Sewing skills courses

...The course will concentrate on building the students` sewing skills. There will be discussions of suitable fabrics, etc. before the project is commenced. The course will begin with traditional hand sewn techniques but continue onto more modern, machine worked techniques, thus building up skills...

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

... and skills in simple bookbinding. Topics Covered Basic principles of bookbinding French-sewn Casebound book with cloth cover Dissertation style binding... Learn about: Construction Training, Confidence Training...

...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...

...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...

... sewer and have good pattern cutting skills. This course is unsuitable for beginners. Booking: Your course place is confirmed once you have booked online... 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: Confidence Training, Fashion Illustration, 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: Tailoring Vocabulary, Construction Training...

...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: Pocket insertion, Production Quality, Hand canvassing...

...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 Product, Fashion Stylist, Fashion design...

.... 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: 3d training, Design Methodology, Design techniques...

... and adding finishing touches. You will develop research and creative thinking skills in this series of workshops and be introduced to the practical areas... 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: Construction Training, Art School, Art design...

...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: Fabric Design, Fashion Business, Fabric panelling...

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

... in developing their fashion design skills, including students thinking of applying to further studies at foundation or degree level. Please... Learn about: 3d training, Fashion Brand, Fashion Product...