Introduction to Sewing Skills for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course

About this course

Learners develop foundational sewing and garment construction skills through demonstrations, practice exercises and project-based activities. They work with patterns, arrange pattern pieces on fabric, cut materials, and practise different seams and hem finishes while making garments and textile accessories. The course also introduces several types of industrial sewing machines and their uses. Participants can explore design customisation, translate ideas into three-dimensional outcomes, and compile a reference file of stitch samples from their exercises.

What you'll learn

• Identify uses for different sewing machines
• Interpret a sewing pattern and arrange pattern pieces on fabric
• Cut fabric accurately from laid-out pattern pieces
• Construct seams and apply different hem finishes
• Create and organise a reference file of stitch samples

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for 16 to 18-year-olds at beginner level, including aspiring fashion designers and learners interested in trying sewing. It uses demonstrations, exercises and project-based activities, and no previous sewing experience is necessary.

• Designed specifically for learners aged 16 to 18
• Suitable for those with no prior sewing experience