Print Sewing and Clothesmaking - Intermediate
C03009
Our fun, practical course will ensure you become confident making clothing to fit. You will reach a higher level of competence using commercial patterns, plus choosing fabrics and styles that compliment you. You can work on the class project of a garment but also have the opportunity to choose your own pattern to sew. Alternately you may wish to learn skills necessary to up cycle or repurpose a garment or simply mend or refit a well-loved garment.
Course Content
Over the duration of this course you will make at least one garment to fit using either commercial patterns or refitting/ restyling an existing garment. Learn to alter patterns to suit size and shape along with learning about design, style and a variety of sewing techniques. Working from your chosen pattern, you will be guided step by step through choosing the right pattern size, adapting the pattern to your measurements, laying out your pattern pieces and cutting out the fabric. You will learn sewing techniques such as pockets, waistbands and fastenings to produce clothing. Other techniques taught will be led by individual student projects. With individual use of your own or a college Bernina sewing machine, the tutor will guide you through techniques in sewing up garments.
Course Outcomes
Be able to develop or alter one garment using correct sewing techniques and finishes. Understanding the project workflow when producing clothes.
Understand how to choose the right pattern size when creating custom clothing.
Be able to make and attach applied pockets to Clothing.
Be able to use an overlocker to neaten seams.
Be able to mark and sew buttons and buttonholes onto clothing.
Be able to use sewing machines and equipment safely.
In keeping with professional working practice, the last 15 minutes of each session will be used to clean up your work space.
The cost of essential materials (which are all provided in the class) is included in the fee. However, please note there will be an additional charge for the cost of materials which is above and beyond the essential materials supplied on the day ranging between £50.00 and £100.00.
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 to participate on this course. You must be familiar with threading a sewing machine and know how to work with simple commercial patterns. Experience of fitting garments would be an advantage but is not essential. To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on the start date of the course. If you are an intermediate/ advanced level clothes maker, you should enroll on one of our Intermediate - Advanced courses to get the best learning experience.
First Class Requirements
You are able to bring your own sewing machine to this course and it will need to be PAT Tested before use in the first lesson. You will be contacted by the tutor before the first class to let you know what fabric to bring.
All learners will receive a health and safety induction in alignment with their course. Learners are advised to wear closed toe shoes and to dress appropriately.
Assessment Methods
Q&A, observations, PLPs, practical sessions using specialist classroom facilities to build a body of coursework and different outcomes that incorporate new techniques and processes.
Additional Information
If you require further course information or advice & guidance that is not answered in this outline, please email art@rhacc.ac.uk If you would like general information about the college, for example, fees & finance, funding, term dates or opening times please email info@rhacc.ac.ukor drop in to our main reception area. For information on course fees and how to get additional help to pay for them look at our How to Pay for Your Course section.
