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Textiles and Fashion: Advanced Sewing Projects. (Multiply)
Discover the wonderful world of numeracy through sewing and advanced sewing projects.
It will help you to develop you numeracy skills in textile and advanced sewing.
This course is suitable for those who have completed intermediate sewing courses and are familiar with existing sewing skills.
Develop your skills further to advanced level by sewing, measuring and adjustment skills needed to make advanced sewing projects, and deepen your knowledge of calculations and textiles.
You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm.
Start your advanced sewing journey today by registering for this course and discover where your sewing journey takes you!
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Dates:Wed 19/06/2024 -
Wed 17/07/2024Times:9:00am - 11:45amDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Gayton House (London)
Chiltern Road
London
E3 4BXTutor:Mona NashedCourse code:Q00014930How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:In progressFee:Free
Textiles and Fashion: Intermediate Soft Furnishing (Multiply)
Discover the wonderful world of sewing and Intermediate soft furnishing.
It will help you to develop your craft in textile and soft furnishing.
Whether you have studied basic sewing before or you are completely new to it, you will find value in this sewing course.
Develop your skills to Improve the sewing, measuring and adjustment skills needed to make and finish soft furnishing projects, and improve your knowledge of fabrics.
You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm.
Start your sewing journey today by registering for this course and discover where your sewing journey takes you!
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Dates:Tue 25/06/2024 -
Tue 23/07/2024Times:12:15pm - 3:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Gayton House (London)
Chiltern Road
London
E3 4BXTutor:Mona NashedCourse code:Q00014470How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:2 places remainingStatus:In progressFee:Free
Saving Money & Being Sustainable: The Repair Workshop
This beginner-friendly course empowers you with practical clothing repair techniques. Learn to mend rips, replace buttons, and breathe new life into old favourites. Go beyond basic fixes – explore garment alteration and upcycling, transforming unwanted pieces into stylish finds. Embrace sustainability by reducing textile waste and fostering a love for pre-loved clothing. Develop valuable life skills, build confidence in your creativity, and connect with a supportive community of fellow fashion enthusiasts. No prior sewing experience required – join us and embark on your sustainable fashion journey!
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Tue 22/10/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Central Community Centre
Lindum Street
Scunthorpe
DN15 6QUTutor:Amie-Alissa WatsonCourse code:Q00018001How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
Textiles & Fashion: Sustainable Garment Making
Come and join us to discover the fun and rewarding world of creating your own clothes! On this 10-week course, we will explore some of the essential sewing techniques needed to create some unique and personal garments. Discover how to use a sewing machine confidently and develop some technical skills such as measuring, inserting zips, adding piping and making darts plus using embellishing techniques to give your projects a professional and beautiful finish. As well as developing sewing skills, we will explore ways of creating clothes sustainably and ethically to reduce our impact on the environment and save money.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024Location:Hill View Community Centre (Nottingham)
Ransom Road
Nottingham
NG3 3LJCourse code:P00000084How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:Available
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Textiles and Fashion: Intermediate Dressmaking
Are you ready to take the next step in your dressmaking? Progress your sewing skills with this intermediate dressmaking course.
Throughout the class, you will improve the sewing, measuring and adjustment skills you need to become a dressmaker. By the end of the course, you'll be able to make and finish garments, and improve your knowledge of fabrics.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Times:12:15pm - 3:00pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:Gayton House (London)
Chiltern Road
London
E3 4BXTutor:Mona NashedCourse code:Q00010940How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £151.20
Textiles and Fashion: Dressmaking for Beginners
Discover the wonderful world of the sewing with this follow on course from Multiply ‘Measure up Sewing’. This Beginners Dressmaking course will help you to develop your craft in textile and fashion and dressmaking. Whether you have studied sewing before or are completely new to it. You will find value in this sewing course. Develop your skills to Improve the sewing, measuring and adjustment skills needed to make and finish garments and improve your knowledge of fabrics. You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm. Start your sewing journey today by registering for this course and discover where your sewing journey takes you! This is only for those living in Southampton.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 07/10/2024Times:12:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Tracey SweetmanCourse code:Q00017052How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.20
Textiles and Fashion: Advanced Sewing Projects
This course is aimed at confident sewing students. You will develop higher level sewing and textile skills and be able to choose, document and finish your own sewing projects to a professional level under supervision.
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:9:00am - 11:45amDuration:13 sessionsLocation:Gayton House (London)
Chiltern Road
London
E3 4BXTutor:Mona NashedCourse code:Q00010953How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £138.60
Craft: Spring Community Sewing Project 1
Discover the wonderful world of sewing with this beginners sewing project course.
It will help you to develop your craft in textile..
Whether you have studied sewing before or you are completely new to it, you will find value in this sewing course.
Develop your skills in sewing, measuring and adjustment skills needed to start sewing, building confidence, and improve your knowledge on fabrics and textiles in general.
You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm.
Start your sewing journey today by registering for this course and discover where your sewing journey takes you!
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Location:Spring Community Hub (London)
The Hub
86-88 Vestry Road
Camberwell
London
SE5 8PQCourse code:Q00017543How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Textiles and Fashion: SCC-Dressmaking for Improvers
Discover the wonderful world of the sewing with this sewing, Dressmaking course. It will help you to develop your craft in textile and fashion and dressmaking. Whether you have studied sewing before or are completely new to it. You will find value in this sewing course. Develop your skills to Improve the sewing, measuring and adjustment skills needed to make and finish garments and improve your knowledge of fabrics. You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm. Start your sewing journey today by registering for this course and discover where your sewing journey takes you! This course is only for those of you living in Southampton.
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Dates:Thu 10/10/2024 -
Thu 07/11/2024Times:12:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Tracey SweetmanCourse code:Q00017054How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.20
Textiles and Fashion: Level 1-Dressmaking
Welcome to the Level 1 Dressmaking course! This course is designed for beginners and improvers and will follow on from our Dressmaking for Improvers course. We will cover the basics of dressmaking. You will learn how to use a sewing machine, take measurements, and follow simple patterns. You will also learn from each other about little tricks you can use in sewing. The course includes practical projects where you will create your own garments. By the end of the course, you will be able to sew basic dresses and make simple alterations. Join us to develop your sewing skills in a supportive and friendly environment!
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Dates:Mon 11/11/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:12:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Tracey SweetmanCourse code:Q00017055How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.60