CANCELLED Sewing: improve your sewing skills and make a zipped jacket

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Course Description

Course Description
Join us in our fabulous sewing studio for this friendly, relaxed class, designed for those who already have a little sewing knowledge and wish to improve their confidence and abilities.
We will make a raglan sleeved, fully lined jacket, (Simplicity 8418) and design it to our own, individual specifications.
We will cover subjects such as making a toile, bagged out linings, zip insertion, ribbing and cuffing, pockets, turning holes, piping and applique as well as altering your pattern for improved fit.
Make a jacket designed by you, to fit you, and learn lots of useful sewing techniques along the way!

Please do not buy pattern, fabrics or tools and equipment until you know that the course will run.
Prosp Description

Open What will I learn on this course?

Learners will:

1. use a commercial patterns and size it for better fit
2. understand lining processes used in a jacket
3. design a jacket to their own specification
Prosp Learn

Open Is this course suitable for me?

Learners will already have basic knowledge of sewing with a sewing machine. Most learners will be able to complete the jacket within the sessions, but some may need to occasionally finish a task at home ready for the following week.
Prosp Suitable

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

Learners will need the following tools and equipment please do not purchase until you are sure the course will run:

You will need to prepare the following tools and equipment before the start of the course:
A basic sewing kit including dressmaking scissors, un-picker, tape measure, notebook, small scissors or snips, some sewing threads etc.
You WILL need some scraps of fabric to practice techniques on, and it is always a good idea to have an old (CLEAN) sheet or duvet cover to use as practice fabric when we come to make a toile (mock-up).
You’ll need to have your pattern with you ready for the start of the course as well as your sheet/duvet for practice.
Prosp Anything Else

Open Will there be additional costs?

You will need to buy a pattern and fabric – the pattern ready for week 1, but it’s advisable to wait until you have spoken to the tutor before buying your fabric for your jacket.
Prosp Additional Costs

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

Your tutor can talk to you about other subject related course available.
Medway Adult Education works with many partners locally such as UCA 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
If you need further advice please telephone 01634 338400.
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?

Learners are encouraged to research proposed design ideas on computer ready to discuss in class.
Prosp Ictskills

Open Health & Safety

Health and Safety Disclaimer

By participating in the live class you accept that you understand that dressmaking and sewing 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 practical activity and you will need to be suitably dressed and be mindful of the correct Health & Safety processes when working with a sewing machine and cutting equipment. 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

Q004046A
17/04/2024
26/06/2024
Wednesday
13:30
16:30
3.00 hrs per session
10 session(s)
224.00
Rochester Adult Education Centre