Dressmaking ~Beginners

Course aim

This course aims to provide an introduction to sewing and Dressmaking, how to use a sewing machine and how to start making your own clothing.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

• No skills or experience needed
• This course is for beginners

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

• Students will understand the properties of a range of cotton fabrics
• Students will be able to use a lockstitch sewing machine
• Students will be able to understand commercial Dressmaking patterns
• Students will be able to understand and demonstrate basic seam and construction techniques
• Students will be able to understand and demonstrate basic hand sewn finishing techniques

How will I be taught?

• The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning

What kind of feedback can I expect?

• You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
• You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
• You will be encouraged to consider other students work and give your opinions and suggestions

What else do I need to know?

• A selection of materials and basic equipment will be provided but you are welcome to bring additional materials with you
• Please bring a sewing kit of scissors, pins, tape measure, chalk, sewing threads, needles & a quick unpick. Sewing machines, irons, ironing boards and tailors dummies are provided.

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

• No pre reading or pre course work is required

What can I do next?

• Progress to another WEA course
• Progress to a course with another provider