Clothes Making Skills- Beginners and Improvers

About this course

The course introduces core clothes-making techniques through teacher demonstrations, guided practice, discussion and individual project work. Learners practise using a sewing machine, selecting fabrics and preparing garment details such as finished edges, elastic casings and hems. The course also covers working from commercial sewing patterns to create an elasticated-waist garment, such as trousers, shorts or a skirt. Progress is supported through tutor feedback, self-assessment and individual progress records.

What you'll learn

• Thread and operate a sewing machine
• Select suitable fabrics for clothes-making projects
• Finish raw fabric edges
• Prepare and machine elastic casings
• Prepare and machine hems
• Use a commercial sewing pattern to construct an elasticated-waist garment

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for complete beginners and sewers with limited experience. Its beginner level indicates an introduction to fundamental clothes-making techniques, while the combination of individual and group tuition allows learners to work on projects with tutor guidance.

• No entry requirements are stated
• Teaching includes both individual and group tuition
• Learners work on individual projects with demonstrations and guided practice

Before you go

• Participants are required to buy Bernina bobbins, pins, thread, hand needles and a sewing pattern.
• Participants should bring a tape measure, sharp 2H pencil, rubber, sharpener, glue, Sellotape, paper scissors, an A4 ring binder, 10 A4 plastic wallets, an A5 notebook and a black or blue biro.
• Pattern notchers, a tracing wheel and a French curve or set square are optional.