Progression - Garment making / sewing skills [Mon, 4.00pm-6.00pm] - EN042451.HF

This is an accredited 30 week / 3 term course.

Accreditation Agored Cymru:1 unit per term

Unit JK61CY025 - Pattern layout - Cutting and Marking - Level one (3 credits).
Unit JK61CY023 - Sewing Machine Skills -Level one (3 credits).

Requirements for enrolling on this course:

Either completion of the 'beginners' 30 week / 3 term course.

or

Previous knowledge of basic sewing skills and techniques, knowing your sewing machine and some sewing experience is necessary.

This course will cover:
 

• Understanding the structure of a fabric
• Understanding a commercial pattern
• Understanding the meaning of dressmaking pattern symbols
• Pattern adjustments
• Cutting out garment pieces
• Using methods of transferring pattern symbols to fabric
• Producing samples of machine stitching techniques
• Producing samples using attachments
• Producing samples showing alterations in tension
• Producing a plan to sew an item
• Using stitching techniques to assemble an item
• Review skills of an item

You will need:

Your own sewing kit, for example pins, sewing needles, assorted thread, tape measure, seam ripper, etc.



Learning format: Face to face.

Course code: EN042451.HF