- Location: Marino College of Further Education Connolly House 17 North Strand Road Dublin
- Duration: TBA
Course details
This course caters for those who wish to learn to make from a pattern in fabric of their choice. Students learn how to cut out, sew, fit and finish their garment. Individual attention is given to students to cater for different levels of competence, from beginners to advanced.
Equipment for Dressmaking Course:
- Simple pattern for skirt or dress/tunic (see list below)
- Fabric to suit pattern
- Interfacing for waistband – Vilene.
- Thread to suit colour of fabric.
- Scissors for cutting fabric and scissors for cutting paper (old scissors)
- Tape measure
- Dressmaking pins
- Needles – machine and sewing needles
- Bobbins – plastic
- Tailor’s chalk – to contrast with fabric
- Seam ripper
Beginners are advised to choose a simple pattern to enable them to learn basic sewing techniques while students at a more advanced level may use a pattern of their choice. The following patterns have been tried and tested by our students and are generally available in Hickeys Home Focus Stores. Also please be sure to seek advice when choosing your material as some fabrics can be difficult to work with.
Updated on 08 November, 2015Course Location
About Marino College of Further Education
- Enctheirage lifelong learning for all
- Believe that every child has the ability to experience success in school
- Recognise and support diversity
- Provide for a safe, clean and caring environment
- Strive to recognise and achieve the full potential of every individual
- Believe in educating and nurturing the whole person
- Believe that every day is a new beginning
- Believe in respect for all
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