Sewing - Clothesmaking

UPDATED 20160712 10:59:24

During the course students will work towards completing a project which will be discussed at the first session. During the class you will learn basic knowledge of sewing in order to attempt other clothes/garments. , , , Students will produce 1or2 simple garments/textile items during the 10 week course. They will learn how to, 1. Lay, pin and cut out garments correctly., 2. To mark construction details from pattern to fabric., 3. To construct darts and plain open seams., The following techniques will also be covered as and when students need them., Zips, inserting sleeves, waistbands, gathering, and hems., Students will need a basic sewing kit to include fabric and paper scissors, pins, needles, tape measure, un-picker and sewing threads. A sewing machine is not essential, as there are some at the centre. It is better if students can bring their own machine to lessons, as this will enable them to get used to using one machine. , students will not need to bring fabric to the first lesson. , This course is for beginners to sewing who would like to become confident when using a sewing machine, and learn the basics techniques for constructing garments.

Course information

Name: Sewing - Clothesmaking Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160712 10:59:24 Updated 20160712 10:59:24

Entry requirements

Your own sewing machine is preferable, to enable you to become confident using it, as well as any user manuals as all machines are different (we do have a limited number of machines in the centre to use if you dont have one)., Basic sewing equipment (scissors, both fabric and paper, pins, needles, tape measure), Fabric for the skirt, this will be discussed at the first lesson. For those that have been to previous courses your project will be discussed with your tutor. Equipment required Your own sewing machine is preferable, to enable you to become confident using it, as well as any user manuals as all machines are different (we do have a limited number of machines in the centre to use if you dont have one)., Basic sewing equipment (scissors, both fabric and paper, pins, needles, tape measure), Fabric for the skirt, this will be discussed at the first lesson. For those that have been to previous courses your project will be discussed with your tutor.

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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