The Eleanor Dress Deer & Doe Sewing 4 week Course -
Thursdays 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th Sept 6pm to 9pm
Sizes;
Join us to make the beautiful Eleanor Dress, a timeless design featuring a fitted bodice, flattering waistline, and softly flared A-line skirt. This versatile pattern is perfect for creating a dress that can be worn for everyday occasions, holidays, weddings, or special events.
During this workshop, you will learn techniques for achieving a professional finish, including sewing darts for shaping, constructing a fitted bodice, attaching facings, inserting an invisible zip, and assembling a panelled skirt. Optional in-seam pockets can also be added.
Choose from two stylish versions:
View A features a classic jewel neckline, elegant puff sleeves, and a concealed zip fastening.
View B offers a more feminine look with cap sleeves, a double keyhole neckline, button closures, and a semi-open back detail.
This course is suitable for confident beginners and intermediate dressmakers who would like to develop their garment sewing skills while creating a beautifully finished dress.
Workshop Includes:
- Full tuition and guidance throughout the day
- Use of sewing machines, overlockers, and workshop equipment
- Technical support with fitting and construction
- Printed pattern and instructions in a range of sizes
- Lightweight fusible interfacing 0.25 yd (0.25 m)
- Matching thread
- View A: Invisible zipper, 1 x 22" (55 cm)
- View B: Invisible zipper, 1 x 6" (15 cm)
- View B: Elastic cord, 8" (20 cm) to secure buttons
• Can be substituted with fabric loops made using the included pattern piece
- View B: Fabric covered buttons or shank buttons, 3 x 3/8" (10 mm)
- View B: Elastic, 1/2" (13 mm) wide
• Sizes 34-48: 1 yd (0.9 m)
• Sizes 50-62: 1.5 yd (1.4 m)
Leave with new dressmaking skills, increased confidence, and a beautiful Eleanor Dress handmade by you.
To Bring:
- Choose a drapey woven like silk, viscose, tencel or rayon challis for a more elegant or fluid effect.
- Lightweight wovens like linen, cotton lawn, batiste, voile and chambray will have a more casual feel.
| Fabric Requirements (34–48) |
Width |
34-36 |
38–40 |
42–44 |
46–48 |
| View A |
115 cm |
2.55 m |
2.75 m |
3 m |
3.2 m |
|
150 cm |
2.05 m |
2.55 m |
2.55 m |
2.55 m |
| View B |
115 cm |
2.05 m |
2.3 m |
2.3 m |
2.55 m |
|
150 cm |
1.85 m |
1.85 m |
1.85 m |
2.05 m |
| Fabric Requirements (46–62) |
Width |
46–50 |
52–54 |
56–58 |
60–62 |
| View A |
115 cm |
3.2 m |
3.45 m |
3.45 m |
3.65 m |
|
150 cm |
2.55 m |
2.75 m |
3.2 m |
3.2 m |
| View B |
115 cm |
2.55 m |
2.75 m |
3 m |
3.2 m |
|
150 cm |
2.05 m |
2.3 m |
2.55 m |
2.55 m |
Address
Sewing B
174 Derby Road
Stapleford
Nottingham NG9 7AY
Travel
There is limited on-street parking in Stapleford, so we recommend using one of the Broxtowe Council car parks. The nearest are:
🅿️ £3.00 up to 6 hours Monday to Saturday
🅿️ Free on Sunday
(Please double-check the machine in the car park for any updates.)
👉 Broxtowe Council Car Parks – Stapleford
🅿️ £1.00 all day Monday to Friday
🅿️ Free on Saturday and Sunday
(Please double-check the machine in the car park for any updates.)
👉 Broxtowe Council Car Parks – Stapleford
If you’re arriving by bus from Nottingham or Derby, the Trent Barton i4 stops at Halls Road, just a short walk from Sewing B and the Derby Road Centre.
Refreshments
Tea and coffee facilities are available, and there are several cafés nearby where you can purchase drinks and food.
More Detailed:
All of our sewing workshops and courses are designed for participants aged 18 years and over.
