Lingerie: Swimwear

When & Where

23 April 2025 - 2 July 2025 ( 30 hours, 10 weeks )
Evening, Wednesday
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Waterloo Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Course Code W24FASA07D
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

It's swimsuit season and what could be better than making one that actually fits you! On this course you will learn how to make either a one-piece or a two-piece set swimsuit. You will work from blocks to achieve a custom fit and learn how to use the specialist materials and techniques to be able to create that custom suit made for your body. Learn how to work with spandex outer fabric and lining, add in powermesh to nip, tuck and stabilise where needed and even use foam to provide support as required. Students will be required to purchase a pack of specialist materials for practice purposes of no more than £20. All other materials for the final swimsuit will need to be provided by the students themselves.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Adapt patterns for swimwear to achieve a custom fit
Use specialist materials to construct a swimuit
Select appropriate materials to produce a functional garment
Use professional standard techniques to finish your swimsuit

Cost

Full fee

£335

Concession fee

£250

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Class format and activities

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.

Entry requirements

This is an Intermediate level course. Make sure that you have the skills required to join by successfully completing some of our beginners courses in a related field or be able to demonstrate an equivalent competence in the subject area. Students must be able to read, write and understand fluent English. Mathematics and numeracy skills are desirable but not essential. Digital literacy is important as the college uses Microsoft Teams as its virtual learning environment, the place you will have access to all your hand-outs and have the ability to chat with your tutor and fellow classmates.

What you need to know before you enrol

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.

What you need

A basic sewing kit: sharp fabric scissors, trimming scissors, dressmaker’s pins, tape measure a variety of hand sewing needles and sewing threads. A basic pattern drafting kit: pattern curves, pencils, sharpener, rubber, paper scissors, masking tape. A basic note taking kit: notepad, pens, pencils, sharpener, rubber, calculator, A4 ring binder for hand outs. You must provide your own materials, haberdashery, threads, etc. for your projects and this will be discussed towards the beginning of your course. Some specialised materials, including calico for toiling, are available for purchase from your tutor at cost price. Some pattern cutting and garment construction tools are provided for use in the studio. Paper and card are available for use in the studio. Depending on your class you may need to purchase a sewing machine bobbin from your tutor for £1, refundable at the end of the course.

What you can do next

Ready for more? So are we! There is always something to excite you available at Morley. Try some of our other lingerie courses or for something completely different look at our Costume or Tailoring specialist course next to continue building on your skills. 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!