Introduction to Garment Making Course: 6 Weekly Sessions

About this course

The course introduces garment construction through a staged progression. It begins with body measurements, interpreting pattern information and choosing a suitable size, before moving into sewing projects. Participants select a beginner-friendly pattern to make a simple top, then construct either elasticated-waist shorts or trousers. The teaching is organised around developing garment-making techniques through these progressively structured projects.

What you'll learn

• Take and use body measurements when preparing a garment project.
• Interpret pattern envelopes and select an appropriate size.
• Construct a simple top from a beginner-friendly pattern.
• Make elasticated-waist shorts or trousers.

Is this course right for you?

The course is aimed at learners who are already confident using a sewing machine and are ready to apply that skill to clothesmaking. Although listed at Beginner level, the provider describes it as Level 3: Improver, suggesting an introduction to garment-making rather than to sewing machines themselves.

• The course follows a structured progression from preparation to completed garments.
• The pattern-preparation, top-making and shorts-or-trousers stages are also available as standalone classes.

Before you go

• Participants choose from beginner-friendly patterns and select appropriate fabrics for their projects.