On this practical soft furnishing course you can choose what you would like to make from a selection of projects: lampshades (drum and bell), cushion covers (zipped, piped, envelope-style), curtains, blinds and basic quilting. You will learn at your own pace using a combination of hand and machine sewing. You will learn about suitable fabrics and how to calculate fabric amounts for your projects. By the end of the course, you will be able to: Measure and cut fabric accurately, Machine and hand stitch simple seams, Make a cushion cover, Have learned techniques relevant to your chosen projects, Be aware of and work to relevant health and safety guidelines. There is no set homework, but to get the most out of the course, you are welcome to do further work at home. There is no qualification for this course. This course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn how to make beautiful furnishings for their home. Beginners, with or without any prior sewing skills, are welcome.
Name: Soft Furnishings Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20150720 10:28:57 Updated 20150720 10:28:57
You will need to provide all your own materials for the things you make on this course. We will contact you about a week before the course starts to advise you what you need to bring along to the first session; we plan to start with a simple cushion cover. Please do not buy anything especially for this course before we have contacted you. You will need a basic sewing kit, including pins, needles, thread, sharp dressmaking scissors, small embroidery scissors, a tape measure, a stitch unpicker, a notebook and pen. During the first session, the tutor will discuss with you what you would like to make during the course and what you will need to buy. Equipment required You will need to provide all your own materials for the things you make on this course. We will contact you about a week before the course starts to advise you what you need to bring along to the first session; we plan to start with a simple cushion cover. Please do not buy anything especially for this course before we have contacted you. You will need a basic sewing kit, including pins, needles, thread, sharp dressmaking scissors, small embroidery scissors, a tape measure, a stitch unpicker, a notebook and pen. During the first session, the tutor will discuss with you what you would like to make during the course and what you will need to buy.
Kent Training and Apprenticeship Service / Kent Adult Education (Community Learning and Skills)
adult.education@kent.gov.uk
0845 606 5606
http://www.kent.gov.uk/adulted
Head Office
College Road
Town:
Sittingbourne
County:Kent
Title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing