You will be learning to use a sewing machine and do some basic hand stitching as you make easy sewing projects which could include bags, pillow or cushion covers, table runners, bunting, pin cushions, notebook covers, hanging toy tidies and aprons., You will learn some basic pattern drawing, measuring and cutting skills, as well as tacking; basting; stitching a seam and making a button loop. If time permits, you will also have the chance to embellish your work using freehand embroidery techniques or applying beads/buttons/use of bias binding etc., By the end of this course, you should be able to:, Thread up and use a variety of stitches on a sewing machine., Make and press an open seam. , Make a button hole and stitch on a button by hand., Use basic sewing skills of measuring, pattern-cutting, tacking and stitching, Use more advanced applique and sewing skills to embellish your work, Absolute beginners or those who want to brush up their basic skills and start to sew small craft projects.
Name: Textiles - Big 'Ol Bag, Purse and More Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160412 14:32:21 Updated 20160412 14:32:21
Selection of pieces of dress-weight fabric (patchwork fat quarters are ideal) of your choice. (Quantity required depends upon size of item(s) you will be making)., Lining fabrics (dependent upon project), Buttons for fastenings; beads/buttons/sequins etc. for use as embellishments (if required), Sewing thread and basic sewing kit, You may also wish to bring your own sewing machine to the classes although there are ones you can use at the centre., , , Equipment required Selection of pieces of dress-weight fabric (patchwork fat quarters are ideal) of your choice. (Quantity required depends upon size of item(s) you will be making)., Lining fabrics (dependent upon project), Buttons for fastenings; beads/buttons/sequins etc. for use as embellishments (if required), Sewing thread and basic sewing kit, You may also wish to bring your own sewing machine to the classes although there are ones you can use at the centre., , ,
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