Sewing skills courses

...Do you have a creative eye and would you like to gain basic skills in accessory design? Perhaps you have thought about creating your own accessories, but need some guidance. During this course you will develop studio-based design, research and portfolio building skills, whilst learning about basic... Learn about: Design Methodology, Construction Training, Basic Skills...

...Suitable for: Students who are confident to use a domestic sewing machine...

...To learn new skills related to dressmaking and sewing in a relaxed and friendly environment. Suitable for: Adults...

...This intermediate course covers the techniques required to pattern cut and produce a Victorian period corset. You will also learn appropriate production techniques, including eyelets, boning and lacing, to pull the body in. Competent sewing skills are essential and some pattern knowledge beneficial...

... will explore various construction techniques using folded as well as single sheet pages and will learn four different sewing methods to produce different styles... Learn about: Construction Training, Confidence Training...

...Learn how to use shirring elastic, how to make a basic pattern. Suitable for: Anyone with basic sewing skills...

..., attend leather merchants, and make three bags working on industrial sewing machines... Learn about: Communication Training, Fashion design, Construction Training...

... will be using industrial machines on the course, but the techniques you learn will be transferable to domestic sewing machines at home. Materials will be included... Learn about: Construction Training...

...Do you dream of designing your own clothes? But not sure how to get started? This four-week fashion design and fashion drawing course will provide you with the skills you need. Introduction to fashion design (week 1)Through practical exercises and focused discussions, you will research a theme... Learn about: Fashion Illustration, 3d training, Presentation Skills...

... have some experience of sewing but who would like to practice and develop their skills. This course would be an excellent follow on course from Introduction... Learn about: Construction Training...

... in the making process such as the skiving machine as well as the different types of sewing machines used for stitching leather...

...This course is a unique opportunity to understand the world of bespoke tailoring and start practising some skills. A tailoring apprentice can take 7 years to perfect their craft, so perhaps you want to have a taste before you commit, or just understand more about this complex and secret industry... Learn about: Construction Training, Tailoring Vocabulary...

...This couture tailoring course focuses on the specialist hand-stitching skills for constructing a tailored woman's jacket. You'll learn the step-by-step stages of tailoring a couture jacket using appropriate materials, and complete a half jacket, as well as building an extensive reference... Learn about: Production Quality, Hand canvassing, Pad stitching edge finishes collar application...

...Your portfolio is the ticket to your future, so it needs to be right. It must play to your strengths, demonstrating the skills and knowledge you've built. We'll show you how to refine and strengthen the visual impact of your existing work, and make sure your portfolio does you justice... Learn about: Fashion design, Fashion Product, Fashion Stylist...

.... Intermediate sewing skills and competent use of industrial machinery are also necessary if you are to fully exploit this course. Ideally, you should... Learn about: Design Methodology, Design with JavaScript, Design techniques...

... alter as necessary to ensure a good fit. You’ll also be shown how to use the sewing machines and what types of stitches to use to assemble your skirt... Learn about: Creative Thinking...

...This two-week course will take you through the whole process of constructing and finishing a shirt to designing a printed fabric to make it out of. You will create your own unique shirt learning a range of new skills as you work. Resulting in something you can wear, use in your portfolio... Learn about: Art design, Art School, Construction Training...

...In this course you will be combining different fabrics to create beautiful, vibrant panelled textiles. By stitching material together using a range of techniques (pointed seams, corners and curved seams) you can create dramatic patterns and interesting textures whilst learning sewing techniques... Learn about: Fashion Business, Textile Design, Fabric Design...

...This three week course will take you through the core skills involved in personalised womenswear pattern cutting to industry level... Learn about: Pattern cutting, Fashion Product, Pattern design...

... fashion school environment. You will engage with research through 3D experimentation and drawing. A CSM pattern cutting tutor and a sewing technician... Learn about: Fashion Product, Fashion design, Fashion Textile...