Sewing and Garment Pattern Cutting - All Levels [CPA]

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Course Overview

Course Overview
This course is ideal if you want to learn how to make a pattern for a simple garment that you have chosen or designed yourself. It is an 8 week course covering the basics of how to sew and how to make a pattern for a basic garment.

Whilst on the course you will:
Record measurements accurately;
Construct a basic block/pattern personal to you;
Use basic sewing stitches by hand and a sewing machine;
Use a variety of sewing techniques;
Operate machinery and tools safely.
Learn and note professional terminology.
Use online resources as part of your learning.

During the course you will be asked to work in small groups, and interact with others.
You will learn how to calculate how much fabric will be needed as well as the appropriate type of fabric you will require to make your garment.
You will go on to construct a simple garment using the pattern you have created.
This course is supportive and will help you to improve your practical skills and knowledge and self-confidence through group work, whether you are a beginner or have some experience.

Objectives

Objectives
Objective 1
Objective 1
Work safely when using tools, equipment and materials
Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 2
Use basic sewing methods by hand and by sewing machine
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Objective 3
Objective 3
Be able to use professional terminology
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Objective 4
Objective 4
Use measurements accurately to construct a pattern
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Objective 5
Objective 5
Use online resources to develop ideas
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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements
No previous experience is necessary and you do not need to own a
sewing machine.
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Equipment Required

Equipment Required
For the first lesson you need to bring a note book, pencil and a tape measure. You will be given a list of haberdashery materials that will be required throughout the course.
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What courses can I go on to?

What courses can I go on to?
You will have the opportunity to discuss with your Tutor your
individual progression route. You may wish to re-enrol on this
course to produce another garment. We have alternative Pattern
Cutting and Sewing, Clothes Making courses at Beginners,
Improvers/ Intermediate levels.
Your tutor will support you in researching these and other courses
outside of Idea Store Learning.
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What examination is there?

What examination is there?
At the beginning of the course the tutor will carry out an initial assessment to identify your current
level of experience knowledge or skills. This is repeated at the middle and end of the course.
There is no exam.
The tutor will also carry out informal assessments to check your understanding. Your tutor will let
you know how you are getting on throughout the course to you will help you work to your full
potential.
At the end of the course you will receive written feedback.
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How will I know I am making progress?

How will I know I am making progress?
You will have an ‘Individual Learning Plan’ where the course learning outcomes are shown and
where you can set your own learning goals and monitor your own progress.
You will need to evaluate your own progress and manage your time.
Your tutor will give ongoing feedback and will keep you informed of your progress.
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Other Info

Other Info
To maximise your chances of benefiting from the course fully we expect you to attend all
scheduled sessions and that you do so punctually and are ready to start learning at the start of
the class.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
Come and see one of our experienced and friendly advisors. For further information, email ideastore@towerhamlets.gov.uk and a member of the team will get back to you.
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C3051
Liliane Fontaine
08/05/2021
10/07/2021
3.50 hrs per wk
8 weeks
£133.00 (tuition)
Tuition Fee
£35.00 (concessionary)
Conc Fee
£266.00 (overseas)
Overseas Fee
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Shadwell Centre