Clothesmaking - beginners & new learners

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This course will teach you the absolute basics of sewing from threading a needle to making your first simple garment! You will develop a range of sewing machine skills, including knowledge of different needles, threads and machine feet, giving you the confidence to use a sewing machine on your own. A comprehensive variety of techniques including seams, seam finishes, zip insertion and hem finishes will be covered. You will learn the basics of how to read and use a commercial pattern to make a very simple top, skirt or trousers.

Course information

Name: Clothesmaking - beginners & new learners Qualification title: - Qualification type: No qualification 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 20160901 11:52:25 Updated 20160901 11:52:25

Entry requirements

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 these items from scratch they will cost approximately £25-30). You will also need to purchase a commercial garment pattern (costing approx. £4), and fabric & trimmings to make the garment of your choice- 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 these items from scratch they will cost approximately £25-30). You will also need to purchase a commercial garment pattern (costing approx. £4), and fabric & trimmings to make the garment of your choice- these will vary in price according to the quantity and quality of materials purchased.

Provider

ADULT LEARNING LEWISHAM
adultlearning@lewisham.gov.uk
020 8314 3300
http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/adultlearning

Address

2nd Floor Laurence House
1 Catford Road Town: LEWISHAM County:GREATER LONDON