Practical Sewing Skills: Dressing Gown (3-week course)

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Practical Sewing Skills: Dressing Gown (3-week course)

11 May 2022 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

With Karen Odinga.

A three-week course, meeting on Wednesday evenings: 11th, 18th and 25th May.

Classic and Comfortable Dressing Gown

Your choice of fabric creates the look and feel of this classic kimono style dressing gown.  Whether it be cuddly and comfy or sheer and floaty, this is a unisex style so great for everyone however they want to wrap up!

We will be sewing this project at a relaxed pace over 4 sessions.

If you require any sizes over the X-Large, please contact me a week before the start of the session so I will have your pattern ready for you at the start of the session.

Cost for the pattern will be £4.00 ad yours to keep for ever and ever!

Suggested Fabric Choices: Cotton & cotton blends, flannel, chambray, silks and silk types, jerseys, lightweight double knits, lightweight sweatshirt fleece/french terry. linen & linen blends. Allow extra fabric for matching plaids and stripes.

SizesSmallMediumLargeX-Large2XL3XL4XL5XL
45in wide fabric3.5 meters3.5 meters4 meters4.25

meters

4.25 meters4.25 meters5 meters5 meters
60-inch-wide fabric3 meters3 meters3 meters3 meters3.5 meters4 meters4 meters4 meters

Additional Requirements:

  • Sewing machine with all attachments, leads and manual. Please ensure you are familiar with the basic operations of your sewing machine before the start of this session.
  • Thread to match fabric
  • 2 meters of lightweight fusible interfacing
  • Your usual sewing kit to include fabric scissors, pins, needles etc.

Please have your fabric washed, dried and ironed according to its fibre content before the first session.

Any queries regarding sizing, fabrics etc. please contact me at kodinga23@gmail.com and I’ll be happy to help!

    Register your interest:

    Thank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.

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    Details

    • Date: 11 May, 2022
    • Time:
      7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    Venue

    • Braintree Community Centre
    • 19-21 Bocking End
      Braintree,CM7 9AEUnited Kingdom
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    Tutor

    • Karen Odinga
    • Email kodinga23@gmail.com

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    Information for Students

    Limited parking to the side and rear of the centre.  Wheelchair access is available at the front of the Centre.
     

    Payment

    Class fees are payable on the day at reception on arrival.  Workshop fees must be paid 2 weeks before, either in person or by phone unless otherwise stated.