Course overview

This 15-week course, will gently build up your confidence creating by stitching so that you can consider or take first steps to starting your own business. You'll learn face to face in a supportive atmosphere and will be encouraged to start and progress your own sewing project. This course is designed to help learners wishing to start tailoring business or work in line with garment manufacturing, Tutor support and guide by setting step by step simple sewing tasks and technique you required to confidently achieve your learning outcomes .

Course description

Sewing can open a world of possibilities and if you've always wanted to improve your sewing skills, this is the course for you.

Whether mending cushion covers or creating a new design, making your own pillow cases or duvet cover, you'll learn the skills you need to take expand your sewing, make your own items and consider using them to start your own business.

This course may build confidence in your creative ability or could lead to an enjoyable career change - it could hold the key to your future; some knowledge of basic sewing is required, but please bring yourself and your enthusiasm.

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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