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Weekend machine patchwork course - spread across two Saturday dates. Learn how to cut, sew, sandwich, quilt and bind to create your own jelly roll quilt.

Spend a day at Stitching Kitchen creating a sun dress with expert tuition from Emma Smith.

A Christmas theme free motion embroidery workshop - drawing on the sewing machine to create Christmas themed appliqué designs.

A dressmaking day at Stitching Kitchen making the Tulip dress with Emma Smith

Join us and learn how to put pockets into your favourite garments! You will learn:  How to draft a basic pocket pattern  Which garments can realistically have pockets added (and why) How to insert pockets into a pre constructed garment **This workshop will require a basic ability with a sewing machine. If this is not something you feel confident with then we highly recommend joining our Sewing Machine Basics course before signing up for this one**

Improving with stretch fabric - next steps with your overlocker / serger. Spend 3 hours playing with your overlocker to develop your knowledge and get to grips with Seaming, Flatlocking, Blind Hems, Pintucks, Lettuce edging, Rolled Hems and Complex fabric handling e.g. velvet/chiffon/spandex

Do you long for transforming your own thoughts and plans into genuine articles of clothing? Are you inspired in paying incredible costs for couture dresses? Do you experience issues discovering dream dresses that fit superbly? Or would you like to get into fashion courses and the garments industry? If yes, then the Diploma in Fashion Designing and Sewing is perfect for you! Description This serious course is for individuals who wish to start the study and routine with regards designing. It furnishes understudies with an establishment in the development and realistic skills essential for a profession in fashion design and related businesses. The course is instructed in two areas, one in mold configuration drawing and idea improvement, and the other in sewing and development techniques. Each segment is educated by a different educator, who covers essential aptitudes and expert practices. Points secured are incorporating shape, shading, and some examples of texture determination and materials; design drafting and hanging; drawing from the model and the motivation behind the plan outline; and the advancement of form ideas, research, and dress line improvement. Whether you already have understood or have never grabbed a needle and string, this Diploma in Fashion Designing and Sewing is for you as long as you are passionate in this area. Moreover, this is your opportunity to consolidate your creativeness with recently learned specialized aptitudes to figure out how to create in vogue pieces of clothing for each event. We can help you make your own particular uncommon piece of clothing all the way, made to fit you. Who is the course for? Professionals who have an experience in Dressmaking and Designing. Beginners who have an interest in learning how to have a fashion, design and sewing career. Entry Requirement This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Assessment:  At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career Path The Diploma in Fashion Designing and Sewing will be very beneficial and helpful to design companies, professionals, and beginners who are in the fashion and garments industry. Module 01 Deciding What Types Of Products To Create 01:30:00 Pricing Your Products For Maximum Profits 02:00:00 Selling Your Products 01:00:00 Module 02 Express Your Creativity with Clothing You Design Yourself! 01:00:00 Planning Your Design 01:00:00 Elements of Design 01:00:00 Your Basic Block or Fitting 00:30:00 Simple Variations on the Basic Block 01:00:00 Module 03 Maintaining Balance and Proportion 01:00:00 Design with Fabric and Color 01:00:00 Where to Find Inspiration for Your Designs 01:00:00 Explore the World and Find Inspiration in Ethnic Fashions 01:00:00 Look to the Past for Historic Inspiration 01:00:00 Putting the Pieces Together 01:00:00 Module 04 How To Make: Pinky Thread Bear Pattern 03:00:00 Merry Marionettes 01:00:00 Safety Pin Holder 00:15:00 Three Curtain Pulls 00:30:00 Heart Sachet 00:30:00 Module 05 Whisk Broom Holder 00:15:00 Towel Ring Holder 00:15:00 Sewing Kit 00:30:00 Square Sachet 00:30:00 Small Pin Cushion 00:30:00 Large Pin Cushion 01:00:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam-Diploma in Fashion Designing and Sewing 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam-Diploma in Fashion Designing and Sewing 00:20:00 Order Your Certificates and Transcripts Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Learn to sew a child's garment in this long (6 hours ish) day class. I stock the Two Stitches patterns (https://www.twostitchespatterns.com/printed-patterns-1) and one of these is included in your class fee. I also have patterns for quite a few simple baby and toddler garments you can use. Once you ket me know what you want to make and what size I will let you know how much and what kind of fabric you need and what else you need to bring. This is a fairly high paced class so you need to be ok with threading up etc aline and know how to make seams, backstitch etc. The sewing won't be complex but we won't have time to explain how a machine works. If you are not sure please do a beginners or refresher's class first.

Create a log cabin patchwork cushion using up cycled fabric - bring your own sentimental fabric to make a memory cushion. Sewing machine project.

A sewing workshop to create an easy fitting top or dress which has a couple of different style options. Full help is on hand to understand the pattern, cut out and assemble your garment.