Clothesmaking & cad embroidery

Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College

Vocational qualification

In Richmond upon Thames

£ 220 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Richmond upon thames

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Course Overview:
For beginners or for those returning to the subject, this is a project-based course which will provide you with a thorough introduction to the general principles and skills of clothes making. You will be using a purchased pattern and/or upcycling clothes by adding creative embroidery using a digital sewing machine.

You will become confident in making garments using commercial patterns, plus choosing fabrics & styles that compliment you. You will also have the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to refit and restyle purchased garments.

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Location

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Richmond upon Thames (London)
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Parkshot, TW9 2RE

Start date

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How to Enrol:
You can enrol directly online or in person at reception.

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Subjects

  • Project
  • Design
  • CAD
  • Embroidery
  • Fabrics
  • Sewing
  • Clothesmaking & cad embroidery
  • Clothesmaking
  • Cad embroidery
  • IT

Course programme

Course Content:
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.
Learn about design, style and a variety of sewing techniques.
You will experiment & gain techniques with the Bernina sewing machine, a Bernina presser foot, over locker, digital embroidery machine and embellisher needle machine.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Calculate the size of the pattern in relationship to body measurements
• Adjust the pattern to individual measurements using basic methods
• Use pattern lays, grainline and selvedge correctly and follow pattern instruction sheets
• Select suitable fabrics
• Use machinery safely and correctly
• Construct the garment to a professional standard and finish
• You will collect a folder of handouts, notes and details of garment making techniques.

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