A1053 - From Fabric to Fashion: Salwar Kameez Making (part 2)

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Start Date: 05/11/2026      End Date: 10/12/2026        Start Time: 10:00      End Time: 12:00        Hours per Week: 2.00      No of Weeks: 6
Fees:      £96.00 (tuition)     £168.00 (overseas)     £39.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Eileen Wedderburn        No of Places: 15
The Naari Centre

Course Overview

Course Overview
Part 2 of create your own salwar kameez is a 6-week course for those who have completed part 1 or have some experience in sewing.  In part 1 you learnt how to cut and make a kameez.  Part 2 will develop your existing skills towards cutting and sewing a salwar to your own measurements and using a commercial pattern.  You will learn how to read instructions from commercial patterns and follow diagrams, apply volume through tucks, and gathers, insert elastic and how to apply decorative trims, by machine, on to your garment for a fully finished look.  By the end of the course, you would have created a complete wearable outfit and expanded your existing sewing skills, enabling you to take on more challenging projects and further studies.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Use more advanced features and settings on the sewing machine;
* Expand existing knowledge of clothes-making and techniques involved;
* Apply a range of decorative trims, like ric-rac, lace, braids, using the machine to insert;
* Follow a commercial pattern with simple instructions to enable working more independently on own projects.
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
You should have done part 1 of this course or have good sewing skills already. There is also an expectation that you will attend on time, each week for the 6 weeks.
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Equipment required

Equipment required
You will need a notebook and pen. Basic habberdashery materials will be supplied.
The tutor will discuss what equipment you will need at the first session so do not purchase anything until then, it is likely to include:
Fabric: 2 metres for Kameez and more if doing the trousers (4)
Matching thread
Scissors: one for paper and a large one for fabrics, small one for thread cutting (snips)
Dressmaking pins
Seam ripper
Tape measure
Fabric chalk or pencil
Hand sewing needles
Embroidery thread if required.
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How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
Your tutor will give you on-going feedback.
You will have an individual learning plan to help you monitor your own progress with your tutor.
You will also gain more from the course if you commit time to it outside the classroom.
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No formal assessment/examination.
There will be an initial assessment, followed by on-going assessment of progress towards meeting the course learning outcomes above.
This course will include and regular encouragement and feedback.
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Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
There is a variety of courses in our Sewing and Fashion department, which you can progress to.
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Other info

Other info
You do not need to own a sewing machine to do this course.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
We want to support all our learners to achieve their goals. If you want help to decide what to do next or if there are any circumstances which you think may prevent you from studying (such as financial problems, lack of basic skills, disability or a learning difficulty) we may be able to help. For these and any other queries call the Learner Support and Advice Team ring back service on
020 7364 5665 or visit the team at the Shadwell Centre to book an appointment.
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