Location: City College Peterborough
Course code
09130046
Tutor
Susan Burgess
Start date
18 Sep 2026
End date
23 Oct 2026
Day & Time
Friday 10:00 - 12:00
Places left
10
Cost
£128.00
As a progression from Dressmaking for Beginners, this course gives learners the skills to develop and progress their existing dressmaking knowledge and skills. In this course you will learn: How to create collars, sleeves, plackets, pipping, different zips and darts. You have the choice to bring a pattern for a shirt, dress, jacket or costume.
A sewing kit e.g. scissors, needles and pins, tape measure etc
Sewing pattern to make your chosen garment
Fabric to make your chosen garment
Matching threads to your chosen fabric
Interfacing, zips, button required for your chosen pattern
Sewing Machine (Optional) We do have sewing machines learners can use at college
You will get to know other people with the same interest of sewing as yourself and be able to share your interests and ideas. Your tutor will give you guidance to develop your confidence, knowledge and skills through individual assistance throughout your chosen project.
During the 10 week course you will create a garment you will be proud of. If you complete your project within the 10 weeks you could make start to create another garment of your choice.
When the course has finished you will have the option to progress onto Patchwork and quilting, Creating your own cushion covers. Course details can be found on either our website, in the course prospectus or by calling the College on 01733 761361.
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