The course is suitable for the complete beginner who has never sewn before, students who have not sewn for sometime and require a refresher or for competent sewers who want to be more adventurous. You will work on a project of your own choice, for example a garment, cushion, seat cover, curtains or a blind. Learn the techniques to complete this project via small sewing tutorials and video demos to build up your knowledge and skills. The course will enable you to learn: How to use a sewing machine To understand the sizing of patterns Material suitability All processes necessary to complete a project successfully How to press correctly How to enlarge patterns or diminish them How to make a new garment from an old one, replacing zip, shortening and lengthening a garment Advice on suitable fabrics and where to buy them from
Name: Dressmaking/Soft Furnishings Thur(Funded by Staffs County Council) Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20161108 13:28:15 Updated 20161108 13:28:15
It is possible to make a garment of your choice. Where possible please bring the following items to the first class in order to get the most out of the course, material, pattern, tape measure and sewing materials (tacking cotton, scissors, pins and needles). Equipment required It is possible to make a garment of your choice. Where possible please bring the following items to the first class in order to get the most out of the course, material, pattern, tape measure and sewing materials (tacking cotton, scissors, pins and needles).
South Staffordshire College
Further Education
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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