Make a Bias Cut Dress in a Day

About the class

Create your own Alpha60-inspired dress in just one day! In this hands-on workshop with tutor Roberta Leary, you’ll sew the elegant Alessi Bias Dress—a pullover style with a high, round neckline, visible self-binding, and the flattering drape of a bias cut. Designed by Tessuti Fabrics, this versatile pattern is perfect for both casual and dressier occasions and can be easily layered for year-round wear.

Not only will you finish the day with a stylish, wearable garment made by you for you—but you’ll also gain practical sewing skills, an understanding of bias-cut construction, and the confidence to recreate the dress again and again at home. You’ll leave with your completed dress, a copy of the pattern, and the know-how to start making your own wardrobe staples.

Choose your own fabric and enjoy the process of making something unique and personal, all in a supportive and creative environment.

Prerequisites

Some experience sewing or working a machine is highly encouraged!

What to Bring

• Your chosen fabric (see meterage and recommended fabrics below)

• Matching thread

• 3m of bias binding to match your fabric (or make your own in class)

• Sewing machine

• Optional: fabric scissors, pins, and measuring tape

Recommended Fabrics
Linen, linen blends, silk satin, silk crepe de chine, viscose, or wool crepe.

Fabric Requirements (based on 140cm wide fabric):

• Size 6: 2.0m

• Size 8: 2.0m

• Size 10: 2.1m

• Size 12: 2.2m

• Size 14: 2.3m

• Size 16: 2.35m

Building Accessibility

Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre is a heritage-listed building with access limitations. While there are no lift facilities within the main building, the ceramics studio is wheelchair accessible.

We acknowledge these limitations and are committed to improving accessibility where possible. We continue to explore ways to make our programs more inclusive and encourage you to reach out if you have any questions.

Other Additional Needs

Should you, or the person you are enrolling for, have any other additional requirements, please include these details when booking. Should you wish to chat to one of our friendly team, feel free to contact Reception on 9432 9555 or email ArtsCentre@fremantle.wa.gov.au to discuss any individual needs.