Weekday Sewing for Beginners

This course is ideal for beginners who want to start their clothes-making journey. You will learn how to set up a sewing machine, and once you can sew confidently, move on to make a simple garment.

This course covers;

-How to set up and use a sewing machine -How to read and use a commercial pattern -How to layout and cut fabrics -Various sewing techniques, including inserting a zip, gathering, adding a collar, inserting sleeves, sewing darts, adding a facing, pockets, etc.

Materials required A Sewing Kit containing pins, fabric scissors, paper scissors, sewing needles, an unpicker, and a tape measure will be needed. An A4 folder for notes and handouts and a pen will also be needed.

A sewing pattern laid out on a table
  • What you will study
    • How to set up and use a sewing machine
    • How to read and use a commercial pattern
    • How to layout and cut fabrics
    • Various sewing techniques such as inserting a zip, gathering, adding a collar, inserting sleeves, sewing darts, adding a facing, pockets etc

    Materials required: Sewing kit containing pins, fabric scissors, paper scissors, sewing needles, unpicker and tape measure. An A4 folder will also be needed for notes and handouts and pen.

  • Entry Requirements

    This course is ideal for beginners

  • Assessment

    You will be assessed in class through, observation, questioning, self-assessment and tutor feedback