Dressmaking for All - Wednesday

Course Information & Teaching Methods;

This is a practical, general sewing course for all abilities. The course aims to show you all aspects of sewing, including;

• How to choose mark and assess material ready for cutting
• How to cut a pattern and material correctly
• Develop confidence in using a sewing machine
• Teach the required techniques to complete a garment/item simply and correctly

The tutor will be on hand to guide and develop your learning and understanding.  The class is taught by one-to-one contact between the student and tutor. The course may, in discussion with
the tutor, extend beyond that advertised. Some students return term after term to gain more experience and to use the
specialist equipment.

Everyone works at their own speed on projects of their own choice. The tutor is there to help and give advice.

Information;

The Arts and Crafts Centre has a variety of sewing machines available to use, but if you have your own you are welcome
to bring it along.

You will need to bring the following: (if you are a beginner, please discuss with the tutor your pattern and fabric before
purchasing, this can be done at the first session or before starting the course via the office on the number above)

• A simple pattern of your choice
• Fabric, thread and haberdashery for your chosen design
• Sewing scissors, pins, cotton
• Tape measure
• Needles
• Small, tape-measure
• Calico or cheap cotton sheeting for toiles
• Folder and plastic pockets for your hand outs

Fabric can be bought from the following places:

• Fabric World MK Ltd (Bedford Bus Station)
• Ford End Road Shops (for material)
• John Lewis in Milton Keynes or Welwyn Garden City
• Hobby Craft
• Niels Fabrics, Milton Keynes
• Fabric Mungar, Bedford Town Centre Market (Friday & Saturdays in front of B&M)

Your tutor: Amber Burnett