Dressmaking so far......

Earlier in the year I mentioned that one of my ambitions was to start dressmaking. Well I am now three weeks in to my dressmaking course and thoroughly enjoying it. Not only is my teacher absolutely amazing (she is a retired Paris fashion house pattern cutter), with lots of fantastic advice and stories that completely inspire me. But I am now one third of the way to a dress!

I have measured myself up, cut out my pieces and at last I am starting to sew everything together (now the excitement is setting in as I am starting to see what the finished dress will look like). I have to say the first two weeks felt like I was taking so much in, but today I feel that it has clicked and I am away. Watch this space for the unveiling of the finished dress (good or bad)..............


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  1. Suzie1 February 2013 at 12:22

    Sounds like you're really enjoying it! I'm teaching myself through books and t'internet, but I think a course would be so much better! Where are you taking the course? Is it an evening class?

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    1. misscottonandcake1 February 2013 at 12:52

      I tried with books etc, but felt I was missing something. The course is at Bottisham Village College on a Thursday evening - you should come along

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  2. Not So Granny9 February 2013 at 18:38

    I've always wanted to try that course but not quite found the time. I must do it next time as I'm sure it would help the knitting design too.

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    1. misscottonandcake9 February 2013 at 18:40

      I'm going to do the pattern design as it looks really good - you should come its such a nice class - however they have a cooking class downstairs which makes me leave completely starving

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  3. Anonymous9 February 2013 at 18:55

    How very exciting. I always hate the cutting out bit the most - there is no going back if you make a mistake!

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