ALL SEWN UP IN JUST 5 WEEKS!
Course code: -5158
Sewing is an essential life skill, and this course teaches those basics, whilst also instilling the importance of repairing and reusing for environmental and budgeting reasons.
free
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GCDA
0208 2694880
What the course is about
<p>After receiving funding to run this course, we have been inundated with requests to run it again and again so we know there is a need. </p><p>You will learn:</p><p></p><ol><li>Describe and list sewing machine basics; what should be in a sewing kit? Learn how to use their machine and make a simple pin cushion</li><li>Sew a patchwork cushion cover using a simple envelope technique </li><li>Describe pattern basics; learn how to ‘read’ a pattern – start work on pinning and cutting out a simple book bag </li><li>Demonstrate simple hand-finishing techniques </li><li>Sew buttons, hems and other minor mends and alterations </li></ol><p></p>
Previous experience, knowledge or qualifications
None
Materials required
None
Assessments, tests, exams
None
At the end of the course
None
Next Step
None
Assessment Method
None
Equipment Required
None, as sewing machines are provided
Language of Instruction
English