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Community courses are “first steps” for adults to learn new skills, develop confidence, meet others in welcoming classroom. The purpose of courses is to support students into further learning or employment (paid or voluntary).
This course is great for revamping and transforming any garment!
It will include taking measurements for better fitting garments, shorten or lengthening items (dress, trousers coats and jackets) hand sewing and accessories to encourage re- using, recycling and restyling old or new items of clothing. Improve your existing sewing, dressmaking skills and acquire the confidence to produce professional looking items.
“Alteration skills for beginners” course is about engaging with other sewing enthusiasts which can provide you with valuable tips, feedback, inspiration and meeting other like mined people in where the environment relaxed, supportive and encouraging.
This course will put you on the right direction; by focusing on developing your understanding of how to develop your sewing skills. It is suitable for any level of abilities for sewing and for those who wish to improve their existing skills, we will revisit techniques that were covered in previous courses and strengthen skills and knowledge by applying them to new projects and themes. you will be supported by tutor, guidance will be given to students into further learning into employment,
Course knowledge and skills:
Further master these sewing skills and learn new technique.
On this course, you will learn to:
You should attend regularly and arrive on time to make best progress on course.
You will complete a short diary weekly in class time, to record your progress and receive written tutor feedback.
You will use Microsoft Teams whilst on the course. Microsoft Teams is a free, safe online app used by Nottingham College for tutors to contact students.
Using Teams will also enable you to develop and feel confident using digital skills.
For more information on using Microsoft Teams and the induction process, please visit our Induction Information for Community Students page.
Start Date:
Monday 13th April 2026
End Date:
Monday 29th June 2026
Time:
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location:
The Vine Community Centre Bobbers Mill Road, Nottingham, NG7 5GZ
Fees:
£125.00
Course Code:
Parent course code:C057717 Child course code: Q057718
Start Date:
Monday 13th April 2026
End Date:
Monday 29th June 2026
Time:
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location:
The Vine Community Centre Bobbers Mill Road, Nottingham, NG7 5GZ
Fees:
£137.50
Course Code:
Parent course code:C057719 Child course code: Q057720
Start Date:
Tuesday 14th April 2026
End Date:
Tuesday 30th June 2026
Time:
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location:
Ramgarhia Sabha Gurdwara 31 Percy Street, Old Basford, Nottingham, NG6 0GF
Fees:
£137.50
Course Code:
Parent course code:C057721 Child course code: Q057722
Non-accredited
There are no formal entry requirements but you must be aged 19+.
You will complete a weekly “Student Diary” and so ESOL students should be studying at entry 3 or higher to enrol on a Community course taught by non-ESOL tutor.
Tutors will give weekly verbal and written feedback. You will complete a short workbook and set your own personal targets, as well be progressing though the general course learning outcomes. This will help you and your tutors record progression on the course.
The course tutor and development workers can advise of other learning opportunities within Community faculty or signpost you to courses in other vocational areas of Nottingham College.
You will have the opportunity to receive progression guidance from an external locally based agency “Futures for You” whilst on the course.
If you are interested in progressing onto leisure courses in your chosen subject, you may have opportunities to do so at Nottingham College or be signposted to other leisure courses in the Nottingham area.
Please bring a basic sewing kit which includes:
All other equipment will be provided.
Select career:
Potential Earnings
£47,363.54
Average Earnings
£30,763.99
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Production
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Course Area:
Fashion and Textiles
Student Type:
Courses for 19+ students
Course Type:
Full-time Further Education course
Course Area:
Fashion and Textiles
Student Type:
Courses for 19+ students
Course Type:
Part-time Further Education course
Course Area:
Fashion and Textiles
Student Type:
Courses for 19+ students
Course Type:
Part-time Further Education course
