Tiwtor / Tutor: Debra Drake (English/Cymraeg)

Costiau / Cost: £55

Make a top that takes you from day to night! This smart/casual top can be made with a simple print to dress up jeans or can be made in a textured lace for that evening look. Join Sewing with Style’s Debra Drake to create a stylish top – perfect for a smart and summery look but also perfect for autumn in lace, jacquard or brocade. Ideal for women from size 10 to 22, stay chic with the stunning designs featured in this pattern.  We will take you step-by-step through the fitting and construction process to produce a beautiful skirt that will complement your wardrobe. This course is for confident beginners to intermediate sewists, age 16 and up.

Arrive from 9.30 am to set up your machine ready for a 10.00 am start to sewing.

Bring your own materials including: New Look 6434 Pattern [see links below], fabric [see pattern information], 1 x ½” button, elastic cord for button loop, thread (Guttermans), sewing machine (with a bobbin), fabric scissors, paper scissors, stitch ripper, measuring tape, tailors’ chalk, pins.

Recommended fabrics: cotton (medium to lightweight, not see through), silk/silk types, crepe, lightweight linen, linen blends. Anything with a little bit of weight.

New Look Skirt 6434 pattern is suitable for sizes 10 to 22. Pattern links:

Pattern online via Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Look-Misses-Variations-Pattern/dp/B01BNXCJ8S/ref=sr_1_5?crid=WQKIB94NGNTT&keywords=new+look+pattern+6434&qid=1664015062&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=new+look+pattern+6434%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-5 

Pattern online via Hobbycraft: https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/new-look-womens-top-sewing-pattern-6434/6334531000.html

This pattern is widely available but if you are having trouble sourcing it please let us know.