Fashion Design / Dressmaking Continuation
Participants Profile
This course is suitable for students who wish to improve their sewing skills and learn more advanced sewing techniques. This course is intended as a continuation from the beginner dressmaking and fashion wear courses and it is desirable that students would have attended either of these before attending this class.
Course Description
- Pattern drafting and alteration: how to draft and adjust your own patterns for a skirt and top.
- How to mend/alter garments.
- Fabric treatments: fusing, bonding, dying, decorative trimmings, appliqué.
- Sewing techniques: concealed zips, facings, sleeves, collars, pockets, linings etc.
- Garment construction and finishing: learners are invited to make and finish a dress, trousers, jacket or lined garment of their choice.
Course Duration
10 weeks, Wed 19.00–21.30
Fees
Tuition Fee €130, Materials Fee €30
Course Accreditation
Certificate of Attendance
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COURSE CODE: CR011