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Dressmaking 3 Day course | Franklins
Jul 24, 2025 (UTC+1)ENDED
New Ipswich
Class Dates:
Set 1: Wednesdays : Week 1 - 14th May, Week 2 - 21st May, Week 3 - 28th May
Set 2 : Tuesdays: Week 1 - 10th Jun, Week 2 - 17th Jun, Week 3 - 24th Jun
Set 3: Thursdays: Week 1 - 24th July, Week 2 - 31st July, Week 3 - 7th August
Set 4: Tuesdays: Week 1 - 2nd Sept, Week 2 - 9th Sept, Week 3 - 16th Sept
In this 3 day class you will be able to bring in your own dressmaking projects to make under the guidance of our experienced tutor. You will be shown how to measure yourself correctly and choose the correct size to make; how to trace off your pattern pieces and grade or adjust as necessary; and how to assemble your pattern, including using notches, inserting zippers or buttonholes, and finish your seams.
Simple patterns suitable for beginners or adventurous beginners are best. If you need guidance picking a pattern then our team in store can help guide you.
You will need to provide all your own fabric and notions, again our in store team can assist with understanding fabric and notions charts. You will NOT need to bring a sewing machine or overlocker as these will be provided for your use during the classes.
This class is over 3 days on consecutive weeks, you will need to be able to attend all the dates to make the best use of this course. Missed dates cannot be swapped.
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Supplied:
Machines, Scissors, Pins, Tape Measures, Tea and Coffee.
Please no not bring additional sewing machines and overlockers.
Required:
Fabric, Sewing Pattern, Haberdashery, Lunch.
Our sewing classes are suitable for anyone over the age of 18.
Please be aware :
If you book this class, you are booking on the 5 dates for the set listed above. If you cannot make one of the days we cannot transfer you onto alternate dates.
Any further queries, please email us at ipswich@franklinsgroup.com
Classes are suitable for everyone over the age of 18.
To Book a class you can either give us a call on 01473254276, come into store or book online.
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Children's Sewing - Water Bottle Bag | Franklins
Jul 25, 2025 (UTC+1)ENDED
New Ipswich
Come and join us and make a water bottle holder together with your child.
We will teach you:
Follow a simple pattern
Attach fusible fleece interfacing
Follow a seam allowance
Turn through a bag
Attach a strap
You will feel comfortable using a machine, so that together we can make a fun Bag by the end of the class.
This class is designed to help you gain the confidence you need to continue your sewing journey once you get home. Learning some of the basic rules of sewing will give you the best start to help you flourish in your new hobby.
Each ticket covers the use of ONE sewing machine and ONE set of materials for the class. If adults would like to make their own project (not just supervise) another ticket must be purchased.
All children aged between 8 - 15 must be accompanied by a responsible adult who will be responsible for their behaviour and safety during the class. Children aged 16-17 do not need an accompanying adult.
Supplied: All materials included, students can choose 2 fat quarters to construct their bag from.
Required: yourself
Any further queries, please email us at ipswich@franklinsgroup.com
To Book a class you can either give us a call on 01473254276, come into store or book online.
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An Introduction To Your Sewing Machine | Franklins
Jul 25, 2025 (UTC+1)ENDED
New Ipswich
This class is suitable for any machine that has been purchased from Franklins. We will teach you all the basics that you will need to get started on your new machine, including:
Threading your machine
Winding a bobbin
Changing stitches
How to use the buttonhole foot
How to use the zipper foot
Together we will make a small zipper pouch to keep all your sewing kit in.
We will also talk about how to care for your machine, discussing sewing machine needles and how/why to change them, along with picking the right needle.
This class runs for 2.5 hours. Please bring your sewing machine and all the accessories, along with your manual.
PLEASE NOTE: Only sewing machines purchased from a Franklins Group are suitable for this class.
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Supplied: Scissors, Pins, Tape Measures, Tea and Coffee.
Required: Your machine, accessories and manual
Any further queries, please email us at ipswich@franklinsgroup.com
Classes are suitable for everyone over the age of 16.
To Book a class you can either give us a call on 01473254276, come into store or book online.
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