CLOTHES MAKING COURSES
NOTES FOR ALL COURSES
Food and Drink cannot be eaten in our studio at the moment.
If you would like to practice sewing on your own machine please feel free to bring it along.
Need To Miss A Session?
If you know you can't make it to every week in the 6 week course, let us know in advance and we can try to make arrangements for you to catch up.
(1 missed session.) If the course has already started and you would like to join just get in touch you can make up sessions in our Sewing Surgery.
Cost
£200 for 12 hours (£210 for Jacket Making.)
6 x 2 hour sessions or 2 x 6 hour day sessions (7 x 2hour sessions for the Top Class).
Weekend Session?
If you are joining for the full 2 day course there will be an hour for lunch from 1 - 2 pm. There are many places grab a bite to eat in the local area.
Next Steps: Make An Ilford Jacket
Monday 3rd June - Monday 8th July 18.30 - 20.30
Is it a shirt, a jacket? a shacket, a coat, or even a dress? It can be whatever you want it to be! "Choose your own adventure" style sewing is what we are all about at Make Mee Studio.
This design looks fab on all expressions of gender and it's pretty easy to sew. There are a few tricky bits that will further your sewing know-how.
In this course, you’ll learn:
- How to achieve the perfect fit
- How to customise a pattern to your own design
- Sewing plackets, facings, pockets and collar
- How to finish seams
- How to sew buttons and buttonholes
Who's it for:
This course is suitable for beginners who have used a sewing machine before, or those with some experience who want to learn new skills. It's a great follow on from our Learn to Sew: Make A Skirt or Learn To Sew: Casual Basics, or for home sewers who want to further their skills.
About the Pattern:
We will be using Friday Pattern Company’s Ilford Jacket pattern.
The patten comes in sizes XS (32”/81cmchest) to 7XL (60”/152cm chest)
A copy of the pattern is inclusive with the course price. We will have the pattern printed ready for you to use in the class and you will receive the digital file you can download and use again and again!
Price £210
LEARN TO SEW: CASUAL BASICS
Tuesday 16th April - Tuesday 21st May 19.00 - 21.00
Wednesday 17th April - Wednesday 22nd May 19.00 - 21.00
Tuesday 4th June - Tuesday 9th July 19.00 - 21.00
Wednesday 5th June - Wednesday 10th July 19.00 - 21.00
Saturday 29th June - Saturday 6th July 10.00 - 17.00
Go from being a sewing novice to making your first outfit! In this course, we’ll learn the building blocks of clothes making while stitching up a sweatshirt and trouser, suitable for all gender expressions.
We’ll begin by making a loose fitted pair of trousers or shorts using woven fabrics. You can choose to make comfy pyjamas for lounging around in, or a pair of smarter trousers to wear outside.
We’ll then move on to making the sweatshirt using stretch material. You can opt to make a raglan sleeve sweatshirt, a t-shirt or a hoodie.
You can work at your own pace with individual attention from our experienced teachers. Best of all, you can relax, unwind and make new creative friends!
What You’ll Learn:
- How to measure your body
- How to use a sewing machine
- How to read basic pattern terminology
- How to sew hems and finish seams
- How to make a casing to add in elastic
- How to sew buttonholes and pockets (optional)
Who is this class for?
This course is suitable for complete beginners who have never used a sewing machine before or those who have basic knowledge but want some practical clothes making guidance or simply want to learn different skills.
We know clothes making can seem like a daunting prospect at first but it's easy when you know how! It gives you the opportunity to be unique and creative with your style.
Sizing
Trouser Pattern includes sizes - XS 94cm hips - 2XL 145cm hips
Top Pattern includes sizes:
2XS - 72cm, 28" chest to - 4XL - 130cm, 51" chest
If you fall outside of these size ranges please get in touch and we can make a bespoke pattern for you.
