Fashion/Dressmaking and Pattern Cutting- Face to Face

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Course code: 6590

From September 2026, these courses are no longer funded by Learn Harrow. For any enquiries, please contact African Cultural association(Marjorie Manu)

when
From 09 Sep 2026 to 18 Nov 2026
Wednesday 11:00-13:00  10 weeks
Date
09 Sep 2026
Time
11:00 to 13:00
Date
16 Sep 2026
Time
11:00 to 13:00
Date
23 Sep 2026
Time
11:00 to 13:00
Date
30 Sep 2026
Time
11:00 to 13:00
Date
07 Oct 2026
Time
11:00 to 13:00
Date
14 Oct 2026
Time
11:00 to 13:00
Date
21 Oct 2026
Time
11:00 to 13:00
Date
04 Nov 2026
Time
11:00 to 13:00
Date
11 Nov 2026
Time
11:00 to 13:00
Date
18 Nov 2026
Time
11:00 to 13:00
where
location to be advised
fees
fee for this course £100.00
who

African Cultural Association

info@africanculturalassociation.net

What the course is about

<p>Introduce learners to sewing, using the sewing machine, basic skills in Dressmaking., Crafts/ Designs and Pattern making. Beginners learn about sewing machine skills. Intermediates: create bodice block. Advanced: expand skills to a professional level. All levels/mixed ability (please see attached for details).</p>

Previous experience, knowledge or qualifications

<p>No previous experience required but an interest in sewing is necessary</p>

Materials you need to bring

<p>Pattern Paper, Scissors for fabric/ small scissors for paper cuttings, needle, thread, pencil, chalk, pins, tape measure (inches/metric) ruler, pattern master and Tracing wheel. If you do not have above materials - you can buy at the Centre. Very Good sewing machines are supplied to all participants in class. Some material/fabric/tools can be bought in class.</p>

Assessments, tests, exams

<p>Informal assessment of your learning by your tutor</p>

At the end of the course

<p>There will be a short questionnaire to complete to evaluate the course. You will have the opportunity to share with us your thoughts on what you enjoyed and any improvement we could make.</p>

Next Step

<p>Getting more understanding and improving your level of learning by progression to further techniques</p>

Submitting course payment

<p>Payments can be done through Learn Harrow website www.learnharrow.ac.uk. Cash payments to be done directly to African Cultural Association.</p>

Equipment Required

<p>· Sewing Machine available for all learners in class. · Mannequin supplied to · Pattern Paper or Old news Paper · Pencil, Scissors, small scissors for paper cuttings · Pattern Master/French Curve, Tape measure · Chalk, Khaliko fabric and Note Book Please email your tutor if you need help with any items that you do not have. . Your tutors’ email: info@info@africanculturalassociation.net</p>

Language of Instruction

<p>English</p>

Language of Assessment

<p>English</p>