Why Study This Course?
Ever dreamed of creating your own clothes? This course is perfect for absolute beginners! Develop essential skills for designing and constructing garments. Learn how to transform your ideas into professionally finished clothing that fits you perfectly. You’ll gain confidence using sewing machines and other tools. This course will empower you to create a wardrobe that reflects your unique style.
You will:
Learn how to calculate your correct dress size.
Copy your chosen pattern and calculate fabric required.
Lay-up and cut out your sewing pattern.
Construct basic straight seams, curved clipped seams and bust darts.
Neaten raw edges.
Insert a concealed zip.
Construct styling features such as tucks, gathers or piped seams.
Fit your garment and alter if required, (with tutor assistance).
Learn how to do blind stitch or machine hems.
Change and alter the original design; by attaching lace, inserting contrasting fabric, adding a half or full lining, inserting different sleeves (for more experienced learners).
This course covers:
Garment design: Introduction to designing and constructing garments
Pattern work: Copying patterns and calculating fabric requirements
Cutting and layout: Laying up and cutting out sewing patterns
Basic seams: Constructing straight seams, curved clipped seams and bust darts
Edge neatening: Techniques for neatening raw edges
Zip insertion: Inserting a concealed zip
Styling features: Constructing tucks, gathers and piped seams
Fitting and alterations: Fitting your garment and making alterations
Hemming: Blind stitch and machine hemming techniques
You will:
Learn how to calculate your correct dress size.
Copy your chosen pattern and calculate fabric required.
Lay-up and cut out your sewing pattern.
Construct basic straight seams, curved clipped seams and bust darts.
Neaten raw edges.
Insert a concealed zip.
Construct styling features such as tucks, gathers or piped seams.
Fit your garment and alter if required, (with tutor assistance).
Learn how to do blind stitch or machine hems.
Change and alter the original design; by attaching lace, inserting contrasting fabric, adding a half or full lining, inserting different sleeves (for more experienced learners).
No prior experience is necessary. An interest in the subject and a willingness to learn are required.
You must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
There is no formal assessment. You will set personal targets with the tutor and review these during and at the end of the course. This includes tracking your own practice through written notes and the tutor's written responses, gauging your progression and personal development through the course.
If you are a carer and would like to enrol on an eligible course then please visit reception where one of our staff will be able to assist you.
Please note that tutors may occasionally be changed at short notice. While teaching styles may vary, we ensure consistent quality across all of our courses. For this reason, a change of tutor does not qualify for a refund.