Sewing Your Next Garment
Course overview
If you are ready for a little more challenge making your next garment then this course is for you. You will be guided through cutting your fabric from a commercial pattern of your choice and constructing it to a neat finished garment. You may want to try a pattern with a collar or sleeves!
This intermediate course is for people who are confident in using a sewing machine and sewing. You must know how to:
- thread a machine
- wind a bobbin
- sew a seam together with a width of 1.5cm
- be confident in backstitching the seam
If you are unable to carry out these basic tasks we advise you to complete the ‘Introduction to Sewing’ course.
You will learn:
- confidence using the sewing machine
- tips and tricks to achieve a neat finished garment
- finishing techniques
Teaching methods include:
- formal instruction
- discussion
- individual tuition
- practical demonstration
- practical experience
Furthermore, you will get the opportunity to develop your skills according to your own specific needs.
Please bring a commercial pattern of your choice, your desired fabric, matching thread, fabric scissors and a basic sewing kit.
This intermediate course is for people who are confident in using a sewing machine and sewing. You must know how to: thread a machine, wind a bobbin, sew a seam together with a width of 1.5cms and be confident in backstitching the seam. If you are unable to carry out these basic tasks we advise you to first complete the ‘Introduction to Sewing’ course.
Alternatively enrol by phone quoting 3AEFTEA06R or ask a question
Meet the tutors
We want our learners to feel welcome, safe and at ease when attending our classes, especially if this is your first time attending an adult education class or if you're coming back to education after a break.
If you're interested in one of courses, meet our tutors first! You'll see they have similar passions and interests and, most importantly, the right qualifications to help you make the most of your time and money.
