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Sewing - Clothesmaking - Improvers
- Price:
- £194.00
- Starts:
- 13/05/2024
- Day of week:
- MON
- Tutor:
- Janet Robinson
- Ends:
- 22/07/2024
- Location:
- The Cube (KAE), Folkestone
- Time:
- 18:30 - 21:00
- Duration:
- 10 weeks
Learn how to make your own clothes using high quality construction methods used.
You will be guided and supported by your specialist tutor to develop your own project ideas and to complete a garment of you choice.
The tutor will teach you all the processes to successfully complete the project/garment. These will include pattern and fabric choice, basic pattern alterations,fitting and cutting of fabric. You will be shown basic construction methods, (seam finishes, correct pressing, sewing darts, invisible, lapped and fly front zips, waistbands and facings.
Machine projects may include jacket fitting, setting sleeves, collar construction, lining jackets and coats using the bagging out method, pocket construction, trouser fitting and the handling of special fabrics eg. velvet, leather, sheers and silks.
By the end of this course you should be able to:
- Identify the correct fabric inline with your chosen pattern.
- Measure and cut fabric to pattern requirements
- Carry out alternations after basic fitting
- Select and use appropriate settings on a sewing machine.
- Sew and neaten a seam.
- Use sewing techniques as required by your garment pattern.
- Complete and finish your chosen garment
- Use tools and equipment safely
To find out more about our clothesmaking and sewing courses, watch this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYnpfyLpjl4
Who is the tutor?
About the Tutor: Janet Robinson
How will I be taught?
The tutor will use a variety of teaching methods including demonstration, instructions, one-to-one tutorial guidance, group discussions and critiques.
There will be individual and group feedback and self-assessment against individualised learning outcomes stated on your ILP (individual learning plan).
At the beginning of your course your tutor will undertake an initial assessment to ensure that your course will need your personal learning journey.
What do I need to bring with me?
Your Sewing machine as it is recommend that you get used to using your own machine. We do have a limited number of sewing machines for student use. Please bring with you scissors, tape measure and pins,patterns, fabrics, interfacing, threads, buttons and zips as the course progresses.
What can I do next?
Further sewing courses with KAE
During your course your tutor will offer guidance in your personal progression route,
Courses are designed to progress students to higher levels of the craft. In addition our courses support application to "Access to Degree Foundation courses" leading to Higher Education opportunities.
Kent Adult Education web site offers many courses for students wishing to develop a self employed business. Please speak with your tutor if you have an interest in self employment or an interest in developing career options in this chosen path.
What do I need to join the course
This course is designed for those learners with some experience of clothes making who want to improve.
It is important to note that craft courses are practical and require a degree of manual dexterity.
If you need to bring a carer with you, or be accompanied by another person, please ask to speak to the Curriculum Leader before you enrol.
For complete beginners please check our web site for Beginner courses in sewing and clothes making.
Getting to your course
Find us
The Cube (KAE)
Tontine Street
Folkestone
Kent
CT20 1SD
If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22* and quote the Course Code FOL/140584/N/PF.
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