Sewing & Dressmaking - Beginners Part-time

• 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.

We are one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education quality and standards are equal to any university.As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with six unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students. Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education quality and standards are equal to any university.