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Key details

Course area
Fashion and Textiles
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Other
Available dates

Course introduction

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).

Learn the fundamentals of flat pattern drafting and turn your own ideas into real sewing patterns. This beginners course is perfect if you want to design custom-fit garments, also looking into making changes to commercial patterns too.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Understand pattern drafting tools and how to use them accurately.
  • Take and record body measurements correctly for pattern work.
  • Draft a basic bodice, sleeves, and skirt block to personal measurements.
  • Add seam allowances, grain lines, and pattern markings for construction.
  • Manipulate basic blocks to create simple design variations.
  • Cut and test patterns in calico to check fit and make adjustments.
  • Understand garment construction order from pattern to finished toile.
  • Present patterns professionally with clear labels and instructions.

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.

2 Course options

Start Date:

End Date:

Time:

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Location:

Beechdale Community Centre 1 Ambergate Road, Nottingham, NG8 3GD

Fees:

£165.00

Course Code:

Parent course code:C060799 Child course code: Q060800

Start Date:

End Date:

Time:

-

Location:

Evolve Helston Drive, Nottingham, NG8 6JZ

Fees:

£192.50

Course Code:

Parent course code:C060815 Child course code: Q060816

Course information

Non-accredited

No formal qualifications are required. 

You should attend regularly and be punctual and have a good standard of written and spoken English. ESOL students should be Entry 3 level.

You will be required to complete a workbook each week, with the support of your course tutor to record your progress on the course

Tutors will give regular verbal and written feedback. You will be required to complete an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and encouraged to set your own personal targets as part of this course.

The course tutor can discuss appropriate opportunities for if you wish to further your learning in this subject area. Information will be made available to you about other course opportunities at Nottingham College.  You will have the opportunity to access external Careers Guidance to aid your next steps. 

Please bring the following basic tools and equipment:

  • Pattern master/ L-square ruler- for right angles
  • Long ruler 100cm metal or clear
  • French curve + hip curve ruler for armholes and curves
  • Pencil, eraser, and sharpener
  • Tracing wheel and tracing paper for copying patterns

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