Key Facts
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Starting
24 Sep 2026- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 18:30
- End Time
- 20:30
- Duration
- 5 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Days
- Thursday
- Start Date
- 24 Sep 2026
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MACX372ML
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 50
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Starting
5 Nov 2026- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 18:30
- End Time
- 20:30
- Duration
- 5 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Days
- Thursday
- Start Date
- 5 Nov 2026
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MACX256ML
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 50
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Starting
14 Jan 2027- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 18:30
- End Time
- 20:30
- Duration
- 5 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Days
- Thursday
- Start Date
- 14 Jan 2027
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MACX373ML
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 50
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Starting
25 Feb 2027- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 18:30
- End Time
- 20:30
- Duration
- 5 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Days
- Thursday
- Start Date
- 25 Feb 2027
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MACX257ML
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 50
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Starting
22 Apr 2027- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 18:30
- End Time
- 20:30
- Duration
- 5 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Days
- Thursday
- Start Date
- 22 Apr 2027
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MACX374ML
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 50
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Starting
10 Jun 2027- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 18:30
- End Time
- 20:30
- Duration
- 5 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Days
- Thursday
- Start Date
- 10 Jun 2027
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MACX258ML
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 50
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 entitled to concessions 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.
