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Course Overview

Come and sew a garment over a day, learn some new skills so you can complete a garment at home, or extend your knowledge and try a more complex pattern, Saturday 10am-4pm

Open Is this course right for me?

Suitable for beginners with some experience of using a sewing machine and more confident learners who wish to extend their sewing machine skills. Come and sew a garment over a day, learn some new skills so you can complete a garment at home, or extend your knowledge and try a more complex pattern.

Open What will I learn?

How to cut out pattern pieces accurately. Learn how to use a variety seams, neatening methods and fastenings. Learn how to construct pockets and collars. Learn how to make a simple garment or a more detailed one. Use a commercial pattern and follow the instructions. Simple techniques of fabric manipulation.

Open How will I learn?

Working on a pattern of your choice, with demonstrations of different techniques and one-to-one advice given throughout the day.

Open Will I gain a qualification?

You will not gain a formal qualification, but you may request a Certificate of Attendance from your tutor.

Open Next steps

Join a future course continuing to develop your skills - there are lots of textile ideas that could be developed!

Open Please bring

People may like to bring their own machine (serviced recently!), though machines are available at the centre. A pattern of your choosing and appropriate fabric. Please bring the usual sewing kit: scissors for fabric and paper, tape measure, headed pins, sewing needles, tailors chalk, threads appropriate for your fabric, quick unpick. You should also bring a square of natural cloth such as muslin or cotton sheeting to use a pressing cloth. You may also wish to bring a packed lunch.

ACX00721

14/06/2025

6.00 hours per week

1 weeks

£66.00

Oakgrove School

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