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Code: BHS 45953     How to enrol in this class Title:   DRESSMAKING Course Level:   All Levels Dates:   Wed 29 Sep 19:00-21:00   Location:   BROUGHTON HIGH Course Category:   A 10 week NON-VOCATIONAL course Max No. Students:   12 Disabled Access:     Creche Available:   NO   Prices:   Standard fee. If you do not fall into one of the categories below then you pay the standard fee £66.00 16 and 17 years old (under 18 at 1/8/2010) and students in full-time education £36.00 Retired people of 60+ years and NOT in employment £30.00 Concessions click for info £19.00

Class Description ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: No formal entry requirements. All levels of students welcome and students will work at their own pace. GENERAL AIM OF THE COURSE: To teach students how to decipher patterns, laying and cutting out, fitting and making up of garments. How to do basic alterations to ready made garments and how to use a sewing machine. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course students will have knowledge or understanding of: l. The best garments to make according to skill level 2. The use of straight stitch and overlock sewing machines 3. How to chose equipment and suitable fabrics 4. How to use basic cutting and sewing processes whilst constructing a garment. GENERAL APPROACH TO THE COURSE: Individuals and collective tuition. Absolute beginners will start with a "Driving Test" to instruct them in the safe use of the straight stitch sewing machine. Time will be spent on first night of class to discuss choice of fabrics and other materials required by students MATERIALS PROVIDED BY STUDENTS: Students are expected to provide their own fabrics and other materials/equipment. (We would suggest that unless students already have equipment/materials that they wait until the first session of class before purchasing expensive materials /equipment/text books etc).

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