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Working In Garment Construction - Professional Finishing (Level 2)

Funding area Vocational
TON/152702/Q/PF
Location:
Tonbridge Adult Education Centre, Tonbridge
Start date:
14/01/2026
End date:
25/03/2026
Level:
Level 2
Time:
19:00 - 21:00
Duration:
10 sessions
Course hours:
Course hours

Course hours are the total number of hours you'll spend being taught by your tutor. Self study time is not included within the course hours.

20 hours
Day of week:
WED
Tutor:
Shelley Wadsworth
Price: £204.00 Concessions
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Who can join this course

This is a higher level course for students interested in producing higher level finishing on their garments, not for the beginner to the subject. There is an expectation you will know how to use a pattern, sew seams, add zips but want to be taught how to do this professionally.

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Is this course for me

This course is not for a beginner to the subject but for students who have taken the Level 1 course and have experience in garment making and know how to cut out a pattern.

Course aims

By the end of the course you should be able to:

* Demonstrate how to attach and press a collar using facing
* Demonstrate how to press flat and curved seams, turned out corners and reduce ease
* Demonstrate how to use 2 different techniques to finish a hem
* Critically evaluate your choice of materials, tools and techniques through a group or individual processes
* Explain the health and safety considerations for all resources and tools used

It is a good idea to have your own sewing machine and its instruction so you are used to how it works but we do have machines at the centre you can use. You will need to provide your own material and patterns and some basic equipment such as a good pair of cutting scissors and a sewing kit.

This course is scheduled to not be running on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, 18 February 2026

From 1st August 2024, the Department for Education (DfE) require that learners attending this course must identify their primary purpose for learning. This course is not available for learners whose main aim is to learn a hobby, or for leisure/pleasure.

To get the most out of your course we recommend you attend at least 85% of your sessions. If you do have a pre-arranged commitments booked during term time, please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcome.

Getting to your course

Find us

Tonbridge Adult Education Centre
Avebury Avenue
Tonbridge
Kent
TN9 1TG

If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code TON/152702/Q/PF.