Sewing pattern making courses

...2. Course description This course covers all aspects of garment making including pattern alterations to accommodate body shape and design alterations. Learners can choose to make garments for themselves or others. Learners may prefer to alter existing ready to wear garments to correct fitting...

...For those who wish to further their sewing skills to an advanced level, or those who wish to extend their garment making skills by making a personal project, using direct drafting from personal measurements...

... to draw a pattern, insert a zip and sew a basic shape Darts and hemlines, making buttonholes and sewing on a button Sewing a sleeveless top. You will learn...

...Learn to set up, thread and use a sewing machine. Learn different types of stitching. Learn about using different fabrics, changing a needle and getting the most out of a sewing machine. Apply skills to make a cushion and have fun. Suitable for: Beginners...

...2. Course description Adapt your vintage finds to fit you: This course is all about repairing, altering, fitting, up-cycling and reinventing clothing and other textile items to give them a second life. Repairing zips, taking up hemlines on trousers or skirts, taking a pattern from a much loved...

.... The 'Basic Sewing Techniques For Beginners' workshop will take you through the process of making up a simple skirt. On the course you will... become familiar...

... such a wardrobe essential - beautifully subtle vegetable tanned leather, quality fittings and a crafted finish. All the pattern pieces are pre-cut for the students... Learn about: Bag making, Accessory making, Handbag design...

...Applying Lace Attaching Elastic Turning a Crotch Tips on buying Fabric Working with difficult fabric Making Spaghetti Straps Professional Finishes. Suitable for: Anyone who is able to use a sewing machine...

... we cover in this class include working off a pattern, laying out a pattern efficiently, pattern cutting, pinning and cutting fabric, sewing seams, basic...

...Below is only a suggestion of techniques and will be adapted to suit individual abilities/needs. Students wishing to join this course should be confident using a sewing machine and have done some previous sewing, even if it was a while ago. The nature of this course will offer guidance at various... Learn about: Part Time...

...Although the bags can be made using industrial equipment the purpose of the course is to show techniques in how to achieve a professional standard of finish using a domestic sewing machine. Suitable for: Newcomers to bag making... Learn about: Handbag design, Accessory making, Bag making...

...Suitable for: Anyone who knows their way around a sewing machine...

...To be able to calculate fabric required for curtains. To be able to make a small curtain with machined heading. Suitable for: Beginners or those with some sewing experience...

...You will learn the use of a sewing machine, its applications and basic maintenance. You will also learn about basic pattern cutting, how to make easy clothing alterations and how to produce a garment from a simple pattern, how to interpret commercial patterns and alter to fit, take correct...

..., using sewing machines and making your own beautiful fabric insoles. Course outline: Day 1: Moccasin patterns and components. Understanding the pattern... Learn about: Footwear design, Accesssory making, Mocassin making...

... are covered? Sewing Techniques Researching a production Design development Simple pattern drafting / adaptation Costume making What qualifications will I get?... Learn about: Part Time, Quality Training...

... experience of cutting out, sewing seams, zips etc and making a basic skirt. cost £45 + materials, please bring your own and a pattern featuring...

... and brainstorm your own ideasHow to develop sewing skills and production processes... Learn about: Basic IT, Basic IT training, Skills and Training...

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

...You will learn to adapting shop bought clothes and commercial patterns to fit your own body shape. You will also work with more difficult fabrics. The aim of the course is to build confidence in your own ability so that by the end of the course, you will be able to make a selection of items...