Overview
Key facts
It is the ideal starting point for those wishing to make clothes for themselves, apply for a fashion degree or to gain industry level skills to eventually work within the fashion industry.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own clothes? In this hands-on 10-week course for beginners you’ll be sewing in no time.
Programme Overview
Based in our specialist Fashions studios, fully equipped with various types of industrial sewing machinery and presses, you will be introduced to a wide range of skills necessary to make garments with a professional finish.
Through a series of tutor-led demonstrations, discussions and practical workshops you will learn the processes of pattern cutting and constructing a ladies fitted top with sleeves and a skirt to match.
You will then progress to making a top or a skirt from a commercial pattern that you will bring to class after advice from your tutor. The Clothes Making - An Introduction course from Arts University Bournemouth will give you the skills to competently apply the techniques you have learnt to the garment of your choice and will give you the freedom to make new pieces for your wardrobe.
The course aims to:
- Develop your understanding of the fundamental principles of garment construction covering topics such as understanding and reading paper patterns, adjusting and fitting of garments
- Develop your confidence working in a professional, relaxed and friendly environment with garment processes and equipment
- Enable you to develop an overall awareness of the general processes involved in producing various types of garments
Programme Structure
Courses Include:- Dart manipulation and application
- Sleeve application
- Attaching facings
- Hem finishes
- Sewing an invisible zip
- Press and finish samples
- Producing ladies top or a skirt from commercial pattern
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 days
Start dates & application deadlines
The next start dates will be announced in April.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Design Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Fashion Design View 99 other Short Courses in Fashion Design in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This introductory course assumes students possess no previous knowledge and is suitable for beginners
- Please note: It is a mandatory requirement that you attend the sewing workroom machinery induction in order to fulfill the university Health and Safety policy
- There are no formal English entry requirements however we recommend you have an intermediate level of English in order to benefit fully from your experience and be able to communicate with your course leader and fellow students.
Tuition Fee
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International
359 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 359 GBP for the full programme during 2 days. -
National
359 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 359 GBP for the full programme during 2 days.
Living costs for Bournemouth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.