Introduction to Sewing Techniques — Part-time
Course outline
This course is perfect if you are wanting to begin your own sewing business or simply learn a new hobby!
The Introduction to Sewing Techniques pathway includes the following courses:
- Introduction to Using a Domestic Sewing Machine
- This course is perfect if you have never used a domestic sewing machine or have your own and want practical support with how to use it! If you have used a domestic sewing machine and would like a refresher, troubleshooting tips or demonstrations that you can practice, we would love to see you there!
- Introduction to Using an Industrial Sewing Machine
- This course is perfect if you have never used an industrial sewing machine or have your own and would like practical support with how to use it and set it up. If you have used an industrial sewing machine and would like a refresher, troubleshooting tips or demonstrations that you can practice, we would love to see you there!
- Introduction to Sewing Woven Fabrics
- This course is perfect if you are looking to develop technical skills in sewing woven fabrics from scratch. Our technical tutors will demonstrate and show you the key characteristics of fabrics to look out for when sewing and what precautions you need to take. You will be shown a range of machinery that can be used with woven fabrics including domestic and industrial sewing machines, overlockers, binding machine and twin-needle machinery.
- Introduction to Sewing Jersey Fabrics
- This course is perfect if you are looking to develop technical skills in sewing jersey fabrics from scratch. Our technical tutors will demonstrate and show you the key characteristics of fabrics to look out for when sewing and what precautions you need to take. You will be shown a range of machinery that can be used with jersey fabrics including overlockers, hemming and twin-needle machinery.
You will develop a range of samples and technical notes from these workshops and demonstrations which you can refer to in your own practice.
Our other pathways include Creative Business Start-Up, Creative Entrepreneurs and Advanced Fashion.
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Location:
Stoney Street
Nottingham NG1 1NG |
Date / time:Start: Tuesday 12th November 2024 End: Tuesday 17th December 2024 Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm |
Fees / reductions:Tuition fees may be waived for this course if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Fee and Financial Support page to see if you can claim a fee reduction. Tuition fee: £48.75 |
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Introduction to Using a Domestic Sewing Machine Course code: C050547 / Q050548 |
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Location:
Stoney Street
Nottingham NG1 1NG |
Date / time:Start: Tuesday 7th January 2025 End: Tuesday 11th February 2025 Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm |
Fees / reductions:Tuition fees may be waived for this course if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Fee and Financial Support page to see if you can claim a fee reduction. Tuition fee: £48.75 |
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Introduction to Using an Industrial Sewing Machine Course code: C050549 / Q050550 |
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Location:
Stoney Street
Nottingham NG1 1NG |
Date / time:Start: Tuesday 25th February 2025 End: Tuesday 1st April 2025 Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm |
Fees / reductions:Tuition fees may be waived for this course if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Fee and Financial Support page to see if you can claim a fee reduction. Tuition fee: £48.75 |
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Introduction to Sewing Woven Fabrics Course code: C050551 / Q050552 |
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Location:
Stoney Street
Nottingham NG1 1NG |
Date / time:Start: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 End: Tuesday 27th May 2025 Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm |
Fees / reductions:Tuition fees may be waived for this course if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Fee and Financial Support page to see if you can claim a fee reduction. Tuition fee: £48.75 |
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Introduction to Sewing Jersey Fabrics Course code: C050553 / Q050554 |
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| Qualification | College Certificate |
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| Level | Level 1 |
| Entry requirements | There are no formal entry requirements but you must be aged 19+. |
| Teaching & assessment | You will receive verbal feedback throughout the course. |
| Progression | You can progress to other sewing courses at Nottingham College (see course content above). |