Sewing & Dressmaking - Beginners Part-time
Course
In Leamington Spa
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Leamington spa
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Start date
Different dates available
Below is only a suggestion of techniques and will be adapted to suit individual abilities/needs. This course aims to equip each student with the skills needed to operate a sewing machine confidently and the basic principles of garment construction/soft furnishing. It is intended as a stepping stone course leading onto learning through individual projects.
Facilities
Location
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Subjects
- IT
- Construction
- Dressmaking
- Project
- Part Time
- Construction Training
- Sewing
Course programme
- Welcome and Introductions: Introduction to the sewing machine and other equipment
- Seams and Finishes Open, Zig-zag, Tip Stitched
- Seams and finishes. Mock Flat Felled, Flat Felled, French
- Piping: Seams, Edges Students will need to bring in a minimum of 1m No 1/2/3 Piping Cord
- Overlap zip (Students will need to bring a 6 or 8 inch standard skirt zip) lesson.
- Curves Seams Bust/waist. Construction of simple top shape and sleeve - pattern provided.
- Consolidating skills learnt: production of piped scatter cushion with zip fastening
- Preparation for personal project: Understanding pattern technology and markings/symbols. Tracing off patterns to size. Evaluation and review including discussion with tutor re continuation of project or starting next project.
Sewing & Dressmaking - Beginners Part-time