Garment Construction - Churidaar
AGE 18+ WOMEN ONLY - 6 hours class
This course is designed for learners with foundational sewing skills who wish to develop expertise in pattern drafting and garment construction. Participants will create patterns to their own measurements and construct a complete garment from start to finish, covering every stage from measurement taking and pattern creation to fabric preparation, cutting, and full garment assembly.
Key Learning
- Understand and describe the key elements and struture of a churidaar
- Identify and record measurements required to draft a churidaar pattern
- Demonstrate ability to take specific body measurements needed for drafting
- Calculate the necessary measurements for creating a churidaar
- Draft a churidaar pattern to the calculated mesurements
- Apply correct techniques for fabric laying, pinning, and cutting based on the drafted pattern
- Apply appropriate sewing techniques to create the characteristic churidaar leg-opening effect
- Prepare and complete an elasticated waistband finish
- Construct a complete churidaar to individual measurments
You will need to bring
Please do not bring heavy, stretchy or silky fabric.Â
- Pattern drafting paper or a plain roll of white/brown paper
- 2.5m to 3m (60" wide) cotton or lawn fabric
- 1m to 2m elastic (width of your choice)
- Matching colour thread
Tools and equipment will be provided; we cannot accommodate using your sewing machine.
Tea and coffee will be provided; we recommend bringing a light lunch/snack, or you can visit one of the local cafes/shops.
Location
91 Ayres Road, Manchester, M16 7GS
Weekday daytime course: £70.00
| Lesson 1 | Wednesday | 14/05/25 | 10am to 1:00pm |
| Lesson 2 | Wednesday | 21/05/25 | 10am to 1:00pm |
Weekday evening course: £85.00
| Lesson 1 | Wednesday | 14/05/25 | 5:30pm to 8:30pm |
| Lesson 2 | Wednesday | 21/05/25 | 5:30pm to 8:30pm |
Weekend course: £100.00
| Lesson 1 | Saturday | 10/05/25 | 10am to 1:00pm |
| Lesson 2 | Saturday | 17/05/25 | 10am to 1:00pm |