Bag Making: Leather Tote

Teaching is both to the whole class and on an individual, one-to-one basis using demonstrations, discussion, examples, samples, hand-outs and other technical support material where appropriate. You will receive feedback throughout your course to help you develop your skills. For you to be able to achieve on this practical class punctuality and attendance are key. Please inform your tutor of any absences. Microsoft Teams will be used for general class specific communication and for posting additional information. Health and safety inductions are planned into your course delivery, and you are asked not to use any machinery or specialist equipment until you have received specific training. Morley provides a positive and friendly atmosphere and to support this all students should be considerate and kind and work in a collegiate and collaborative way and to not monopolise the tutor.

You’re encouraged to create a sketchbook of design ideas by collecting images (or drawing free hand sketches) of bags and small accessories which interest you. Have a digital folder of drawing and images as well, Pinterest is a great start. To get an account go to (www.pinterest.com). Excellent attendance and punctuality are important, for students to fully achieve the course outcomes. Working on projects in your spare time for completion/experimenting of activities outside of college is beneficial. Activities in class can involve standing at high tables for a period of time. Please let the tutor know if this would be difficult for you. Sewing machines have a foot operated speed control. The fashion studios are on the first floor of the Nancy Seear building and there is lift access to the first floor. Please note the eating and drinking is not allowed in the fashion studios - you are allowed to have bottled water. Students must be able to read, write and understand fluent English. Digital, mathematics and numeracy skills are desirable but not essential.

• paper scissors • fabric scissors • tape measure • Metal ruler • notepad/ sketchbook, colour pens, HB pencil, sharpener and eraser • awl • cutting blade (https://www.proatelierplus.com/product-page/olfa-ck1) • some pattern cutting tools are provided for use in the studio • paper and card are available for use in the classroom• calico for toiling is available at cost price from your tutor • you will need to purchase a sewing machine bobbin from your tutor for £1, refundable at the end of the course Make sure to bring cash if you want to buy materials from your tutor

Ready for more? So are we! Try our other bag making courses or something completely different like corsetry or tailoring. Continue your journey with us in a variety of engaging courses on offer all the way up to a full BA (Hons) in Fashion Design. Visit www.morleycollege.ac.uk today for more inspiration and information!