HEADER_BACKGROUND
Pattern Cutting & Garment Construction
An exciting opportunity to learn or re-familiarise yourself with a series of pattern cutting and sewing techniques that could be relevant to present projects, or inspire future sewing projects. You will add to your sewing portfolio a full set of videos and accompanying step-by-step instructions on a variety of techniques that can be used again and again over the years. The pattern cutting adaptations can be created from ‘existing’ commercial patterns or patterns you have drafted yourself. Course content will include:

Weeks 1, 2 & 3 – Zips Masterclass! Concealed, Dress & Fly Front
Week 4 – Pattern Cutting: adding fullness to garments & sewing gathers and pleats
Week 5 – Moving and sewing Darts
Week 6 – Lengthening & shortening pattern pieces and hemming
Week 7 – Changing necklines & sewing finishes on necklines
Week 8 – Inserting sleeves and altering
Week 9 – Adding button stands and fastenings
Week 10 – Adding Collars

1pm - Introduction and general chat
1.10pm – Microphones are muted with cameras turned off and learners asked to follow the link to watch the ‘demo of the week’.
1.25pm approx. – Learners return to Zoom for a discussion about the video where questions/queries are answered. Learners will have microphones muted, and questions can be asked via the ‘hand up’ system. We will also be using the ‘chat’ function in Zoom.
1.30pm – Interactive learner ‘copy and repeat’ of the demo, with the aid of a PowerPoint presentation step-by-step guide and tutor guidance throughout.
2.00pm – 10 minute break
2.10pm - Return to Zoom. Split into small 'breakout' rooms. The tutor will move around the breakout rooms helping as necessary with questions/queries. At this stage, short 1:1 consultations can also take place if learners prefer to discuss their queries in a more private environment.
2.55pm – Evaulate session

Please note that demonstrations have been recorded in the period since March 2020 in tutors’ own homes.
Prosp User 3
This is not a beginner’s class; some sewing/pattern cutting experience will be necessary.

*Please note, a fully working sewing machine is required to complete this course and no time will be available from the tutor to fix sewing machine problems.*
Prosp User 4
These sessions are designed for you to be working on your own project and therefore you need to have everything set up and ready for the session. If fabrics, haberdashery and pattern paper are required to complete the tasks, you will be informed of this in advance. Prosp User 5
No session on 26th October 2020.

The course will be fully supported by Google Classroom where weekly demonstrations and other useful material will be uploaded by the tutor. This platform can also be used to keep in touch with like-minded learners to share ideas between sessions and keep a record of your progress.

This is an online course that will be delivered via Zoom, so please ensure that you can access this on the device you are using. You will receive details and joining instructions on how to access the course shortly before the start date by email.

You will need to join Zoom five minutes before your session is due to start and remain in the “waiting room”. Your tutor will then admit you to the class once our session is ready to begin.

If you require help to download or use Zoom, please contact us at least a week before your course starts and we will endeavour to provide assistance.

Please ensure that you read and understand the health and safety guidelines for any creative product, machinery or tools that you intend to use during the course, before the first class.
Prosp User 6
Local employers in York have put together a list of skills that they like their employers to have. As part of your learning, you will develop skills such as problem solving, team working, communication, digital skills, resilience and reliability. Local employers in York have put together a list of skills that they like their employers to have. As part of your learning, you will develop skills such as problem solving, team working, communication, digital skills, resilience and reliability.
Prosp User 8

Learners who live in devolved authorities

Learners who live in devolved authorities
York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
If you live in one of these areas we would recommend that , before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area. If you live in one of these areas we would recommend that , before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area.
If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost. If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost.
In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment. In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment.

Learners under the age of 19

Learners under the age of 19
Please note that Adult Education funding is for individuals who are over the age of 19 on the 31st of August prior to the start date of their course. Please note that Adult Education funding is for individuals who are over the age of 19 on the 31st of August prior to the start date of their course.
This means that there will be an additional cost for learners who are under 19 who wish to access funded courses. This means that there will be an additional cost for learners who are under 19 who wish to access funded courses.
For safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept learners who are under 18 on courses except by prior arrangement. This does not apply to programmes which are designed for 16-18s. For safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept learners who are under 18 on courses except by prior arrangement. This does not apply to programmes which are designed for 16-18s.
If you are under the age of 19, please contact us on 01904 554277 before booking. If you are under the age of 19, please contact us on 01904 554277 before booking.
AT1/8XE
28/09/2020
07/12/2020
13:00 - 15:00
Monday
2.00 hrs per wk
10 weeks
Kate Unsworth
68.00
£63.00 for people in receipt of State Pension; and £35 for people in receipt of certain means-tested benefits.