Clothes Making - Professional Skills - Beginner

Introduction

Clothesmaking is a great skill to have if you're interested in working in fashion or going on to do a higher level fashion course. This practical introductory course is suitable for beginners and will teach you the basic professional techniques of clothesmaking.

By the end of the course, you'll be able to:

Thread and use a sewing machine and overlocker.

Choose appropriate fabrics

Make a pair of drawstring or elastic waist trousers or skirt.

Use a tailors dummy

There will be individual and group tuition, with teacher led discussions and demonstrations.

Assessment

Teacher feedback, individual learning plans, student and peer self-assessment.

Next Steps

This course will provide you with a foundation of skills needed on a fashion, clothesmaking or sewing course. You can further your knowledge by taking another course at the College.