Learn how to make your own clothes using high quality construction methods used in the clothing industry, giving your clothes a shop-bought look. You will work on your own project at your own pace. Your project can be anything from tailoring coats to skirts, trousers, children's wear, fleeces or evening wear. The tutor will show you all the processes needed to complete your project. These will include: choice of pattern and fabric, basic pattern alterations, basic fitting, advice on cutting your fabric, basic construction methods e.g. seam finishes, correct pressing for your fabric, sewing darts, invisible, lapped and fly front zips, waistbands and facings, machine buttonholes and use of interfacings. Construction methods for the more advanced projects will include jacket fitting, setting sleeves, collar and rever construction, lining jackets and coats using the bagging out method, pockets, trouser fitting and handling special fabrics such as velvet, leather, sheers and silks. By the end of this course you should be able to: - Select and use appropriate settings on a sewing machine. - Sew and neaten a seam. - Use sewing techniques as required by your garment pattern. - Use tools and equipment safely 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. For beginners and those with some experience. It is important to note that craft courses are practical, requiring a degree of manual dexterity.
Name: Sewing - Clothesmaking Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20151112 13:46:58 Updated 20151112 13:46:58
Your sewing machine; there are some sewing machines at the Centre, but it is best that you get used to using your own. You will need to supply your own materials: please bring along scissors, tape measure, pins, pattern, fabric, threads, interfacings, etc. Equipment required Your sewing machine; there are some sewing machines at the Centre, but it is best that you get used to using your own. You will need to supply your own materials: please bring along scissors, tape measure, pins, pattern, fabric, threads, interfacings, etc.
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