Dressmaking and sewing for wellbeing

Programme overview

This course covers sewing, cutting and pressing techniques used in dressmaking. The course is suitable for all ability levels including complete beginners wanting to learn a new skill or for anyone with existing sewing experience that wants to refresh or enhance their skills. The course is classroom based and you will be able to learn in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere that can help to encourage a sense of wellbeing.

Programme content

During the course you will learn how to use the sewing machine, dressmaking patterns and how to take accurate measurements for dressmaking projects. You will have the opportunity to find out about different processes used in dressmaking such as seams, fastenings, hems and pockets and you will also cover pressing and finishing techniques that will enhance your garments.

Who this course is for

This course is for anyone with an interest in dressmaking that wants to meet and learn with other people who have similar interests. It's aimed at all ability levels so if you want to learn a new skill or enhance your existing sewing skills this course will be suitable for you.

Experience and knowledge needed

You don't need any prior knowledge or experience for this course.

Materials and equipment

You will be given an equipment list at the first session of your course; it will include basic sewing tools such as scissors, pins, tape measure, needles and an unpicker. You will also be required to supply fabrics, threads, patterns, etc. for your personal projects. We will discuss this in more detail when the course starts.

We will provide sewing machines and pressing equipment and there will be a range of specialist tools and equipment that will be available for you to use in class.

Assessment

You will be encouraged to assess your own progress with help from your tutor who will have one-to-one discussions with you to give guidance and support. The tutor will give you constructive verbal feedback in class each session and written feedback on your individual learner plan. You will set your own targets and write a short sentence about how your work has gone during the session each week.

Accreditation 

This is not an accredited course.

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