Sew a Perfectly Fitting Dress
We are excited to be working with Charlotte Newland, winner of the Great British Sewing Bee 2016, to bring you a fantastic weekend of dressmaking focusing on creating a dress that fits you perfectly. You will leave with a pattern that is customised to you and which you can make over and over again, along with a sense of achievement and some great memories!
Your Tour Includes
- Two nights’ full board accommodation, starting with dinner on Friday and ending with lunch on Sunday.
- Two full days of tuition with Charlotte Newland, winner of the Great British Sewing Bee 2016.
- Tea, coffee, and snacks throughout the weekend.
- Use of Bernina sewing machines – no need to drag your sewing machine
- Maximum of eight students so lots of 1-2-1 attention
Charlotte Newland
Charlotte is an all-round crafter who loves dressmaking, quilting, and knitting. She was taught to sew as a small child by her mum, grandma and schoolteachers, and now loves to pass her knowledge on to others. Charlotte was the winner of BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee 2016, and lives in London with her husband, kids, pets and sewing machines.
Itinerary
SKILL LEVEL: This is an advanced-beginners retreat. It is best if you already know how to use a commercial dressmaking pattern. You may progress more quickly with the project if you have some dressmaking knowledge and have completed a couple of projects already. All students must be comfortable with sewing machine basics: threading, seams, hems etc. Note: The focus of the sewing sessions will be on creating a dress that will fit you perfectly. You may not 100% finish your dress, depending on how quickly you sew. You will leave with a pattern that is customised to you which you can make over and over again, and all the knowledge to finish your dress off at home.
Check in to your room from 3pm.
4pm Introductory session with Charlotte
7pm Dinner
Includes Dinner
Charlotte will guide you every step of the way in making a perfectly fitting dress. The focus of the workshops will be on creating a dress that will fit you perfectly. You may not 100% finish your dress, depending on how quickly you sew. You will leave with a pattern that is customised to you which you can make over and over again, and all the knowledge to finish your dress off at home.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Charlotte will guide you every step of the way in making a perfectly fitting dress. The focus of the workshops will be on creating a dress that will fit you perfectly. You may not 100% finish your dress, depending on how quickly you sew. You will leave with a pattern that is customised to you which you can make over and over again, and all the knowledge to finish your dress off at home.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Single Room Supplement from £55.00 (3 days).
Perfect for Textile Lovers
Uniquely created for textile lovers, this Stitchtopia textile holiday is the perfect way to discover fascinating fabrics and cultures, whilst travelling to some of the world’s most inspiring places. Our talented stitching expert will be on hand throughout the holiday and host creative workshops with beautifully designed projects inspired by your travels.
Accommodation
You will be staying at the 4-star Staverton Hotel & Golf.
