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Get Started with Dressmaking: Alterations and repairs
The intent of this short course is to give you the skills and ideas to alter and repair your clothes, extending the lifespan of your wardrobe. 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.

Open Course Fees

B1: £51.02 (In London Resident)
B2: £36.84 (London Concessionary)
B3: £N/A (Concessionary)
B4: £72.10 (Out of London Resident)
Prosp User 2

Open What will I learn?

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
Prosp User 3

Open How will I be assessed?

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

Open What experience or qualifications do I need to start this course?

Complete beginners welcome, no experience required
Prosp User 5

Open Important Information

Prosp User 14

Open Is there anything I need to bring? Are there any other costs?

You will need to bring a garment to alter for the second session

Open Can I get extra help?

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

Open After the course….

You could progress to:
- Another 'Get Started with Sewing' course
- Sewing and Dressmaking Beginners
- Another Creative Skills course
Prosp User 7

Open What job opportunities could this lead to?

This course is designed to develop your sewing skills and does not lead directly to employment. If you are interested in turning your creative skills into a business, take a look at our 'Start your own Business' courses.
Prosp User 8

Open How will I be able to give my views on the course?

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

Open Safe learning

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

Open How to apply/enquire

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
ARC1006
13/05/2023
20/05/2023
10:00 - 15:00
2 weeks
Civic Centre
Please note – the course will only go ahead subject to sufficient enrolments.
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