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Art and Design
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Learn to use commercial patterns and create your own designs.
This introductory dressmaking course is designed for beginners eager to kickstart their sewing journey. Guided by your tutor, you will learn the essential skills required to use commercial patterns, understand garment construction, and explore the basics of making your own garments. A skirt with pockets, simple top or leisure trousers with an elastic waistband are all a good place to start.
This course will cover a range of different skills and techniques, including reading pattern envelopes and instructions, identifying pattern pieces and markings, incorporating personal modifications to commercial patterns, basic sewing techniques and common troubleshooting tips.



To book a course, you will need to register online by clicking on the day you would like to attend. Please see the course information below the heading ‘Enrol now for the available days’.
If no days are available
If there are no places available, you can register your interest and we will notify you once the course is live in a future term.
Payment
Payment is made in full at the time of booking.
If you are booking a Level 3 or 4 Counselling course, you will be able to pay for this using a Direct Debit, which you will set up before the course starts in September. Please check the relevant course pages for details.
Booking on behalf of someone else
Please register using the student’s correct details including medical conditions, learning support needs and disabilities.