Materials + Equipment
We have a selection of fabrics and trims in the studio which you can purchase from us. If you would like to bring your own fabric we will send you fabric details when you book the course. You will need roughly 1.5 - 2m of one non stretch fabric for your trousers and the same in stretch for your sweatshirt.
£200
LEARN TO SEW: Make A Skirt
Tuesday 4th June - Tuesday 9th July 19.00 - 21.00
Make a skirt that suits your style and body type in this choose-your-own-adventure style sewing course delivered in our studio in South London.
This course is suitable for complete beginners who have never used a sewing machine before or those who have basic knowledge but want some practical dressmaking guidance. You can work at your own pace, we have plenty to keep you occupied whatever your level.
Through this sewing course, you’ll learn that there's never just one way to do things in dressmaking (and you don't always have to stick to the rules!). We want to encourage you to find your own personal way.
In this course, you’ll learn:
- How to measure your body
- Pattern terminology,
- Garment construction
- Basic dressmaking techniques: different seam finishes, zips and hems to create your ideal skirt.
We have patterns for sizes 6 - 26. If you fall outside of these size ranges please get in touch and we can make a pattern for you.
Price £200
Learn To Sew: DUngarees
We designed these dungarees at the very beginning of Make Mee Studio, inspired by a vintage pattern co-founder Tracey had since she was a child (and made for herself when she was 10 years old!) They have been a mainstay on the children's project board ever since. To say they have stood the test of time would be an understatement!
The great thing about these dungarees is that they are comfy, practical, fun to wear, fun to make, look great on all expressions of gender and teach you some really fun making skills! (Hammers at the ready!) Oh and not forgetting they are bang on trend, if you care about that sort of thing.
We wanted to let our adult students in on the fun too so here we have our newest 12 hour course.
You will learn:
- How to check and adapt sizing to suit your body shape.
- Pockets - many many pocket options available! (What's the point in clothes without pockets??)
- Topstitching
- Facings
- How to attach dungaree clips and studs
Who is this class for?
This course is suitable for beginners who have used a sewing machine before, or those with some experience who want to learn new skills. It's a great follow on from our Beginner's Dressmaking Class, or for home sewers who want to further their skills. You can work at your own pace, we have plenty to keep you occupied whatever your level.
Materials + Equipment
We have a selection of fabrics and trims in the studio which you can purchase from us. If you would like to bring your own fabric you will need 2.5 - 3m of fabric. A medium or light weight woven is ideal, these dungarees will not work in stretch fabric. Feel free to get in touch before the class to discuss fabric choices. The fabric should be washed before you use it. (A normal 30-degree wash is perfect.)
Please contact us if you are interested.
NEXT STEPS DRESSMAKING: Make a Top
In this 'choose your own adventure' style intermediate sewing course, we’ll sew a top based on a customisable base garment pattern specially designed to help you master a number of techniques.
This is a great follow on from our
Learn to Sew: Casual Basics or
Make a Skirt courses, or if you've been finding your own way at home and want to advance your skills.
You’ll learn how to sew:
- Sleeves (Fitted or gathered)
- Darts
- Gathers & Pleats
- Yoke
- Facing
- Collars / Necklines
- Sleeve Plackets
- Buttonholes
- Rouleau loops
You can modify the pattern to suit your own style by making it long or cropped, adjusting the sleeve length or adding a collar. One of our students even adapted it to make a dress!
Who is this class for?
This class is ideal for those who have used commercial patterns before and are looking to expand their sewing skills.
Pattern sizes available size 10 - size 20. If you are outside of this range please get in touch and we can discuss options)
Materials + Equipment:
You will need 2.5m of a medium weight woven fabric to make the top, such as cotton or linen. We have a selection of fabrics and trims in the studio which you can purchase from us. Feel free to get in touch before the class to discuss fabric choices.
The fabric must be washed before the first lesson to prevent any shrinking after sewing. A normal 30-degree wash is perfect.
All other tools and equipment will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring along your own sewing machine if you prefer.
£200
Please contact us if you are interested
