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Overview
Key facts
To start, you will learn how to identify different types of sewing machines both industrial and domestic and have an understanding of what each type of machine is used for.
You will understand the threading sequence and bobbin winding methods for each machine. You will then progress to learning a range of stitch techniques.
Features
By the end of the five days of the Leather Sewing Skills course from London College of Fashion, you will have made a pack of stitch samples and be confident in using a range of sewing machines. You will also create a fabric bag to keep all your samples in.
Programme Structure
Topics covered:
- Threading of a cylinder arm machine, a post machine and a flatbed machine
- Know the difference, benefits and limitations of all of the above
- Look at and use different feet and their uses
- Understand thread types and needle sizes
- Be able to trouble shoot and correct common machine faults
- Understand machine maintenance and ways to avoid major faults occurring
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS 5
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Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Design Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Fashion Design View 97 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
IELTS 5
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
In order to fully participate in the practical exercises please bring the following materials/equipment to the first class:
- Pens
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Notebook
- Small sharp scissors
Tuition Fee
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International
720 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 720 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
720 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 720 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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