Textiles - Start Sewing

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This course will teach you to design and sample for creative textiles and complete two chosen items to complete the course. What experience or skills do I need to join this course? · None required. This workshop is for both beginners & the more experienced with learners working on individual projects What is the course about? The course is made up of Soft Furnishing & Dressmaking.  And you can choose which you wish to cover or it allows you the flexibility to change from one to the other. You will gain confidence on a machine learn terminology build on skills to move onto more complex projects understand how to alter patterns & use pattern matched fabrics - dependent on the area you cover. Dressmaking Taking correct body measurements; alter patterns to fit; understand how to use a flow chart; Manufacturing techniques of chosen article.                                                                                                                                                      Soft Furnishing: Hand stitches relevant to soft furnishing; understanding pattern repeats; cutting pinning and matching fabrics; manufacturing techniques of chosen article. The course also look sat how to upcycle old fabrics and items of clothing and the 1st week of the course will look at creating an item out of old fabric or clothing that you have at home.                                                                                                                                                                         For the first session you will need: Old Fabric Hand sewing needles pins & tape measure.  Thread scissors note pad & pen Additional costs and/or resources: Please contact Central Enrolment on Freephone 0800 988 0308 if you wish to speak to the tutor for advice on this   Purchasing of

Course information

Name: Textiles - Start Sewing Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20151221 12:03:55 Updated 20151221 12:03:55

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Leicestershire County Council
Further Education
n/a

Address

WANLIP LANE
WANLIP LANE Town: LEICESTER County:BIRSTALL