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, also covering the basics of sewing.

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.
• Calculate how much fabric will be needed as well as the appropriate type of fabric you will require to make your garment.

Objectives

Objectives
Objective 1
Objective 1
Work safely when using tools, equipment and materials
Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 2
Use a range of sewing methods by hand and by sewing machine
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Objective 3
Objective 3
Use and extend my 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?
After completing this course, you can progress onto the CAD- Beginners course; the Fashion Workshop or consider the Using Instagram and WordPress course to promote yourself and your work. Please see our website Idea Store - Learning for further information or speak with your tutor. 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
If you have declared a learning difficulty, disability or support need whilst enrolling and you require support/assistance in class or to complete your course, please discuss your needs with your tutor at the first lesson.

If you intend to take an examination and feel you have an additional learning need or special requirements, you must declare them to your tutor within the first 2 weeks of your course.

If you are studying in an online group, then you can arrange a one-to-one online discussion with your tutor, after the session, or by email.

Where we aim to make reasonable adjustments to support our learners, please note we are unable to provide any type of in class or in person support if your course takes place online.
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B3537
Liliane Fontaine
28/01/2023
25/03/2023
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