Sewing Essentials (Hand & Machine): Spr Thu 19:00-21:00

Mode of study

Part Time

Start date

30/01/2025

Fee

£109.00

Entry requirements

This course is suitable for absolute beginners or for those wishing to brush up on their sewing skills. All learners need to be a minimum 19 years old.

Teaching staff

An experienced and enthusiastic tutor.

Course Code

CL258B1E

Duration

6-weeks

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

Generic award - no awarding body

Assessment

Class discussion, demonstrations, class/individual feedback and quality of final item.

About the course

This 6 week course will introduce you to common methods used when making, altering and repairing garments. You will complete various practical tasks using hand stitching and domestic sewing machine techniques and build a portfolio of samples for future reference. You will apply some of these methods in making a 1/2 scale bodice with calico.

Career options

To register your interest for a follow on course please email acl@oaklands.ac.uk

Materials provided by learners: A sewing kit (includes Fabric scissors, Paper scissors, Tape measure, Unpicker, Pins, Sewing needles and 1 x good quality sewing thread in neutral colour (Gutermann, Coats, Sylko etc.) and an 8'Standard zipper in neutral colour and A4 folder with holed wallets.

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

Class discussion, demonstrations, class/individual feedback and quality of final item.

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