Print Clothesmaking - Intermediate
A00042
Ready to take your clothes making skills to the next level? This course is designed for those with some sewing experience who want to create professionally finished garments. You'll learn how to design, construct, and alter patterns to create clothes that fit you perfectly. Transform your ideas into reality and enhance your skills in garment making. This course is perfect for anyone looking to expand their sewing knowledge and create unique, well-fitting clothing.
Course Content
This course covers:
Pattern adaptation: Altering patterns to suit your size and shape
Design and style: Exploring design principles and choosing styles that complement you
Sewing techniques: Mastering a variety of sewing techniques for garment construction
Garment fitting: Fitting your garment during the making-up process
Upcycling and repurposing: Skills to upcycle, repurpose, mend or refit garments.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
Previous sewing experience is necessary.
You must be familiar with threading a sewing machine.
You should know how to work with simple commercial patterns.
Experience of fitting garments would be an advantage but is not essential.
First Class Requirements
Basic sewing kit and notebook
Attendance Requirements
Regular attendance required
Assessment Methods
There's no formal assessment. However, the tutor will provide one-to-one feedback, and we'll have group discussions to share our learning. After this course, you could explore more advanced clothes making techniques or specialise in a particular area of garment construction.
Further Study Options
Other clothes making courses
Additional Information
Our fun, practical course will ensure you become confident making garments to fit. You will reach a higher level of competence using commercial patterns, plus choosing fabrics and styles that compliment you. If you would like to enrol on an eligible course as a Carer then please visit reception where one of our staff will be able to assist you.
