Course description
Overview
This course will teach you all the basic principles you need to know to begin sewing and dress making.
This course covers the following topics:
• Machine parts, tools and functions
• Various machine stitch settings including: straight stitch, zig zag stitch, back stitch, decorative stitches
• Various needles and threads including: jersey needles, leather needles, polyester and cotton threads
• Bobbin winding
• Threading the machine
• Adjusting stitch tension
• Basic stitches: Open Seam, Closes Seam, Top Stitching, Curves and Corners
• How to finish raw edges with sewing machine and over locker
Tuition is delivered in small groups and our expert tutors are able to support you with your individual learning requirements.
Suitability
This course is aimed at absolute beginners who may or may not have previously used a sewing machine and would like to develop the confidence to start sewing / dressmaking.
Tutor Description
Chika Iwenofu is an award winning Fashion & Textile Designer who graduated from Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design, where she received her BA (Hons) in Textile Design. Previously a designer at a prestigious weaving mill in the UK, Chika has produced fabric collections catering to the luxury fashion and interior markets, and has developed a wealth of knowledge on computer aided design (CAD) and the fashion and textile industry.
Location
Courses take place in our Fashion and Textiles Studio equipped with exceptional design facilities.
GLOWS Building
1a Greenleaf Close
Tulse Hill,
London,
SW22HB
What you will need to bring:
All materials and equipment are provided
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