Key Facts

  • Starting
    13 Jan 2026
    Location
    Tooting
    Start Time
    13:00
    End Time
    15:30
    Duration
    9 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Tuesday
    Start Date
    13 Jan 2026
    Level
    Short Course
    Code
    TABX261TL

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 112.50

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Clothes Making Skills - Beginner to Improver

Clothes Making Skills - Beginner to Improver

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This Beginner to Improver Clothes Making Skills course is designed to support learners, who have some experience sewing or no experience at all, in creating a solid foundation of garment construction and sewing. This course will focus on introducing best practices for cutting and sewing garments and improving existing sewing techniques.

  • Entry Requirements


    There are no entry requirements for this course.

  • Course Content


    This course will cover foundation garment construction and sewing techniques. Create a garment of your choice, such as a top, skirt or dress.

    *Sew darts, gathers, and pleats to shape and add style to your garments

    *Attach facings for clean and professional edges

    *Read and interpret patterns and understand basic garment construction principles

    *Insert zippers accurately for functional and neat closures

    *Hem skirts and dresses to achieve a polished finish

  • Progression Next Steps


    TABX264TL (2526) - Clothes Making Skills (T3D). This course will provide you with a foundation of skills needed on a fashion, clothes making or sewing course. You can further your knowledge by taking another course at the College.

  • Additional Information


    The course runs for 9 sessions, once a week. The course is held on the 2nd floor: sewing room 223.

    What is needed for the course:

    • Tape measure
    • Sharp 2H pencil (preferably mechanical pencils with a 0.5mm or 0.7mm lead)
    • Rubber
    • Sharpener
    • Glue
    • Sellotape
    • Paper scissor
    • Pattern notchers (optional)
    • Tracing wheel (optional)
    • French curve or a set square (optional)
    • A4 ring binder
    • X 10 A4 plastic wallets
    • A5 notebook
    • Black or blue biro There will be individual and group tuition, with teacher led discussions and demonstrations. This course does not cover drafting patterns and learners will use commercial sewing patterns

  • Course Structure


    9 sessions, once a week. There will be individual and group tuition, with teacher led discussions and demonstrations. Each learner is responsible for choosing their own project and purchasing the patterns, materials and trims to work with.

  • Assessment Details


    Teacher feedback, individual learning plans, student and peer self-assessment.

  • Teaching and Learning


    Learning takes place through a mix of demonstrations, guided practice, and individual project work. You will have the opportunity to plan and create your own projects under the guidance of an experienced tutor. There will be time in each session for discussion, feedback, and developing your practical techniques.