Zips & Openings Sewing Lessons

Different types of zips ; channel, concealed, fly front, open  etc.

Learn how to confidently insert different types of zips from jean to fine dresses and many more !

Duration: 2 hours

Price: £ 35

Glamour Icons HEN Parties Workshop

Learn, while having fun, how to make a simple, elegant, sexy lingerie.

Be creative as you wish while you create stylish magic.

Have fun and discover what your lingerie says about you and your friends.

Duration: 2 Hours

No sewing experience needed !

Book us now !

Option 1: Customise ready made lingerie 
                Everything provided
                Minimum number of people: 5
                Maximum number of people: 20
                Price: £20 per person

Option 2: Make one from scratch 
                Everything provided
                Minimum number of people: 5
                Maximum number of people: 15
                Price: £25 per person

Glamour Icons introduction to Bodice/Corsetry
pattern making class
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Course duration: 3 hours
Cost: £90

This intensive one day pattern making class will teach students how to construct a basic corset block.
step-by-step guide how to construct a pattern.
The Glamour Icons corsetry lesson is aimed at students with an interest in corsetry or bridal/evening wear.
The pattern can also be drafted easily to different shapes and styles in the future for lingerie purposes or evening/bridal wear.
By the end of class you will be able to assemble a boned bodice / corset

This pattern making class can be combined with the
'Introduction to corsetry'
intensive weekend master class;
using your own pattern to assemble a boned bodice/corset by the end of both classes.

Glamour Icons Lingerie for absolute beginners

Outline of the Class:

Cost: £90.00
Course duration: 3 hours

This intensive Glamour Icons class is aimed to students with very little or no sewing experience.
You will be guided through the basics of sewing classes or adapt these techniques for general dressmaking purposes.

The emphasis will be is on sewing techniques which can be used for lingerie making, including the following:

- introduction
- How to use your sewing machine
- basic stitches (straight, zig zag)
- basic seams
- curved seams
- how to press seams
- French seams

- working with stretch materials
- elasticated stitches
- attaching elastics onto stretch materials
-using your own measurements.

You will also be encouraged to make a pair of knickers from a provided template with your new learnt skills

At the end of the session you will be provided sample book of all main professional sewing techniques to refer to on future projects and references.

Bra making classes are available , please enquire

 2 for 1 lessons :
2 hours for the price of one on our beginners classes, learn more than just threading your mchine in just one hour. Call  or message me and I will give you all the information

We are happy to announce our new community project coming soon! Glamour Icons Sew Along project  you can all get involved once a week to sew along with me to a chosen project. The Sew Along will introduce and take you step by step to sewing lessons. This will give you opportunity to also ask questions, and take every step at your own pace and at the comfort of your own home. Keep tuned in for more information.

FREE SEWING LESSONS IN PLYMOUTH

Buy 2 hour lesson get another hour free !!!

The skills that you'll learn will enable you to create your own creation, something that you will be definitely be proud of, take a lesson and make yourself proud. Take basic lessons and you will be able to make your kids costumes, alter their uniforms and many more. Take an intermediate lesson and you will be able to create a skirt, turn a lovely blouse to a lovely sun dress and many more.. Take one to one and get an intensive, informative and dedication and time with the design.

Please contact me if you need more information.

GLAMOUR ICONS INTENSIVE DRESS MAKING COURSE

The number of spaces are limited, book yours fast. 
You can call, email or book online.

Course Overview:
This is a great class for a beginner dressmaker. You will learn how to use domestic and  industrial sewing machinery, how to make a pattern and follow a pre made pattern, how to sew seams, insert a zip, attach a waistband and much more. Plus you'll get a fab style skirt to show off!
This Glamour Icons beginner’s class needs no experience of dressmaking or pattern cutting required, you will be taught the basics and how to use a sewing machine and an overlocker. 

Entry Enquirements: 
Level : N/a

Max no. In class 4

Hours: 3 hours 

Bring to first class:
A skirt pattern is provided, however you can Bring your own
Pen, tape measure , scissors
Fabric 
Tea and biscuits are provided. 

Price:  £110

Sewing lessons In Plymouth

One to One lessons

Glamour Icons Ministiches offers private, one to one lessons that are tailored to meet your sewing needs. If you are a complete beginner, we'll start with the basics and go from there. If you have sewn before but want to learn something specific, we'll work on that during your private sewing lessons. If you want to get assistance with a special project, then these private lessons will be ideal for you.  The lessons can be at your own home or at the studio.  These lessons are also offered to all college students that need assistance with their college assignments 

There is no minimum time so book today! Remember their tailored to your time too so we will work around you!

£20 per hour  at the studio

£25 per hour at your own home 

Sewing lessons in Plymouth

Make a Skirt

Learn how to make a skirt. Within the lesson you will learn how to sew pleats, add a waistband facing, add lining to a skirt and insert a zip, you will also learn how to fit yourself  and how to sew pockets and hem with both machine and hand hemming, you will also be able to take home your pattern and hopefully a finished fully lined skirt.

You can bring your own fabric at least 1.5 metres.

Tea and biscuits are provided. 

 Two 3 hour sessions

Level: intermediate/ advanced 

Maximum number of people in a class: 6

Please bring your own machine if you have one.  
Price includes fabric.
You will need to have done the basic sewing level first .

Price: £90.00