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Level X
Sewing for Beginners Part 2
COURSE OVERVIEW
This is part 2 of our Sewing course and it will build on the the general principles and skills of clothes making and sewing, using a purchased commercial pattern covered in part 1.
You will continue to learn how to sew using professional techniques, and create a varied portfolio of sewing samples and finishing techniques.
You will work with a range of fabrics while focussing on sewing, seams, hems and much more.
You will also look at different aspects of sewing and garment construction.
The course covers the following topics:
Using a sewing machine safely and correctly How to choose suitable fabrics for your sewing project
Taking personal measurements
Pattern terminology and instructions sheets
How to adapt a pattern to fit
Pattern cutting and assembling garments
Making clothes from commercial and pdf patterns
Making home furnishings
Using seams, hems, buttonholes, and zips for a professional finish
This course starts on Tuesday 13 January 2026 (16:30 – 18:30)
FURTHER INFORMATION
This course is for adults (19+) who have some sewing machine experience.
Your tutor will advise you on further options for study.
Continuous classroom assessment based on Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement (RARPA)
Course fees: £190
You don’;t need to bring in anything for the first lesson.
You will need to purchase fabric for your own sewing project.
Suggested items for your personal sewing kit:
HP pencil/ sharpener/ eraser
Measuring tape for dressmaking Tailor’;s chalk
Fabric and paper scissors
Metal ruler/ right angle ruler
Pattern master
Dressing pins/ sewing needles
Machine sewing thread Seam ripper
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