Dressmaking | Introduction to Pattern Cutting - Skirts
Why this course?
This course is aimed at intermediate sewists who want to learn the basic pattern cutting techniques, with the aim of creating their own simple (skirt) sewing patterns that fit their personal body shape.
Students will learn how to take accurate body measurements, draft a skirt block (or template), make fit adjustments to their personal body shape, and the pattern cutting techniques to create a simple sewing pattern for a skirt. By the end of the urse you will be able to draft a skirt block from your own measurements, identify and make simple fit adjustments and create a sewing pattern for a simple skirt design.
Start dates
| Code | Start | Campus | Times | Duration | Fees ? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL0379-1C | 26 Jan 2021 | Broadwater | Tuesdays 6.30-9.00pm | 6 weeks | £95.00 | |
| CL0380-1C | 15 Jun 2021 | Broadwater | Tuesdays 6.30-9.00pm | 5 weeks | £80.00 | Enrol & Pay |
Course fees
This course is eligible for a 50% discount if you are in receipt of certain benefits. This discounted fee is shown as category B below:
Fees for 6 week course starting June 2020:
- Category A: £95.00 (full fee)
- Category B: £47.50 (discounted fee)
Fees for 5 week course starting September 2020 and June 2021:
- Category A: £80.00 (full fee)
- Category B: £40.00 (discounted fee)
Fees for 6 week course starting January 2021:
- Category A: £95.00 (full fee)
- Category B: £47.50 (discounted fee)
Find out more about the eligibility criteria and how to apply for this discount here.
Additional costs for this course
Additional materials may be required. A list will be supplied.
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