Course overview

This course is designed for anyone who want to advance their sewing skills with a focus on summer fashion, wedding season, and prom attire. You will explore working with fine, delicate, and floaty fabrics, perfect for creating elegant and stylish garments. From selecting beautiful floral materials to mastering techniques for handling lightweight fabrics, you will refine your sewing abilities while designing and constructing stunning seasonal outfits. The course covers pattern adjustments, draping, and finishing techniques to achieve a professional look. Ideal for those eager to craft elegant dresses, skirts, or accessories, this class will elevate sewing skills with creativity and precision.

Course description

This course is perfect for anyone who is looking to take their sewing skills to the next level, focusing on stylish summer fashion, wedding season, and prom attire. Working with fine, delicate, and floaty fabrics, you will learn how to create elegant, beautifully draped garments that capture the essence of the season.

Throughout the course, you will explore fabric selection, ensuring you can confidently choose floral and lightweight materials suited for formal and semi-formal wear. Techniques such as handling sheer and slippery fabrics, achieving clean seams and hems, and creating flowing silhouettes will be covered in depth. You will refine your skills in pattern adjustments, draping, and professional finishing touches to produce high-quality garments with a polished look.

By the end of the course, you will have completed a stunning, custom-made garment, ready to wear and showcase.

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.
All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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