Course Description

Do you have garments in your wardrobe that are too small, too big, too long, or too short – just to name a few, made in beautiful fabrics that you just can’t bear to part with? Well now is the time to pull them out of the wardrobe and give them a new lease of life, ‘Alterations and Mending’ a series of sewing classes with women’s wear designer Coral Turner of Coral Turner Couture. Coral will show you how to rejuvenate your garments using a variety of couture sewing techniques from taking garments apart and refitting to replacing linings, shortening and hemming garments that are too long and designer tips for restyling your garments. Be prepared to stretch your imagination, as you alter your clothing and make anew, in return you will expand your wardrobe as well as your sewing skills. The ability to use a sewing machine past or present is essential for this class and having completed a GCDA's beginners course. Please note we now require a £10.00 deposit which is refunded on completion of the course and on request. Please state the name and date of the course, when requesting your refund. If the deposit is a problem, please contact: learning@gcda.org.uk. Please bring your proof of ID & NI number to the first session of the course, as an enrolment form needs to be completed. Once you have registered you have agreed to our terms & conditions.