Crafts

What will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to learn basic construction skills of a piece of clothing and to alter and adapt commercial patterns. During the course learners will be guided by the tutor through the key processes including; pattern and fabric selection, fitting and pattern adapting, all the construction […]

What will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to learn basic construction skills of a piece of clothing and for improvers to consolidate and develop existing skills and to explore more advanced dressmaking techniques, alter and adapt commercial patterns for a perfect fit, as well as working with delicate fabrics and […]

What will I learn? Make a piece of clothing of your choice, your tutor will discuss this with you at the first session and give advice and guidance on pattern selection. You will have the opportunity to learn about:● Interpreting and adapting a commercial pattern.● Personalizing your project exploring design detailing.● Selecting suitable fabrics and […]

What will I learn? Please note that this is part one of a three-part course. During this three-part course you will be taken from Moulage to Pattern. Part 1 – Drafting a Bodice Moulage Pattern.You will learn how to draft a moulage to your own measurements, (a moulage is a precise, hip length replica of […]

What will I learn? Please note that this is part three of a three-part course. During this three-part course you will be taken from Moulage to Pattern. Part 3 – Develop your moulage pattern to create your own pattern blocks and bodice styles.You will learn how to create your own pattern blocks to your own […]