Fashion Design Dressmaking Continuation

Participant Profile:
This course is suitable for learners who wish to improve their sewing skills and learn more advanced sewing techniques. This course is intended as a continuation from the beginner dressmaking and fashion wear course and it is desirable that learners would have attended either of these before attending this class. This is a classroom based course

Programme Description:
• Pattern drafting and alteration: how to draft & adjust your own patterns for a skirt and top • How to mend/alter garments • Fabric treatments: fusing, bonding, dying, decorative trimmings, appliqué • Sewing techniques: concealed zips, facings, sleeves, collars, pockets, linings etc. • Garment construction and finishing: learners are invited to make and finish a dress, trousers, jacket or lined garment of their choice.