Join our upcoming live Masterclass series:

From Fabric to Finish: A simple summer top

Over the course of three Masterclasses, together we will build a simple summer top - from start to finish- that will carry you through many seasons.  Within this course Carol will include:

  • how to adapt a standard commercial pattern to accommodate your own design features and fit requirements

  • neck finishings, collars and facings

  • keyhole closures

  • french and flat felled seam construction

  • bias cuts and stabilisers

  • gathered sections

All levels of ability are welcome!

Zoom webinar links will be sent by email shortly before each Masterclass

Masterclass 1:
Layout and cutting

14th July, 8pm-9pm BST

In this Masterclass we’ll explore our chosen patterns and focus on:

  • Layout

  • Cutting

  • Transfer of pattern markings, inlays

  • Facings

  • Hem treatment

Masterclass 2:
Sections and structure

21st July, 8pm-9pm BST

In our second Masterclass we’ll be developing our:

  • Darts

  • Armholes

  • Necklines

  • Seam structure

  • Application of facings and trims

Masterclass 3:
Final finishing

28th July, 8pm-9pm BST

As we reach the home stretch we’ll attend to the final refinements:

  • Hems

  • Fasteners and closures

  • Hand finishing

Live Masterclass Series: From Fabric to Finish 2
£90.00
  • 3 Live online Masterclasses (via Zoom)

  • Opportunity to ask questions. in real-time

  • Start to get to know our amazing, global community

Enrol now!

Useful information:

  • Experience level
    All experience levels welcome!

  • Date(s)
    14th July, 21st July, 28th July 2026

  • Time
    From 8pm-9pm BST

  • Location
    Online via Zoom (you’ll receive links once you enrol)

Materials required:

  1. A pattern of your choice - for men or women

  2. Fabric - quantity as recommended by your pattern

  3. Trimmings as indicated by your pattern, (or by your own design ideas)