Sewing Bee - Make your own Clothes - Improvers

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Study modern methods and make fashionable clothing successfully. A wide variety of clothesmaking skills will be studied. The course may include the adaptation of commercial patterns, proper pattern cutting, and light tailoring for those who are interested. Students will be expected to track and assess their progress., 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 and dart., Insert a zip., Sew on a waistband., Sew a hem by hand and machine., Produce a range of samples for future reference., Make a basic garment from a commercial pattern. Anyone interested in learning to sew, including those who have never used a sewing machine before. Those with experience who wish to learn additional techniques and have their own project ideas will also be catered for. The tutor will discuss your requirements with you in the first session and tailor the lessons accordingly.

Course information

Name: Sewing Bee - Make your own Clothes - Improvers Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160412 14:25:33 Updated 20160412 14:25:33

Entry requirements

You will need:, , -A pen, pencil and notebook, -A basic sewing kit, -Scissors, pins and a tape measure, -You may wish to bring your own sewing machine, -Any patterns you may have already, , Please do not buy any fabric, pattern, interfacings, thread buttons, zips etc. before you have spoken to your tutor during the first session unless you are confident to do so. Equipment required You will need:, , -A pen, pencil and notebook, -A basic sewing kit, -Scissors, pins and a tape measure, -You may wish to bring your own sewing machine, -Any patterns you may have already, , Please do not buy any fabric, pattern, interfacings, thread buttons, zips etc. before you have spoken to your tutor during the first session unless you are confident to do so.

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

Learning aims

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

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