Sewing machine courses

...Never be overwhelmed or outsmarted by your overlocker again! Using either your own machine, or one of ours, this 2 hour session unravels the mysteries of threading the machine, use of different needles, stitch length and tension control. Having mastered the set-up, we move on to the essentials... Learn about: Pattern cutting, Textile Design, Rolled hemming...

.... You will make a sample pair of trousers using seams, neatening, fly zip, pockets, waist finish, hems. You will use your sewing machine and an overlocker... Learn about: Clothes making and fashion, Fashion design, Garment construction techniques...

...The 7160-01 Award scheme is in a modular format across a wide range of garments eg skirt, trousers, top and sewing machine skills. Under the Award... Learn about: Overlocker skills, Fashion design, Commercial Pattern...

...This partly structured course is for students with basic machine sewing skills who would like to improve to a higher standard. Traditional and modern methods are taught...

...To learn how to make your own garments. Suitable for: Complete beginners and those with limited sewing knowledge...

... outfits in a full fashion show in front of friends and family. If you wish to use a College sewing machine let us know when you book your place as numbers...

... of garments displaying sewing skills Use of sewing machines Fastenings and accessories for final garment...

... and sketching for fashion Drawing the fashion figure Draping on a mannequin stand and pattern cutting Machine sewing Fashion styling and fashion photoshoot... Learn about: Fashion Illustration, Fashion Stylist, Fashion design...

... sewing kit: pins, needles, tape measure, dressmakers shears, notebook and pen. Suitable pattern...

... English is advantageous. Access to a good quality camera & basic sewing machine would be advantageous...

... of machine quilting techniques including rotary cutting. All materials, equipment and sewing machines are provided Home cooked Lunch, cakes and refreshments... Learn about: Free motion quilting, Intermediate patchwork and quilting skills, Quilt as you go...

... familiar with basic sewing stitches,learn how to use a sewing machine and add a new dimension to your sewing,design skills and knowledge. Assessment...

...If you have a basic level of sewing skill and an interest in making garments or tried to change patterns or garments, yet feel you want more experience and want to know how to make garments properly or draft your own pattern, this is the course for you. The course aims to show you how to draft...

...If you have a competent level of sewing skill and an interest in making garments and have done some pattern cutting yet feel you want to know how to make garments more professionally or draft more complex patterns, this is the course for you. The course aims to show you how to draft a basic pattern...

... at cost price so you can choose to make a single large design or multiple small ones Some experience of design, machine sewing and hand stitching...

...Phew, it’s been a busy year so take a day out, escape and relax making Christmas gifts and decoration with a nostalgic theme using your sewing machine and overlocker. Our vintage Christmas crafts workshop is also your opportunity to learn new sewing and machine skills at the same time as eating... Learn about: Fabric Embroidery, Pattern cutting, Fabric Design...

..., working with different fabrics, hand and machine quilting, couching, surface embroidery and free machine quilting. Take your work to the next step using simple design techniques to find your quilting ‘voice’ and style with unique individuality. Whether you are new to sewing and quilting or your... Learn about: Fabric Textile, Dressmaking skills, Fashion design...