Introduction into Sewing
This 8 week course will enable Learners on the different type of seams/stitches/fabrics and give them the skills & techniques to create a number of projects throughout the 8 week course.
Handouts and demonstrations will be given weekly for the Learner to complete each week.
Learners will gain a basic knowledge & understanding of the dressmaking/home interiors and textiles.
It is appropriate for Learners who are motivated & challenged by learning through hands-on experiences & through content which is concrete & related directly to those experiences.
This course is appropriate for learners looking for basic sewing/pattern skills, knowledge in Fashion/Dressmaking sector with a bit of fun for good measure.
This course can lead onto NCFE Level 1
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Details
Total Guided Learning Hours
16 hours
Hours per week
2 hours
Total number of Sessions
8
Fees
Tuition Fees
£60
£30 if concessions apply
Awarding Body and/or Examination Costs if applicable
N/A
Requirements
Commitment
What study is needed at home?
What study is needed at home?
A minimum of 2 hours per week of face to face will be required to complete this course
Previous Learning
Sewing knowledge/or interest in sewing
Main Learning Objectives
By the end of this course you should be able to:
Basic Stitches/Seams
Curved Seams
Knowledge of patterns & fabrics
Knowledge of sewing
Understanding of garment construction
Complete weekly Projects/Tasks
Progression to further learning with FACE
NCFE Level 1 in dressmaking
Progression to other Providers
Can progress onto higher levels with colleges locally
Jobs and Careers
Onto accredited qualifactions, working self employed or gaining placement or paid work within the industry
Dressmaking (NCFE)
Beginner – Learning Aim Reference: 601/3360/0
This 3 week prep and Ncfe Level 1 course will enable Learners on the different type of seams/stitches/fabrics and give them the skills & techniques to create a number of projects throughout the 30 week course. They will also be encouraged to create mood boards on the chosen project piece to give them a clear understanding on how they want the project to be made and the finshed piece.
Learners will gain a basic knowledge & understanding of the dressmaking/home interiors and textiles.
It is appropriate for Learners who are motivated & challenged by learning through hands-on experiences & through content which is concrete & related directly to those experiences.
This course is appropriate for learners looking for basic sewing/pattern and fabric skills, knowledge & qualities required in the Fashion/Dressmaking sector with a bit of fun for good measure.
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Details
Total Guided Learning Hours
80 hours
Hours per week
2 hours 45 minutes
Total number of Sessions
29
Fees
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees £330
Awarding Body and/or Examination Costs if applicable
£41
Requirements
Commitment
What study is needed at home?
What study is needed at home?
ICT/Books/Magazines –research
Updating file/samples/Coursework
Previous Learning
Sewing knowledge/or interest in sewing
Main Learning Objectives
By the end of this course you should be able to:
Basic Stitches/Seams
Curved Seams
Zips – Conventional/Concealed
Buttons – Shank/2 hole
Trims – Ribbon/Elastic
Understanding of garment construction
Knowledge of patterns
Researching ideas/Fabrics/Inspiration
Knowledge of fabrics
Knowledge of sewing
Progression to further learning with FACE
NCFE Level 2 in dressmaking
Progression to other Providers
Can progress onto higher levels with colleges locally
Jobs and Careers
Onto accredited qualifactions, working self employed or gaining placement or paid work within the industry
