Course intent
The intent for this course is to give you the sewing skills to help you find employment in the future. Enjoy the well-being benefits gained through working in a friendly, creative learning environment.
This course is primarily funded by the Henrietta Parker Trust and as such learners will only need to pay a minimal course fee. For more information on the Trust, please see the dedicated page on our website.
What will we cover?
You will be introduced to:
- Basic sewing skills
- Sewing equipment
- Sewing machine skills
- Hand sewing and finishing skills
- Altering garments to fit
- Taking up hemlines on trousers or skirts
- Hems and edge finishes
- Correct fitting
- Seam and raw edge finishes
- Necklines and collars
- Sleeves and cuffs
- Openings and fastenings including zips
Where this course consists of more than one session you will find you make the most progress if you attend every taught lesson and complete any self-directed study opportunities provided.
Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?
Beginners who are looking to upskill for employment.
As this course is primarily funded by the Henrietta Parker Trust (HPT), Learners can enrol for one Sewing course as part of the HPT per Academic Year (3 terms). Following this, Learners should progress onto our main Universal programme. For Terms & Conditions, please see the dedicated page on our website. Adult Skills Development Charitable Trust | Surrey UK (henriettaparkertrust.com)
As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.
What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?
Once enrolled please discuss your requirements with the tutor, before the first session, by email.
Please email the tutor:
Molesey tutor: meiwen.wang@surreycc.gov.uk
Woking tutor: alexandrina.pocknell@surreycc.gov.uk
Sunbury tutor: kanika.sachdeva@surreycc.gov.uk What can I do when I finish the course?
In discussion with your tutor you may like to progress onto further sewing and dressmaking courses. Or your tutor can direct you to ‘Next steps’ section, on our web site, if you wish to do something else. Other adult learning opportunities - Surrey County Council (surreycc.gov.uk)
What can I do when I finish the course?
In discussion with your tutor you may like to progress onto further sewing and dressmaking courses. Or your tutor can direct you to ‘Next steps’ section, on our web site, if you wish to do something else. Other adult learning opportunities - Surrey County Council (surreycc.gov.uk)
Additional information
We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by promoting fairness and respect at all times.
How to enrol
You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.
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