Sewing: Dressmaking workshop - mixed ability

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Course Description

Course Description
This is a one day course that could benefit learners with sewing skills wishing to improve and produce a professionally made garment.

You will observe appropriate Health & Safety requirements for the dressmaking studio as set out in the MAE ground rules/ learner contract.
Prosp Description

Open What will I learn on this course?

Learners will:
1. Further develop and demonstrate the workings of the commercial pattern for one project and assemble the project professionally using suitable fabric.

Not all of the above is achievable in one day course, it may be necessary to book more Fridays or join a 10/15 week course.
Prosp Learn

Open Is this course suitable for me?

This course is suitable for students of all abilities but some sewing and machine skills would be helpful.
Prosp Suitable

Open Is there anything else I need to know about the course?

This course is suitable for students of all abilities but some sewing and machine skills would be helpful. Beginners could join and would work on a simple garment all patterns and fabrics for the workshop can be purchased after discussion with the tutor.

You will need to bring with you:
• Sharp dressmakers' scissors
• Pins
• Tape measure
• Threads x 2
• Sellotape
• Notebook and pen
• A bobbin or 2 (available to purchase from the centre )
• Marking chalk (purchased after discussion with the tutor)
Commercial pattern and fabric (new learners will purchase these items after discussion with the tutor).
Prosp Anything Else

Open Will there be additional costs?

The additional fabric called interfacing when needed will be ordered and purchased from the tutor.
Prosp Additional Costs

Open What could I go on to do after this course?

Your tutor can talk to you about other subject related courses available.

Medway Adult Education works with many partners locally such as MidKent College, Medway School of Arts and the University of Kent; information about their courses can be found in our studios, café and on Moodle. Medway has an exciting and wide-range of events, exhibitions and activities to inspire and help you make further progress - please see the community noticeboards in the Rochester Centre and again on Moodle. Your tutor will be able to talk through with you individual progression options.
If you wish to explore your learning, work or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
Prosp After

Open What is the attendance policy?

In order to get the most out of your course you will need to attend as many sessions as possible. We recommend at least 90%. If you do have a holiday booked during term time please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcomes. If you are unavoidably ill or unable to attend please contact 01634 338400 so that we can let your tutor know, and so they can send you any work you may have missed
Prosp Attendance

Open How are IT/Digital skills used and enhanced on this course?

Many learners use cameras to record their work or, for inspirational images that they may later use as a reference. From time to time the tutor may give learners example websites linked to current theme or activity to extend the knowledge or learning undertaken in class.
Prosp Ictskills

Open Health & Safety

Health and Safety Disclaimer

By participating in the live class you accept that you understand that dressmaking involves potentially hazardous tools and equipment and that such activity carries the risk of injury. You understand that it is your responsibility to judge your motor skills and physical ability.
It is your responsibility to ensure that by participating in classes and activities from Medway Adult Education, you will not exceed your limits while performing such activity, and you will select the appropriate level of task for your skills and abilities.
You understand that this is a sewing activity and you will need to be suitably dressed, you will need protect your work surface and be mindful of the correct Health & Safety processes when working with your machine. MAE is not responsible for damage to items in your house / home or person.
The creators, owners and distributors of this site and the material available MAE are not responsible for any injuries you may experience as a result of your use of this site and the material contained here on. By remaining on this site and/or accessing and / or using any material, you are accepting that you have read, understood and agreed to follow these basic instructions.
Prosp Health

Open For e-learning courses - etiquette and safe learning

Q000032A
17/05/2024
17/05/2024
Friday
09:30
15:30
5.00 hrs per session
1 session(s)
70.00
Rochester Adult Education Centre