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A dressmaking course spanning five weeks will commence on 29 October 2026 at Franklins in Colchester. Various instructors will guide participants in enhancing their garment-making skills. The course is priced at £162.29.
Dressmaking 5 week course
Get ready to give your garment that certain Je ne sais quoi!
Tuesday Course 4: Week 1 - 16th June, Week 2 - 23rd June,
Week 3 - 30th June, Week 4 - 7th July, Week 5 - 14th July.
Thursday Course 4 : Week 1 - 18th June, Week 2 - 25th June,
Week 3 - 2nd July , Week 4 - 9th July, Week 5 - 16th July.
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Tuesday Course 1: Week 1 - 1st September, Week 2 - 15th September,
Week 3 - 22nd September, Week 4 - 29th September, Week 5 - 6th October.
Thursday Course 1 : Week 1 - 3rd September, Week 2 - 17th September,
Week 3 - 24th September , Week 4 - 1st October, Week 5 - 8th October.
Tuesday Course 2: Week 1 - 27th October, Week 2 - 3rd November,
Week 3 - 10th November, Week 4 - 17th November, Week 5 - 24th November.
Thursday Course 2 : Week 1 - 29th October, Week 2 - 5th November,
Week 3 - 12th November , Week 4 - 19th November, Week 5 - 26th November.
This is our longest class spread over 5 weeks, which allows you to perfect each step of your garments. You will also have enough time between sessions to continue with your new skills at home. The aim of this class is to develop your skills so that you finish this course as a competent dressmaker. You will have all of the knowledge to advance in your own time.
Project options for this class are flexible whether it be a perfect party frock, fashionable flares, daring dungarees, a stylish summer dress and many more!
To book onto one of our courses, first you will need to decide whether you would like a Tuesday course or a Thursday course. Next, go through the list of dates above to choose the course that best suits you. These dates are set and cannot be changed. For example: If booked onto "Tuesday Course 1" The 5 dates you will be booked onto will be the 5 that are listed. Please make sure you can attend all these dates before booking.
Supplied: Machines, Scissors, Pins, Tape Measures, Tea and Coffee.
Required: Fabric, Sewing Pattern, Haberdashery, Lunch.
Our sewing classes are suitable for anyone over the age of 18.
Please be aware : If you book this class, you are booking on the 5 dates listed above. If you cannot make one of the days we cannot transfer you onto alternate dates.
To Book a class you can either give us a call on 01206563955, come into store or book online.
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Frequently asked questions
Dressmaking 5 week course takes place on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 10:00.
Dressmaking 5 week course is held at Franklins in Colchester (13 Saint Botolph's Street, Colchester, CO2 7DU).
Tickets for Dressmaking 5 week course are priced at £162.29. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Franklins can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Dressmaking 5 week course can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Dressmaking 5 week course
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A dressmaking course spanning five weeks will commence on 29 October 2026 at Franklins in Colchester. Various instructors will guide participants in enhancing their garment-making skills. The course is priced at £162.29.
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Dressmaking 5 week course
Get ready to give your garment that certain Je ne sais quoi!
Tuesday Course 4: Week 1 - 16th June, Week 2 - 23rd June,
Week 3 - 30th June, Week 4 - 7th July, Week 5 - 14th July.
Thursday Course 4 : Week 1 - 18th June, Week 2 - 25th June,
Week 3 - 2nd July , Week 4 - 9th July, Week 5 - 16th July.
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Tuesday Course 1: Week 1 - 1st September, Week 2 - 15th September,
Week 3 - 22nd September, Week 4 - 29th September, Week 5 - 6th October.
Thursday Course 1 : Week 1 - 3rd September, Week 2 - 17th September,
Week 3 - 24th September , Week 4 - 1st October, Week 5 - 8th October.
Tuesday Course 2: Week 1 - 27th October, Week 2 - 3rd November,
Week 3 - 10th November, Week 4 - 17th November, Week 5 - 24th November.
Thursday Course 2 : Week 1 - 29th October, Week 2 - 5th November,
Week 3 - 12th November , Week 4 - 19th November, Week 5 - 26th November.
This is our longest class spread over 5 weeks, which allows you to perfect each step of your garments. You will also have enough time between sessions to continue with your new skills at home. The aim of this class is to develop your skills so that you finish this course as a competent dressmaker. You will have all of the knowledge to advance in your own time.
Project options for this class are flexible whether it be a perfect party frock, fashionable flares, daring dungarees, a stylish summer dress and many more!
To book onto one of our courses, first you will need to decide whether you would like a Tuesday course or a Thursday course. Next, go through the list of dates above to choose the course that best suits you. These dates are set and cannot be changed. For example: If booked onto "Tuesday Course 1" The 5 dates you will be booked onto will be the 5 that are listed. Please make sure you can attend all these dates before booking.
Supplied: Machines, Scissors, Pins, Tape Measures, Tea and Coffee.
Required: Fabric, Sewing Pattern, Haberdashery, Lunch.
Our sewing classes are suitable for anyone over the age of 18.
Please be aware : If you book this class, you are booking on the 5 dates listed above. If you cannot make one of the days we cannot transfer you onto alternate dates.
To Book a class you can either give us a call on 01206563955, come into store or book online.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Dressmaking 5 week course?
Dressmaking 5 week course takes place on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 10:00.
Where is Dressmaking 5 week course taking place?
Dressmaking 5 week course is held at Franklins in Colchester (13 Saint Botolph's Street, Colchester, CO2 7DU).
How much are tickets for Dressmaking 5 week course?
Tickets for Dressmaking 5 week course are priced at £162.29. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near Dressmaking 5 week course?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Franklins can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Dressmaking 5 week course?
Tickets for Dressmaking 5 week course can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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