Garment making courses

...This course introduces the processes, skills, concepts and ideas associated with textile design. The emphasis is on the expressive and creative use of materials and does not include traditional garment making and pattern cutting. Both traditional and contemporary techniques are explored, including...

...Includes: Design Principles; Surface Patterning; Pattern Construction; Soft Furnishings; Soft Toy Making and Garment Construction...

...You will learn how to cut a trouser pattern, make pockets and a fly front fastening Please note this is not a beginners class and you will need to know how to use your machine and have some experience of cutting out, sewing seams, zips etc and basic garment making Please note all our classes... Learn about: Fashion Textile, Fabric selection, Sewing skills...

... machine: what stitches to use with what fabric Investigating various beading embellishment Customising your own garment Garment assembly: sewing, pressing... Learn about: Creative Thinking...

...Get your sewing off to a great start. A day making a garment beginning. with advice on selecting patterns, fabrics and interfacings. Suitable for: This course aims to give delegates more confidence and develop their sewing techniques...

...Working drawings; Design and illustration; Pattern cutting; Block making and adaptation; Soft Toy Making; Garment making; Fabric technology; Garment costing...

...Course review: You will learn all the basics from threading the machine through to making a garment. To thread the sewing machine Learn to...

...If you are considering a career in fashion design, garment making and textiles then this exciting fashion course will offer insight into how designers research, record and communicate their ideas. You will start the week with a trip to a London museum or current exhibition, accompanied by... Learn about: Heat Transfer, Confidence Training...

...If you have some experience with dressmaking, the next step is pattern cutting. The trouser-cutting course will teach you how to make a block and pattern to your own or industry-standard measurements, followed by a sample garment to check the fit of the block and pattern. During the course... Learn about: Fabric Design...

...Suitable for: This course is suitable for beginners who wish to make a simple garment...

...Product Design in Textiles is an exciting course that explores aspects of the fashion and textiles industry. Lessons are interactive and vibrant, providing a stimulating experience to learn and develop skills in areas of design and making. Students especially enjoy completing the coursework...

... which could be the beginning of a garment, jewellery, bag, sculpture, toy – its up to you! Please bring with you to the first session: Scissors Notebook / pencil Visual... Learn about: Jewellery Design, Visual inspiration, Garment making...

...To introduce you to dressmaking and get you prepared to start making your own clothes. Suitable for: Novice sewer...

...Making garments. Styling features. Design fabric selection. Using sewing and over locking machines...

...To understand management issues in order to develop design solutions that are desirable and cost effective. Students acquire knowledge and experience of using up-to-date technologies and software. Students should be able to realise their own creative project involving the designing and making...

...Topics covered The course will cover the basic rules of cutting various garment components such as bodice-dart manipulation, simple sleeves... Learn about: Sewing and garment making, Sewing skills, Textile Printing...

... have knowledge of garment making and using patterns, as this is not a beginners class Cost is £45 per session inc refreshments, but not lunch, materials...

...Working drawings; Design and illustration; Pattern cutting; Block making and adaptation; Garment making; Fabric technology; Garment costing. Options in tailoring, textile decoration and fashion illustration...

...A very design-led course aimed at level 2 students. Complete beginners will be taught all the basic techniques and all students will be encouraged to experiment and develop ideas or work from commercially produced patterns. At the end of the course you will be able to: Understand the pattern making...

...Please note: This course is for students aged 18 and older... Learn about: Sewing and garment making, Art School, Art design...