WEA Course Information Sheet 2014-15

Course title: Introduction to Dressmaking
Course reference: C3736927 / Tutor(s): Samantha Ball
Venue: The Leatherhead Institute, Leatherhead / Fee: £88
Start date: 24/9/2014 / End date: 17/12/2014 / Day(s)/time(s): Wednesday 7.15-9.15pm
Number of sessions: 11 / Hours per session: 2 / Level: 3
Title of qualification to be gained (if any):
Awarding body (if any):
Essential materials e.g. books and equipment to be provided by the student
Sewing Machine and accessories, sewing pattern and fabric
or
Sewing patterns (Skirt) available to purchase from the Tutor for £6, 1.5 metre fabric, 25cm zipper, matching thread
(Tutor is able to provide 3 sewing machines)
Course aims:
The primary purpose of this course is to equip participants with the relevant skills to make clothing using a sewing pattern as a guide. This course is suitable for beginners and we will be covering how to take accurate body measurements, interpret these to a sewing pattern and make any necessary adjustments to the pattern. We will discuss and identify suitable fabrics for individual projects and learn how to prepare and cut out fabric. We will develop sewing machine skills from how to set up and operate a sewing machine, through to finishing a garment using the appropriate techniques.
Course description:
Learn how to sew clothes that fit. Suitable from beginners to intermediate we will start with the basics and cover taking measurements and adjusting a pattern, to choosing and cutting your fabric. Develop your sewing skills to include professional finishing techniques and interpret a sewing pattern to complete a garment.
Any prior knowledge or entry requirements?
No
Course content: what topics will the course cover?
Measurements – how to take accurate body measurements and transfer to a sewing pattern.
Sewing Patterns – how to interpret a sewing pattern, how to make pattern adjustments to correspond with required measurements.
Fabrics – identify suitable fabrics for individual projects, share knowledge of fabric shops, how to prepare and cut out your fabric.
Sewing Machine Skills – how to set up and operate a sewing machine.
Dressmaking Skills – how to sew together individual projects.
Teaching, learning and assessment methods: tick those to be used ü
Demonstration / ü / Discussion / ü / Group work / Individual work / ü
Project work / ü / Research / Role play / Written work
Question and answer / ü / Activity outside class time / Observation / ü / Practical work / ü
Presentation / Field trip / Other (state)
How will I receive feedback on my learning progress and achievement?
Assessment methods will include question and answer sessions around projects completed, informal discussion and observation. Participants will be encouraged and guided to self-assess and to build Individual Learning Plans with written, photographic and creative evidence of learning.
Learning outcomes: these are the intended outcomes and may be revised in discussion with the class. Students are encouraged to think about and identify their own individual outcomes.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Recall how to take accurate measurements and adjust a pattern accordingly
2. Interpret a sewing pattern to complete a garment
3. Identify suitable fabrics including preparation and cutting out
4. Produce a garment
5. Develop sewing skills
Reading and information sources: Is any reading/preparation essential or desirable?
Prior to the course commencing, the tutor will provide suggestions for patterns to purchase to bring on the first day.
The tutor will provide a list of suggested reading materials at the start of the course. Participants will be encouraged to share books, magazines, video’s relating to projects.
Suggestions for progression to further study or for using the skills and knowledge gained:
Participants should be able to continue to develop their dressmaking skills trying a variety of sewing patterns.
Advice regarding follow on courses will be given through-out the course.
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