Easy Woven Dress - In-Person Sewing Workshop at 43 Cootes Dr, Dundas

Ready to sew your own handmade wardrobe? In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn how to make a simple, stylish woven dress—perfect for everyday wear! This class is designed for nervous beginners who want to expand their sewing skills while working with woven fabrics.

The Horizon Day Dress is a casual, easy fitting dress. It features a relaxed style drop shoulder with 3/4 length sleeves which can be worn down or cuffed. The curved bodice sits above the natural waistline, adding interest and shape to the oversized silhouette for a flattering drape.

Pattern includes sizes XXS - 6XL (Bust 31” - 64” / 79cm - 162cm) 

Join us:

Saturdays June 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th  (4 classes)
2:30pm - 5:00pm 

You should already know how to:

• Trace your pattern
• Thread a sewing machine with some help
• Use basic stitches like straight stitch and zig-zag stitch

You will learn:

• The step-by-step process of creating a simple wearable item/garment 
• Applying those essential garment-making techniques (as taught in Garment Basics and Intro to Machine Sewing).

Included with your course fees:

• Pre-class consultation answering your questions about the pattern and fabric.
• 10 hours of sewing instruction.
• An exclusive 10% discount on the fabric and supplies purchased for the course from Main Fabric. 

We are so excited that you are considering joining us for this workshop. We want to make the experience seamless, carefree, and enjoyable for you. Let us know how we can help. 

Don't forget to add your workshop dates to your calendar as soon as you have registered. About a week prior to your workshop you will receive an email outlining further details of the workshop including what you will learn, what you need to bring, and our cancellation policy. The email will also include our class waiver that will need to be signed online prior to attending the workshop. 

If you would like to know the fabric and notion requirements for the workshop in advance of a week please email or phone us at your convenience. 

At the studio we allow water and light snacks around the cutting table and sewing machines, other types of drinks and larger snacks can be enjoyed in our store sitting area. Cell phones, devices are great learning tools, you are welcome to bring and use them. 

If you have any further questions please visit our Contact & Hours page for contact details. You can email, phone, or text us anytime. Most responses take place during business hours. 

Full payment of the workshop is required at the time of registration to reserve your spot. Participants must be 14 years of age or older to participate on their own in the workshop unless otherwise stated. Participants between the ages of 14-17 must have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver. Participants between the ages 8 - 13 years of age can participate in the workshop as long as a paying adult participating as well. 

Cancellation policy 

• Full Refund: Available for cancellations made more than 7 days before the workshop date.
• 50% Refund or Transfer: For cancellations made between 3 to 7 days prior to the workshop, you have the option of receiving a 50% refund or transferring your spot to the next available workshop. If there is no complimentary workshop you will receive a 50% refund. 
• No Refund/Transfer: Cancellations within 48 hours of the workshop date will not be eligible for a refund or transfer.

DEBUT workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable. 

Workshop spots are transferable, if you are unable to make your workshop, send a friend! Call or text us to let us know of the switch.

If you need to cancel, contact us at your earliest convenience.  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy

At Main Fabric we aim to provide a welcoming, diverse and discrimination- and harassment-free work space and retail environment. We welcome people of all races, genders, identities, religions, ethnicities, ages, and abilities to join our community and use our creative space. We have a zero tolerance policy for people who disrupt our inclusive and inviting space, any person who is being discriminatory and/or conducting harassing or abusive behaviour will be asked to leave the premises immediately.