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Course Information Sheet

Clothes making - beginners    

Fees:

full £146

conc £58

non EU £252

Day

Time

Weeks

Centre

Start

End

Code

Mon

19:00-21:00

11

MAC

09/01/12

26/03/12

CS2600

Tutor:  Clare Haynes   Nearly Full

Mon

19:00-21:00

11

MAC

23/04/12

16/07/12

CS3600

Tutor:  Clare Haynes

Tue

19:00-21:00

11

MAC

24/04/12

10/07/12

CS3610

Tutor:  Natasha Sanders

What will the course cover?

If you have never made clothes before, you will be equipped with the knowledge 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?

Those with little or no experience of clothes making. You can however continue to attend for additional terms to develop your skills beyond the basics.

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

None, just a general interest in fashion, clothing and dressmaking.

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

Demonstrate the ability to 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.

How is the course organised?

Individual tuition - each student making a garment of their own choice, for beginners it is important that the garment is a simple one -ask your tutor for advice on the first session. 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?

Buying own patterns and fabric. Reading magazines and or text books on sewing.

How will my progress be assessed?

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

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

Further classes to increase your skills or City & Guilds level 1 awards or higher level courses with FE or HE providers.

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

Please bring a basic sewing kit and an A4 folder with paper and pencil or pen to the first class. Fabrics and patterns will need to be sourced as well following advice from your 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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