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Dressmaking - All abilities
This is a mixed ability course, suitable for anyone with an interest in dressmaking and sewing.

It could be that you’d like to just gain a few basic skills and a little confidence, or perhaps you require more advanced knowledge. Whatever your level, you are welcome.

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 or soft furnishing item.

If learners already have some knowledge and basic skills, they can liaise with their tutor to determine what they wish to make.

New learners will:-

- Create samples and learn techniques to assist with garment construction.
- Learn how to take measurements for your chosen project.
- Understand and read patterns and chose the right pattern for your shape.
- Learn how to mark out, cut and construct garments.
- Learn how to select the correct fabric to make a garment.
- Gain knowledge and skills to undertake basic alterations and repairs.
- Learn how to determine how much fabric is required for your chosen fabric.
Prosp User 3
This is a mixed ability course, for anyone who wishes to build their confidence and knowledge and improve their sewing techniques in the construction of garments and soft furnishing items.

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 4
Please bring:
- A notepad, file for samples, ruler, pens.
- A cotton sheet or a metre of cotton fabric (medium weight) with which to make samples or a simple bag or cushion.
- Learners will need to purchase their own patterns. If you already have some knowledge, please bring a pattern of your choice. If you are new to dressmaking, please bring a 'basic/easy range' skirt, trouser or PJ pattern' that you would like to construct during the term (please wait until after the first session before purchasing your fabric for this garment as it may be beneficial to chat through the options with your tutor first).
- Sewing tools - thread, spool, hand sewing needles, tape measure, un-picker and a pair of dressmaking scissors and small hand scissors.

Materials and equipment needed for the rest of the course will be discussed at the first class.

Materials for samples and projects are not provided by the course tutor. Advice and guidance will be given throughout the course regarding which materials to buy and where to buy these from.

Learners may bring their own sewing machine if preferred. However, this must be in good working order.
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.
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/PE1
25/09/2024
04/12/2024
10:30 - 12:30
Wednesday
2.00 hrs per wk
10 weeks
Sue Fraser
145.00
Full Fee £145; £140 if in receipt of state pension; £35 if in receipt of certain means tested benefits