Professional Sewing Skills Short Course
Course description
Course overview
This intensive short course is designed for individuals with intermediate sewing experience who want to advance their skills to a professional level.
The focus is on making lightweight garments using techniques found in high-quality ready-to-wear fashion.
You'll learn how to sew from pre-cut fabric pieces and develop your skills through the process of component making and how to assemble garments efficiently, with accuracy and with handling methods that improve speed and quality.
Throughout the course, you'll build a portfolio of sample collections that demonstrate key construction techniques, including zipper insertion, sleeve openings, collar attachment, and other essential garment components.
This is a fast-paced and structured course that requires consistent focus and engagement. It's ideal for learners who already have a solid foundation in sewing and are ready to refine their skills further.
Who this course is for
Level of experience: Intermediate
This course is suitable for anyone, aged 18 and older, interested in developing semi-sewing skills to a professional standard. You should have undertaken a reasonable amount of sewing and maintained these skills over time.
You should be able to:
- Stitch a centimetre seam accurately
- Make garments from multi-sized patterns
It is recommended that students first complete the Introduction to Professional Sewing Skills Short Course.
Key information
Topics covered
- Seam types
- Cuff finishes
- Collar and facing applications - two piece shirt
- Zip fasteners - semi concealed, invisible and fly front
- Pockets - in a side seem and jetted
- Sleeve openings - shirt sleeve (strapped placket) and continuous strip
- Garment pressing procedures
Learning outcomes
- Understand how to modify your garment construction process to the correct level of component making
- Familiarise with how to collect and make quality samples for reference
- Be encouraged to observe your seam allowance in the process of precise stitching
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
- Pencil, eraser and sharpener
- Fabric shears
- Small sharp pointed scissors
- Stitch ripper
- Fine steel pins (small box)
- Metric tape measure
- Cloth marking pencils (a selection of 2-3 colours)
Tutor
Siaw Lee Priddle
Siaw's passion for bespoke tailoring started as a student and developed in the years by further building on her technical skills. Siaw has extensive years of extensive experience in the fashion industry, having worked for several manufacturing outlets, including Marks and Spencer suppliers as a sample machinist, where she learnt how to operate all the machines in the workroom. Her experience led her to become a Senior Specialist technician at the University of the Arts London, where she has been helping students understand all the technical and digital processes of garment construction.Book a course
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