Dress Making -(Alterations and Free Hand Cutting/Sewing Techniques)

Ref: C2347095

This course is aimed at the people who are new to dress making and find it difficult to follow pattern instructions due to either language barrier or any other reason but want to be able to make their own clothes. On this course you will learn how to take your own body measurements to be able to cut free hand without a pattern. You will also learn some alteration techniques to have your garments customised and better fitted. The course is also suitable for people who already have some sewing experience but are willing to further develop and learn new skills and techniques. Students are welcome to bring own projects and work on these with tutor guidance.

Course aim

This course is aimed at the people who are new to dress making and find it difficult to follow pattern instructions due to either the language barrier or any other reason but want to be able to make their own clothes

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

  • This course is for beginners and improvers

By the end of the course I should be able to:

  • Understand correct body measuring points in free hand dress making
  • Show how to cut simple shapes for a top, skirt, trousers, and a tunic, using own measurements.
  • Demonstrate how to use a sewing machine to sew straight seams, curves and corners
  • Practise new alteration techniques
  • Create and complete a simple project/garment of your own choice, using the learnt techniques

How will I be taught?

What kind of feedback can I expect?

What else do I need to know?

Sewing machines and basic sewing room tools are provided but it is advised to bring your own sewing kit

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

What can I do next?

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Dress Making -(Alterations and Free Hand Cutting/Sewing Techniques)

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This course is not available for online enrolment.

Conditions

As a registered charity, and to meet our funders’ requirements, we need to check a few things with you before you enrol. Please check the details below to ensure you meet the basic eligibility critiera:

  • You are paying the standard fee (with a credit or debit card) or you are on any of the qualifying benefits
  • You have a valid email address so that you can receive confirmation of your booking
  • You have been resident in the UK, EU or EEA for the last 3 years
  • You are aged 19 years or older on 1st September 2021
  • You declare that the address you provide is correct and that you will provide evidence of this and your eligibility to live and work in the UK
  • You have read and accept our standard terms and conditions

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