How to use your Sewing Machine: Level 1

UPDATED 20160627 12:02:51

Do you have a sewing machine and are not sure how to use it well? Learn how to select the correct tension, practise stitch lengths and widths, blind hem, sew buttonholes and zips. Bring your own machine or use one of ours.

Course information

Name: How to use your Sewing Machine: Level 1 Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment There will be a short lecture and demonstration by the tutor with discussion on all aspects of machining. The students will work on their personal machine with constant tutor input. Group discussion and feedback is encouraged. Starting with basic principles of the sewing machine, knowledge will be built on by repetition of processes on machine samples. Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160627 12:02:51 Updated 20160627 12:02:51

Entry requirements

1. Sewing machine, instruction book and any machine feet bought with the machine. 2. Sewing thread, same brand, 2 colours. 3. Scissors. 4. Pins, needles, tape measure and notebook. All electrical equipment used within the Learning Centre is regularly tested for safety. Learners who bring their own sewing machines into the Learning Centre do so at their own risk. It may be necessary to buy one or two new feet for the machine to get better use of it. Equipment required 1. Sewing machine, instruction book and any machine feet bought with the machine. 2. Sewing thread, same brand, 2 colours. 3. Scissors. 4. Pins, needles, tape measure and notebook. All electrical equipment used within the Learning Centre is regularly tested for safety. Learners who bring their own sewing machines into the Learning Centre do so at their own risk. It may be necessary to buy one or two new feet for the machine to get better use of it.

Provider

The Learning Centre Bexley
enquiries@tlcbexley.ac.uk
020 3045 5176
http://www.thelearningcentrebexley.ac.uk/

Address

5 Brampton Road Town: Bexleyheath 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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