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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

26/04/12

12/07/12

CS3620

Tutor:  Jennifer Barrow   Full

Thu

12:30-15:00

11

MAC

26/04/12

12/07/12

CS3630

Tutor:  Jennifer Barrow   Full

Thu

19:00-21:00

11

MAC

26/04/12

12/07/12

CS3640

Tutor:  Jennifer Barrow   Nearly Full

What will the course cover?

Even if you have never made clothes before, you will be able to make a garment by the end of this course. If you have dressmaking experience, the tutor will guide you through more advanced techniques. 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?

Anyone with an interest in dressmaking, fashion, clothes making

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

None but a general interest in fashion, clothing and dressmaking would be useful. "

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

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?

Buying own patterns and fabric. Reading magazines and reference books 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?

Help with literacy and 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. Details are available in the Guide or from teaching or Reception staff

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