Party Dress or Waistcoat Workshop - Saturday 24th October

The Peony Dress is the dress you have been missing from your wardrobe. Made in a silk or pretty viscose crepe, it’s the perfect special occasion dress, or made in a linen or babycord you can dress it down for daytime. The pattern also includes a fantastic couture technique should you wish to add shoulder puffs to your dress (depending on ability this may not be an option during the workshop).

The waist seam sits about 1 cm above the natural waist, and the skirt gently skims over the hips. The Peony Dress is not designed to be closely fitted, but there are darts on the front and back of the bodice and skirt so you can easily adjust the fit to your liking. Both Views A and B have a sleeve frill. View A also has a skirt frill that falls just above the ankle, while View B finishes mid-thigh with no frill.

Suggested fabrics: Fabrics with a bit of drape such as viscose, crepe, silk and cotton lawn will give a floaty silhouette. You can also use a fabric with more body such as a mid to lightweight denim, cord or cotton poplin for a more structured dress.

You can use your main dress fabric for the shoulder puffs. If you want a more dramatic puff, use a double layer of your fabric or add a layer of interfacing into your puff. If you are using a thick fabric, you may want to use a lighter weight fabric for the puffs as you may find it hard to gather.

Fabric requirements: If your print is directional, you may need additional fabric. The fabric requirements include the sleeve and hem frills. If you want to use a contrasting fabric for the frills, you will need 80 cm (31.5") for the hem and 30 cm (12") for the sleeve.

Sizes 6 - 30

Notions: 25 cm (10") of iron-on interfacing; 56 cm (22") concealed zip.

Sewing level: Intermediate

The Quinn Vest and Dress sewing pattern from True Bias. Quinn is a casual take on a waistcoat which can be made, with four length options. View A is a cropped vest. View B is a hip-length vest. View C is a mini dress hitting a couple of inches above the knee. View D is a midi dress hitting a couple of inches above the ankle. All views are unlined, finished with a combination of bias bindings and facings. This style includes princess seams, a V-neckline, back buckle, and centre front button opening. 

Suggested fabrics: Medium weight woven fabrics such as linen, cotton twill, corduroy, and denim.

Notions: Lightweight interfacing; 1" sliding buckle; 5/8" (15 mm) buttons, 4 for Views A and B, 9 for View C, or 12 for View D.

Optional: If your main fabric is stiff, you may also want lightweight cotton fabric for the neck and armhole bias bindings, 1/3 yd for sizes 0-18 or 1/2 yd for sizes 14-32.

Sizes 0 - 32

Sewing level: Intermediate

We would advise you to call in for the pattern and fabric before the workshop. If you are unable to call in please let us know and we will arrange to post the pattern to you. We always advise to have your pattern pieces ready before the workshop. You would need to be a confident beginner and know your way around your sewing machine. We will open at 9.30am to set up for a 10am start and will finish at 3.30pm. You can either bring your own fabrics or pop along to the shop beforehand to purchase your fabric with 10% discount.

Included in the price:

Pattern

Tutorial

Optional 2 hour workshop on Tuesday 3rd November for those who don’t manage finish on the Saturday. (6pm - 8pm)

What you need to bring:

Fabric

55cm Concealed zip (for the Peony)

Buttons (for the Quinn(see above for quantities))

Sewing machine

Overlocker (optional)

Standard foot

Concealed zipper foot (for the Peony)

Button hole foot (for the Quinn)

Needles

Matching thread

Scissors

Pins/clips

Lunch

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

If you would like to attend the workshop please add this listing to your cart.

Only 8 spaces available so book early to avoid disappointment.

Workshop Terms and Conditions 

Bookings can be paid for through our website or in store.

The hours allocated for the workshop should give enough time to complete the pattern however mistakes and personal ability may mean finishing off in your own time.

If you are unable to attend the workshops for any reason please let us know and we will consider the circumstances with regards to a refund. 

If you are running late for the workshop you must let us know as late arrivals will affect the progress of the rest of the group.

If the workshop is cancelled we will make every effort to rearrange it. Alternatively you would be entitled to a full refund or shop voucher.