Overview
Spend time developing your dressmaking skills, learning new techniques, and gaining the confidence to create beautiful garments during this Dressmaking Summer School offered by Brighton Metropolitan College
Why choose this course?
From absolute beginners making their very first item of clothing to more experienced sewers looking for expert guidance with ongoing projects, there’s something for everyone.
Come along, get creative, and enjoy sewing in a welcoming and supportive environment. All levels welcome.
Fashion & textiles students commonly get jobs as:
- Clothing, fashion and accessories designers
- Interior designers
- Tailors and dressmakers
- Textile process operatives
- Footwear and leather working trades
- Textiles, garments and related trades
- Sewing machinists
Programme Structure
Course includes:
Basic sewing machine skills and safe equipment use.
- How to read and understand dressmaking patterns.
- Measuring, fitting and choosing the correct garment size.
- Fabric selection and preparation techniques.
- Cutting fabric accurately and efficiently.
- Essential dressmaking and garment construction skills.
- Seams, hems, fastenings and finishing techniques.
- How to troubleshoot and solve common sewing problems.
- Tips for adapting patterns and improving garment fit.
- Guidance and support to complete your own sewing project with confidence.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Brighton, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Fashion Design View 82 other Short Courses in Fashion Design in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic 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
Suitable for all abilities.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents196 GBP / full≈ 196 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents196 GBP / full≈ 196 GBP / full
Living costs
Brighton
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.