Key Facts
- Starting
20 Sep 2024- Location
- Tooting
- Start Time
- 10:00
- End Time
- 12:30
- Duration
- 10 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Day
- Days
- Friday
- Start Date
- 20 Sep 2024
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- TABE050CP
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 0 - 100
Clothes Making Skills- Beginner
Clothes making is a great skill to have if you're interested in working in fashion or going on to do a higher level fashion course. This practical introductory course is suitable for beginners and will teach you the basic professional techniques of clothes making.
Students will be required to purchase a commercial pattern, fabric and essential sewing equipment. Please bring scissors, a hand needle, pen and pencil, a ruler, a blue tailors chalk, dressmaking pins and 0.25m of cotton fabric to the first session.
If you are on a low wage, unemployed or claim Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) then you can enrol on the course for free.
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Course Content
By the end of the course, you'll be able to:Thread and use a sewing machine and overlocker
Choose appropriate fabrics
Use a commercial pattern to make a pair of drawstring or elastic waist trousers or skirt. Alternative patterns may be possible with the agreement of the tutor.
- Use a tailors dummy.
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Course Structure
There will be individual and group tuition, with teacher led discussions and demonstrations. -
Assessment Details
Teacher feedback, individual learning plans, student and peer self-assessment.
