Made To Measure Womenswear Short Course
Course description
On this course you will be taught how to construct Womenswear garments to your personal body measurements. You will discover a style you feel works well for you and complements your unique shape. Once you understand these principles you can begin to consider applying these skills/techniques to produce further apparel for yourselves or others.
Who should take this course?
Individuals who are keen to address fitting concerns or generally would like to work from specific or personal measurements.
Individuals who have a style, shape or idea in mind and would like to translate this into a product for themselves.
Although the emphasis is on womenswear design and working to personal measurements, men are also welcome and can work to the measurements of the tailor's dummy.
Entry Requirements: none
Some basic sewing skills are an advantage however learners will be given machine inductions, demonstrations and guidance along the way.
Please note that this course is for 18 years and above
Clear, easy to understand lessons:
- Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
- New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way thats crystal clear and easy to understand.
- Experience life on campus
- Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
- Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
- Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
- Ask questions of your tutor in real time
- Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
- Experience the many sights of London on your down time
A certificate of completion:
- You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
- As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
- We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
- Certificates are great to compliment your cv.
Available dates
Make an enquiry or call us on 0207 514 7015.
Details
Topics Covered
- You will learn how to draft a basic skirt or trouser block from your recorded personal body measurements. This will serve as a simple template which you'll be able to modify into other designs and shapes.
- Particular emphasis will be put on learning how to achieve a good fit and what to analyse when doing this. To achieve this we will work through the stages of constructing a toile to a finished garment in a fabric of your choice.
- There will also be an opportunity to visit some fabric shops where you will be able to discuss and select suitable fabrics, trims and fastenings for your design.
- Some essential sewing techniques will be covered using industrial sewing machines including, appropriate seams, finishings, zip insertions and other simple fastenings.
- The bodice will also be discussed.
Materials
Please bring with you to the first session:
- Paper scissors
- Fabric shears
- Tracing wheel
- Pencils HB
- Pattern master or set square
- Pritt stick
- Sellotape
- Metric tape measure
- Pins
- Tailors chalk or chalk pencils, white for dark fabrics and a darker colour for light colours
- Black and white thread for tacking
- Dressmakers carbon paper
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