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Thursday
24 April 2025 - 3 July 2025 ( 30 hours, 10 weeks )
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Chelsea Centre
Students are introduced to sewing and to using commercial patterns to make a simple garment. This useful course includes measuring, cutting, sewing techniques, fitting and pressing.
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.
