Sewing & Clothesmaking
Sewing Skills for Beginners for 11 to 15 Year Olds Short Course
A beginner sewing course for ages 11 to 15 covering garment construction, small accessories, sewing machines, patterns, seams and hems.
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About this course
Participants develop foundational sewing skills through practical exercises based on garment and accessory construction. The course covers different types of sewing machines and their uses, alongside pattern layout, fabric cutting and stitching techniques for creating varied textures. Learners also practise assembling seams and hems, applying these methods to garments and other sewn items.
What you'll learn
- Identify different types of sewing machines and their uses
- Arrange pattern pieces on fabric before cutting
- Cut fabric accurately from pattern pieces
- Create stitched fabric textures using basic sewing techniques
- Construct seams and hems for garments and other items
Is this course right for you?
This course is designed for learners aged 11 to 15 who are new to sewing or developing an interest in fashion making and textiles. It is labelled Beginner, indicating an introductory level, and includes practical exercises carried out during the course.
- For learners aged 11 to 15
- Relevant to students studying GCSE art
- Suitable for those exploring fashion making or textiles
Where this course runs
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London College of Fashion, 105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR
105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR
Nearest station: Stratford
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