The course covers basic skills and will include:-
• Threading and using a sewing machine safely.
• Using a sewing pattern.
• Choosing, preparing and cutting out fabric for a project.
• Basic machine sewing techniques such as seams, hems and darts.
• Progression to advanced machine sewing techniques, such as zips, buttonholes and using an overlocker, project depending.
• Safe working practice following COVID 19 Government guidelines.
Please note that you will need to provide all the materials for your own projects just for your own use as stated above. Week one: please bring all basic sewing kit and at least some scrap fabric for practice if you have not yet decided on a project. Scrap fabric cannot be provided at present. You can discuss a project with the tutor during the first session.
Materials and equipment for the following weeks, can be discussed with the tutor in class, but will include:
• Your own sewing machine (this is optional, and subject to signing the Lifelong Learning Disclaimer.) Otherwise learners can use the sewing machines and overlockers provided.
• If using own machine, please bring spare machine needles, and appropriate machine accessories, such as foot attachments and screwdrivers.
• A basic sewing kit which should include scissors suitable for cutting fabric, dressmaking pins, hand sewing needles, a tape measure, tailors chalk and a thread unpicker.
• A paper pattern for your choice of project.
• The fabrics and other materials, such as elastic or zips and interfacing, as required for the project.
• Suitable sewing thread, enough for your project.
• Scrap fabric for practising stitches and techniques. Some dressmaker’s pattern paper, tracing paper and tracing wheel (might be useful) as the course progresses.
• Your own stationery including a note book, pen, pencil and rubber will also be required.
Other material and equipment might be required as projects develop, or new projects are started, these can be discussed.
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