Learning sewing techniques - Applique and Upcycling

<p>This course is for people wanting to learn/improve sewing techniques.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">What is the purpose/aim/intent of the course and who is it aimed at? </span></strong></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Learn and develop basic sewing techniques, using a number of leftover and recycled fabrics for your projects. Learn skills to refashion clothes and re-use fabrics you will already have to make household items and to customise your clothes.  English and maths skills will also be developed whilst on this practical course in a friendly environment and you will have the opportunity to make new friends.  Develop skills using your/a sewing machine to make a recycled something for yourself or a loved one.</span></p>

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<p><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Examples of what you will learn on the course:</span></strong></p>

<p style="margin-left:36.0pt; margin-right:0cm"><span style="font-family:Symbol; font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;; font-size:7pt">         </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">How to use sewing machine/functions/attachments safely and confidently to design and make up a cushion cover with a zip and piping.  Knowledge of basic pattern cutting.</span></p>

<p style="margin-left:36.0pt; margin-right:0cm"><span style="font-family:Symbol; font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;; font-size:7pt">         </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Be able to follow pattern layout, grain etc. recognising pattern symbols and using correct seam finishes to complete a new or recycled garment. </span></p>

<p style="margin-left:36.0pt; margin-right:0cm"><span style="font-family:Symbol; font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;; font-size:7pt">         </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Learn new sewing vocabulary and maths skills to support sewing skills.</span></p>

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<p><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,&#34;sans-serif&#34;; font-size:12.0pt">Learners should have good basic English language skills to be able to understand written and verbal instructions.</span></p>

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<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">To find out more information about this course, or to enrol, please contact 01753 476611 or </span><a href="mailto:lifelonglearning@slough.gov.uk"><span style="color:windowtext; font-size:12pt">lifelonglearning@slough.gov.uk</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p>