This five week course will give you a full understanding of using a sewing machine safely, and you will develop skills that will enable you to achieve a more professional finish to your garments and furnishings. You will be introduced to all the main functions and controls of the sewing machine, from correct threading and tension adjustments, to a range of stitches, techniques and accessories. You will make a range of reference samples to enable you to apply your new skills to your sewing projects: these will include hems, edge and topstitching, buttonholes, and invisible zip insertion. You will complete the course by making a simple craft item such as a cushion or fabric bag.
Name: Sewing skills - introductory techniques for beginners Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment The course tutor will use a range of methods to assess progress on the course. These may include: Observation, completion of an Individual Learning Plan which will be updated regularly, evaluation of work samples, question and answer sessions. Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160218 13:25:34 Updated 20160218 13:25:34
You will need to bring a Basic Sewing Kit to include dressmaking pins, needles, tape measure, fabric cutting out scissors, threads ( if you are buying all these items from scratch they will cost approximately £25-30). You will also need to purchase your fabric & trimmings to make your craft item- and these will vary in price according to the quantity and quality of materials purchased. Equipment required You will need to bring a Basic Sewing Kit to include dressmaking pins, needles, tape measure, fabric cutting out scissors, threads ( if you are buying all these items from scratch they will cost approximately £25-30). You will also need to purchase your fabric & trimmings to make your craft item- and these will vary in price according to the quantity and quality of materials purchased.
ADULT LEARNING LEWISHAM
adultlearning@lewisham.gov.uk
020 8314 3300
http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/adultlearning
2nd Floor Laurence House
1 Catford Road
Town:
LEWISHAM
County:GREATER LONDON
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