Shirt Design and Construction Short Course
Course description
On this beginners/intermediate shirt design course you will learn how to make a classic shirt with all the details such as cuffs, collar, yoke and sleeves. You will also learn four basic seams used within the industry depending on the different fabrics your shirt is constructed from.
Outcomes:
By the end of this course you will have made a shirt out of calico and have the pattern to take away with you. You will also have practiced four seam details used within the clothing industry and have made samples of each.
Who should take this course:
This course is suitable for people who already have some experience of sewing but who would like to practice and develop their skills. This course would be an excellent follow on course from Introduction to Professional Sewing Skills
Level:
Beginners to intermediate
Entry requirements:
Some sewing knowledge would be beneficial however it is not essential.
Please note: This course is for students aged 18 and older
Clear, easy to understand lessons:
- Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
- New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way that’s crystal clear and easy to understand.
Experience life on campus
- Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
- Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
- Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
- Ask questions of your tutor in real time
- Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
- Experience the many sights of London on your down time
A certificate of completion:
- You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
- As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
- We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
- Certificates are great to complement your cv.
This course is scheduled to run on campus in a face-to-face delivery format.
Available dates
Details
Topics covered:
- An introduction to the sewing machine
- Seams and finishings
- Using blocks and cutting out
- You will break down the construction of each aspect of a shirt including - yokes, collars, cuffs, sleeves and hems
- Learn how to adapt patterns to your own design e.g. sleeves and collars to create a unique design.
Materials
Please bring with you to the course:
- A pair of fabric scissors
- A pair of paper scissors.
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