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Get Started with Sewing: Make Do and Mend
The intent of this short course is to give you the skills and ideas to alter your clothes. So, if you’d like to be able to shorten that dress, turn jeans into shorts or take in that skirt, then this is the course for
you!
In the first session you will be shown how to use the sewing machine and various sewing techniques in order to adjust/alter garments. The second week you can bring along a garment(s) that you wish to repair/alter.
£33.01 (London Resident)
£25.92 (London Concessionary)
N/A (Concessionary)
£43.55 (Out of London Resident)
Prosp User 2
At the end of the course you should be able to:
· Use the sewing machine
· Complete a selection of sewing techniques by hand and machine
· Repair/alter a garment
· Use tools and equipment safely
Prosp User 3
Your tutor will assess your learning and progress throughout the course through ongoing observation, question and answer, tasks and exercises. Your progress will be recorded on your Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and your tutor will provide you with ongoing feedback to support you.
Prosp User 4
No experience required, beginners welcome.
Prosp User 5
This course may include some elements of blended learning, you will be given further details during your first session. You will receive an induction to online learning at the beginning of your course and your tutor will work with you to develop the skills you need to successfully learn online. Additional support will also be available to you, if required. In order to take part you will need to have access to the internet and a laptop or personal computer. You will be able to book computer access in centres if you don’t have a computer and/or internet access at home or may be able to borrow a device through our Loan and Learn Scheme (subject to availability).
Prosp User 14
Please bring a pen and paper and a garment you wish to alter or repair.
Yes. If you think you might need some additional support with your learning, please ask your tutor or the Centre staff for more information about our learning support offer.
Prosp User 6
After the course you can progress onto our other 'Get Started with Sewing' short courses or our beginners sewing course.
Prosp User 7
This course is designed to develop your sewing skills and does not lead directly to employment. If you are gaining employment in this area you may be interested in our qualification sewing courses.
Prosp User 8
We welcome views from our learners in a number of ways. You can give your views through your ILP, course evaluation forms, on-line questionnaires and our Compliments, Comments and Complaints forms which can be found in Centre offices. You may also choose to become a course representative for your class, which your tutor will discuss with the class at the start of your course.
Prosp User 9
We want you to enjoy your learning experience and feel safe, equal and respected while you are here with us. If you have any concerns about any of these things please report it to a member of staff as soon as possible.
Prosp User 10
You can apply online, over the telephone, by post or you are welcome to come into a centre to enrol and speak to one of our members of staff.
Prosp User 11
ARB1070
14/05/2022
21/05/2022
10:00 - 14:30
2 weeks
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