Sewing Essentials (Hand & Machine): Aut Thu 19:00-21:00

Mode of study

Part Time

Start date

01/10/2026

Fee

£120.00

Entry requirements

This course is suitable for absolute beginners or for those wishing to brush up on their sewing skills. All learners need to be a minimum 19 years old.

Teaching staff

An experienced and enthusiastic tutor.

Course Code

CL258A1E

Duration

6-weeks

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

Generic award - no awarding body

Assessment

Class discussion, demonstrations, class/individual feedback and quality of final item.

About the course

Develop practical, confidence-building sewing skills with this hands-on six-week course designed for beginners and those looking to refresh their knowledge. Throughout the course, you will be introduced to a range of essential techniques used in the construction, alteration and repair of garments. Through a series of practical projects, you will learn both hand-sewing and domestic sewing machine techniques, gaining valuable skills that can be applied to future sewing projects. As the course progresses, you will create a portfolio of technique samples, providing a useful reference guide for continued learning and practice. You will also put your new skills into action by constructing a half-scale calico bodice, allowing you to experience key garment-making processes from start to finish. Materials Learners Need to Provide a sewing kit containing: Fabric scissors, Paper scissors, Tape measure, Seam ripper (unpicker), Pins, Hand-sewing needles, one reel of good-quality sewing thread in a neutral colour (e.g. G'termann, Coats or Sylko). One 8-inch standard zip in a neutral colour By the end of the course, you will have developed a strong foundation in garment construction techniques, improved your sewing confidence, and created a portfolio of samples to support your future sewing journey.

Career options

To register your interest for a follow on course please email acl@oaklands.ac.uk

Materials provided by learners: A sewing kit (includes Fabric scissors, Paper scissors, Tape measure, Unpicker, Pins, Sewing needles and 1 x good quality sewing thread in neutral colour (Gutermann, Coats, Sylko etc.) and an 8'Standard zipper in neutral colour

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

Class discussion, demonstrations, class/individual feedback and quality of final item.

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