Fashion Making for 15 - 17 Year Olds - Nottingham Trent University
Description
On this practical course, you’ll learn the three most important skills in making womenswear: how to cut a pattern, how to use a sewing machine and how to make adjustments to a pattern. It’s ideal if you are new to making clothes and want to learn either for personal projects or to add work to a portfolio. On this course, you will learn how to: • read a pattern and understand the terminology • take measurements correctly • mark fabric, pin and cut with accuracy • thread a sewing machine and over-locker, and use the correct stitches • choose the right fabric for a garment (a trip to a fabric store will be included) • complete a dress fitting • make pattern-adjustments, such as adding and adjusting darts and the different types of seams and finishes. Having hand-sewing or machine-sewing experience before the course is useful, but not essential. What will you gain? By the end of the course, you will have marked, cut and assembled a dress in your chosen fabric. If you are feeling particularly brave, you may have made a start on a second project. You will also have technical notes to help you continue making fashion in the future, and photographs of your work in progress for your portfolio. You'll have real hands-on experience of what it's like to be a fashion student at university. Level: Open to all Entry requirement: You should have an enthusiasm for fashion and an interest in developing your creative and technical skills. Where you'll learn: You will be based in the Bonington building at the City Campus, our dedicated art and design hub. You will have access to an excellent range of facilities and equipment in the fashion studios, with industry-standard pattern cutting tables, professional mannequins and domestic sewing machines. You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing. Here's what our previous attendees said: 'This course has allowed me to improve my sewing skills as well as learning new techniques to make my own garments. Thank you Leann!' GH 'I now have an understanding of the importance of accuracy and the process of using pattern' 'This course has given me the confidence to sew accurately and to use sewing machines' A Tutor Profile: Leann Marshall has had a varied career as a costumer for film and theatre, a couture retailer and now runs a bespoke bridal wear design service, alongside prom wear and alterations. Additional to working in the garment industry, Leann has had much experience in teaching others in the skills of sewing and garment construction.
What's included in the price?
This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University city campus. Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course. Calico and patterns will be provided for you to make the dress and whilst a lot of spare equipment is supplied, you’ll need to start building your own tool kit so that you can continue making clothes after the course. So therefore, please bring: • tape measure • HB pencils, including a few in colour • eraser • paper scissors • fabric scissors/shears • pins • a roll of masking tape. • A trip to a fabric store will be included so that you can be taught how to calculate meterage when layplanning. You will be required to purchase a chosen fabric to make your dress from, so please bring some money with you. However, if you do already happen to have a fabric which you feel is suitable, feel free to bring it with you on the first day and the tutor will advise on its suitability. On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance, which will further enhance your CV.
Duration
1 week
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Teenagers
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Vision impaired
- Limited mobility
- Suitable for all abilities
- Public transport
- Residential
- Accommodation offered
- Suitable for beginners
- UK Holiday
- Daytime (weekdays)
- School holiday workshops & activities
FAQs
For our week-long summer school courses, we offer single rooms in shared apartments in Nottingham Trent University’s city campus accommodation, which is ideal if you're looking to be based in Nottingham's lively city centre and want an economical place to stay.
Bookings are taken on a seven-night basis, from Saturday to Saturday.
The rooms are single occupancy, with a private bathroom.
You will be sent a link to book your accommodation once you have made your course booking through Craft Courses.
We offer accommodation during the summer only. We are unable to offer university accommodation during term time (for evening and weekend courses) but you'll find plenty of places to stay nearby, as we're located in the city centre.
