Sewing Bee - Make a Memory Blanket

UPDATED 20150720 11:16:25

Students on this course will be using fabric which has special meaning to them to create their own beautiful and completely unique memory blanket. A wonderful way to preserve the fabric from favourite childrens clothes, outfits you no longer wear, curtains or duvet covers from a fondly remembered room, T-shirts or tea towels from places you have visited or just fabric that you have loved but never used. By the end of the course you should be able to :- Be aware of and work to relevant Health and Safety guidelines. Thread up and use a variety of stitches on a sewing machine. Make and press an open seam. Use an overlocker to neaten seams. Applique a motif using a sewing machine. Absolute beginners or those who want to brush up their basic skills and make a blanket/throw to cherish.

Course information

Name: Sewing Bee - Make a Memory Blanket Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20150720 11:16:25 Updated 20150720 11:16:25

Entry requirements

You will need: A pen, pencil and notebook, A basic sewing kit if you have one. You may wish to bring your own sewing machine to the class. Please bring all the fabric/items you intend to use, this could include trimmings and buttons. The tutor will advise you of anything else you need to buy. Equipment required You will need: A pen, pencil and notebook, A basic sewing kit if you have one. You may wish to bring your own sewing machine to the class. Please bring all the fabric/items you intend to use, this could include trimmings and buttons. The tutor will advise you of anything else you need to buy.

Provider

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

Address

Head Office
College Road Town: Sittingbourne County:Kent