Stage Couture

Sewing course open to adults and teenagers of all levels, aged 16 and over.

Programme:

• Discovery and operation of the different types of sewing machine (overlocker, coverstitch machine, industrial flatbed sewing machine and domestic sewing machine), and testing of the different stitch types.
• Theory and technique of pattern cutting, step by step: each participant takes their own measurements and learns to adapt a pattern to them, to position it correctly on the fabric, and to handle the cutting tools (fabric scissors, magnets, weights).
• Learning construction and finishing techniques.
• Making a piece: a bag, a top, a dress…

Materials to bring: 1 tape measure, 1 pair of fabric scissors, 1 pair of small sewing scissors or 1 pair of thread clippers, 1 seam ripper, 1 wool needle and 1 A4 squared notebook, 1 model to make (a pattern or a garment to copy: from a magazine (Burda or Maison Victor pattern); books are also available at the workshop), 1 fabric and matching thread, 1 erasable pencil or a pencil and paper with an eraser.

Instructor: Claudia Paz

Number of places: 10 people

Price: €450 (Paris-Ateliers registrants receive a 10% discount on the course price).

Professional training rate: €1,200 incl. VAT

Dates: 8 to 12 February 2027

Hours: 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm

Information by email at public@paris-ateliers.org or by phone on 01 44 61 87 80.