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Beginners Sewing and Dressmaking
The aim of this course is for learners to build confidence and knowledge whilst learning a range of sewing skills.

If learners are at the start of their sewing journey, they can build a portfolio of samples and learn new techniques, before embarking upon the production of a simple garment.

Our tutor will start the course with a short, guided project/task in order to understand learners' prior knowledge. However, learners are encouraged to develop their own ideas as the course progresses.

All learners will:
- Create samples and learn techniques to assist with garment construction and/or soft furnishing items.
- Learn how to take measurements and chose the right patterns for your shape.
- Understand how to read patterns.
- Learn how to mark out and cut garments.
- Gain knowledge and skills to undertake basic alterations and repairs.
Prosp User 3
The course is designed for beginners, however, all abilities are welcome.
Prosp User 4
New Learners - each lesson, please bring:

- A notepad, file for samples, pens.
- Sewing tools: pins, thread, standard bobbin (round), hand sewing needles, tape measure, ruler, un-picker and a pair of dressmaking scissors and small hand scissors.
- 1m of (medium weight) cotton fabric.

Returning learners:
- For the first session, please bring any unfinished items or new project ideas.

N.B. The tutor will discuss with each student the materials and equipment required for the rest of the course at the first session. Materials for samples and projects are not provided by the course tutor. Advice and guidance will be given throughout the course regarding materials and equipment required for desired projects.

Learners may bring their own sewing machine if preferred. However, this must be in good working order and used with a PAT tested extension cable (provided by the venue).
Prosp User 5
As well as learning many exciting skills specific to your course, you will also be evidencing and practising a range of transferable skills.
As well as learning many exciting skills specific to your course, you will also be evidencing and practising a range of transferable skills.
Being able to demonstrate transferable skills will improve your confidence and self-awareness, make you more employable, and help you with further learning and volunteering.
Being able to demonstrate transferable skills will improve your confidence and self-awareness, make you more employable, and help you with further learning and volunteering.
Employers value employees who have strong transferable skills, as they tend to have the tools to help them go beyond their job description.
Employers value employees who have strong transferable skills, as they tend to have the tools to help them go beyond their job description.
The course provides people with skills for self improvement which could lead onto further education at York College and/or possibly, in time, into self-employment.
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/MV7
06/11/2024
04/12/2024
13:00 - 16:00
Wednesday
3.00 hrs per wk
5 weeks
Sue Fraser
80.00
£75 if in receipt of the State Pension; £35 if in receipt of certain means-tested benefits