshops photographs are taken for promotional purposes only. Please make us aware at the time of booking if you would prefer not to be included.
Tutor
Wendy has successfully worked as a freelance writer, teacher and author in the sewing industry all her working life, during which time she has held the role of editor of several leading sewing magazines as well as having written 23 books, including The Great British Sewing Bee from Stitch to Style. She also runs regular residential Creative Sewing Weekends and writes projects and technique articles for various magazines and her own resource website www.wendygardiner.co.uk which is packed with tips, techniques and projects. Wendy has also been a presenter on shopping channels Ideal World, Create & Craft TV and Sewing Street TV. Plus she organises the extensive workshop programmes for Knitting and Stitching and Festival of Quilts.
