Clothes Making – an Introduction (Stage 1)

• Pattern manipulation of bodice darts
• Seam and hem construction exercises
• Attaching sleeves and facings to a sample bodice
• Using the body scanner to take bespoke measurements
• Receiving and fitting a bespoke bodice block
• Creating an upper body pattern from your bespoke block

• Week 1: Health and safety demonstration of the studios and introduction to sewing machines – paper sewing exercise. Explaining the process of the blocks and body scanner.
• Week 2: Cutting out seam samples, body scanning.
• Week 3: Starting and finishing seam samples.
• Week 4: Drafting the bodice.
• Week 5: Toiling/fitting the bodice.
• Week 6: Toiling/fitting the bodice, making changes to the block as needed.
• Week 7: Dart manipulation with mini bodice blocks.
• Week 8: Putting hems, facings, etc., and practising how to turn block into a pattern.
• Week 9: Drafting the sleeve and fitting this into bodice.
• Week 10: Finishing off final work.

At the end of the course you'll:

• Demonstrate fundamental clothes-making skills for future personal sewing projects
• Improve confidence and proficiency in using a sewing machine
• Develop knowledge of key garment construction techniques
• Create and retain a fitted bodice block tailored to your precise measurements
• Increase confidence in your creative abilities
• Boost creativity and imagination through practical making
• Encourage experimentation and exploration, embracing the idea that there is no single “right” way to be creative
• Build strong foundations to continue sewing and designing beyond this course
• Possess improved artistic skills
• Have increased confidence in your own skills and feel inspired
• Have boosted creativity and imagination
• Possess the foundations to continue creating beyond this course

You can request a certificate to confirm your achievements, providing you've a 100% attendance record. To request a certificate please get in touch with us at academy@aub.ac.uk and confirm your name and the title of course you've completed.

Will I be assessed?

No, there's no formal assessment. As the course progresses, your tutor will measure your overall performance and offer essential guidance and feedback so you know how you're getting on.

Age

Suitable for adults aged 18+.

Level

This introductory course assumes no previous knowledge and is suitable for beginners. Please note: Attendance at the initial sewing workroom machinery induction is mandatory to comply with the University’s Health and Safety Policy.

Experience or qualifications required

None – this is an introductory course. We have no formal academic entry requirements for our short courses.

If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for you, get in touch with us: academy@aub.ac.uk or 01202 363222.

£389  

Any additional costs 

You'll need to provide some basic study equipment. This will incur an additional cost if you need to purchase it for the course. Please refer to the 'What to bring to class' section below for full details.

Please note: Skirt fabric and zip will be discussed and purchased once the course has started. Additional fabrics can be purchased to suit the student's budget.

Course materials included in the price

Any additional materials and resources not listed below will be provided by AUB.

• Dressmakers’ pins
• Tape measure
• Paper scissors, fabric scissors, small scissors, snips and quick unpick
• Pencils (2H, HB or B)
• Fabric or cloth marking pencil
• Pen, rubber and pencil sharpener
• A4 folder and plastic sleeves