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Course Information Sheet

Clothes making - mixed ability   

Fees:

full £166

conc £65

non EU £314

Day

Time

Weeks

Centre

Start

End

Code

Thu

09:30-12:00

11

MAC

12/01/12

29/03/12

CS2620

Tutor:  Catherine Charlotte Palmer   Full

Thu

09:30-12:00

11

MAC

12/01/12

29/03/12

CS2620

Tutor:  Jennifer Barrow   Full

Thu

12:30-15:00

11

MAC

12/01/12

29/03/12

CS2630

Tutor:  Catherine Charlotte Palmer   Full

Thu

12:30-15:00

11

MAC

12/01/12

29/03/12

CS2630

Tutor:  Jennifer Barrow   Full

Thu

19:00-21:00

11

MAC

12/01/12

29/03/12

CS2640

Tutor:  Jennifer Barrow   Nearly Full

Thu

09:30-12:00

11

MAC

26/04/12

12/07/12

CS3620

Tutor:  Jennifer Barrow

Thu

12:30-15:00

11

MAC

26/04/12

12/07/12

CS3630

Tutor:  Jennifer Barrow

Thu

19:00-21:00

11

MAC

26/04/12

12/07/12

CS3640

Tutor:  Jennifer Barrow

What will the course cover?

Even if you have never made clothes before, you should be able to make a simple garment by the end of this course. This course includes basic tuition on the use of the sewing machine, taking body measurements, use of commercial patterns and the construction and finishing of garments.

Who is the course for?

All those students with an interest in dressmaking, fashion, clothes making

What skills, knowledge or experience do I need to start this course?

"General interest in fashion, clothing and dressmaking. "

What should I be able to do by the end of the course?

Apply Health and Safety procedures in a sewing room. Thread and use a domestic sewing machine safely and accurately. Make an accurate lay prior to cutting out garment. Cut out garments with precision. Follow instructions set out in a commercially produced paper pattern. Make accurate tailors tacks to mark placement for darts, buttons etc. Make necessary adjustments to garments. Produce neatly sewn darts. Produce zip openings. Attach buttons. Choose correct interfacing to suit weight and colour of fabric. Employ other techniques as required to complete garment. Finish garments correctly.

How is the course organised?

"Individual tuition - each student making a garment of their own choice. Practical demonstration, formal instruction will be given. Samples, photocopies available to show sewing details. Question and answer sessions "

What extra study or practice is expected outside of the class?

"Reading magazines on sewing. Buying own patterns and fabric "

How will my progress be assessed?

Continuous assessment will occur in class and your Individual Learning Plan and Learning Journal will be used to record progress and give feedback between learner and tutor.

What can I expect to go on to after this course?

Further classes increasing skills or City & Guilds level 1 award.

Are there any other costs and what do I need to bring?

"Please bring a basic sewing kit and a notebook and pen to the first class. Fabrics and patterns to be advised by the tutor. "

What support is available?

"Learner Support Fund – a grant is available to help you pay for the cost of the course and other expenses incurred, if you are a resident in receipt of benefits. You may wish to get additional help offered through Study Support Sessions. Help with literacy or numeracy is available through the basic education programme and the ESOL programme offers help for speakers of other languages. Additional support can be provided for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities."

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