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9 January 2025 - 20 March 2025 ( 30 hours, 10 weeks )
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Chelsea Centre
This garment making course is for students of all levels, from those who are complete beginners to those wishing to raise their skill to a higher level. We work from commercial patterns, with each student working on their own individual projects, aiming to bring together those with similar projects and skill levels. We teach students how to read and understand pattern instructions.Each week there is a demonstration of a different technique for garment construction. Students are encouraged to learn not only from their project, but from other student’s projects.
Mode delivery will be in centre with social distancing. Typical activities will take place in the format of direct teaching with tutor demonstrations, peer discussions, practical skill development and use of examples. Achievement on your course will be measured by whether you meet the learning outcomes above. At the start of the course you will have the opportunity to discuss this with your tutor and set your own personal targets, linked to the learning outcomes and future goals. i.e progression to another course.
Beginners - Advanced
Excellent attendance and punctuality is required from all students. Students are generally expected to spend some time outside of class for completion of activities.
You will need the following equipment: Commercial pattern, Tape measure, paper and fabric scissors, ruler, 3H-4H pencil or technical pencil or technical pencil, fine steel pins, glue stick, magic scotch tape/masking tape, eraser, push-pins, sewing threads, (1 reel of black and white) A4 ring binder to store handouts. You will also need to budget approximately £20 - £30 for materials to experiment with.
