Clothes Making – an Introduction (Stage 1)

Age

Suitable for adults aged 18+.

Level

Beginners or anyone with some experience who want to refresh or develop their skills further.

Experience or qualifications required

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

Please note, in your first session there’ll be a sewing workroom machinery induction. You must attend this to comply to the university health and safety policy.

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.

£379  

Any additional costs 

You'll need to provide basic materials. This'll incur an additional cost if you need to purchase one for the course. See the 'What to bring to class' section below for full details.

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/cloth marking pencil
• Pen, rubber, pencil sharpener
• A4 folder and plastic sleeves

• Pattern manipulation of bodice darts
• Seam and hem exercises
• Attaching sleeves and facings to the sample bodice
• Using the body scanner to take bespoke measurements, receive a bespoke block to then fit to the body
• To create an upper body pattern from your bespoke block

At the end of the course you'll:

• Be able to demonstrate basic clothes making skills, such as cutting fabrics and basic garment construction techniques for personal sewing projects in the future.
• Possess improved sewing skills
• Be knowledgeable in a range of garment construction techniques
• Have your own fitted bodice block to your precise measurements.
• Have increased confidence in your own skills and feel inspired
• Have boosted creativity and imagination
• Be encouraged to experiment and explore your ideas, remembering that there's no right or wrong way to be creative
• Possess the foundations to continue creating 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.