Key Facts
- Starting
7 Nov 2024- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 18:30
- End Time
- 20:30
- Duration
- 5 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Days
- Thursday
- Start Date
- 7 Nov 2024
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MACX256ML
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 40
- Starting
27 Feb 2025- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 18:30
- End Time
- 20:30
- Duration
- 5 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Days
- Thursday
- Start Date
- 27 Feb 2025
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MACX257ML
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 40
- Starting
5 Jun 2025- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 18:30
- End Time
- 20:30
- Duration
- 5 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Days
- Thursday
- Start Date
- 5 Jun 2025
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MACX258ML
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 40
Upcycle And Repurpose Clothes
This course will help you recycle your clothes by redesigning, altering or making basic repairs.
You can use machine or hand sewing and use the fabric in unwanted clothes to make many other items other than garments such as Memory blankets or pillows, patchwork items, bags etc.
You will be shown how to transfer your ideas onto pattern paper and how to use various sewing techniques on the machine, or by hand to create your design.
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Course Content
Basic alterations by hand or machine to take up trousers or skirts. Use a machine to sew a zip or make a buttonhole.
Measuring and transferring your ideas onto pattern paper.
Construction of the item using a sewing machine or by hand.
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Additional Information
For the first lesson will all students please bring scissors, thread, pins, and a tape measure.
If you know what you want to make please bring your clothes and ideas with you.
If you need some inspiration, the tutor will have plenty of ideas and samples to show you.
Learners may be able to get this course free if they are receiving income-based benefit or on a low income.
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Assessment Details
Tutor feedback and your own evaluation as well as feedback from the group.
