SIX-MONTH BEGINNERS' SEWING COURSE
complex training - from zero to self-made garments
Prize: 235.000,- Ft (in 4 instalments) - a discount for paying a single amount in advance:- 5%
Duration: 140 hours
evening group: tuesday & thursday 16:45-19:45 + 3 saturdays (9:00-15:00)
morning group: monday & wednesday 9:00-12:00 + 3 saturdays (9:00-15:00)
The six-month course introduces you to the world of sewing in a comprehensive, step-by-step system. We start from scratch and get you to the point where you can sew a basic wardrobe (skirt, trousers, blouse, cocktail dress, cardigan) completely independently, tailored to your own body shape. The course will also cover in depth pattern patterns, body shapes, styles, colour types, sewing techniques and the use of modern sewing machines.
This course is for those who want to learn to make their own clothes, to their own size, in their own style - thoroughly, with confidence.
Important information
- Prerequisite: none, complete beginners welcome.
- Courses start with a minimum of 6 participants. If the group does not fill up, the booking can be rescheduled free of charge to another date or programme at least 14 days before the start date.
- For the project work, you bring the textiles you like, with instructions (!) and the necessary supplies.
- Adult education registration number: B/2020/008010
Who is it for?
- for complete beginners who want to acquire a thorough and broad knowledge
- want to learn to sew their own clothes
- I want to adapt and correct the patterns to my own size
- curious about the world of body shapes and colours
- want not only to sew, but to understand the whole process of making clothes
- who want secure, independent knowledge for the long term
Why is the six-month course special?
- Gives you deep knowledge - you don't just learn to sew, you learn to understand how to make clothes.
- You will be confident - no more fear of pattern or more complicated pieces.
- Get the basics at a professional level - the sewing machine, the fabric and the materials „come together in your head”.
- You take home several items of clothing, all made to measure.
- You'll learn in a supportive, small environment with lots of personal help.
What did you learn during the six months?
This course gives you a real depth of knowledge - much more than a short workshop or foundation course. The process covers the whole arc of dressmaking.
- Body shape and colour-type knowledge (So that you not only know how to sew, but also understand what looks good.)
- body shape recognition
- defining your own body type
- learning about colour types and primary colours
- matching styles and materials according to body type
- dress design principles: how to choose a style for yourself
- Knowledge of materials and supplies
- types of materials: cotton, viscose, jersey, man-made fibres, fabrics
- which fabric goes with which garment
- use of thread types and needle types
- non-wovens, stiffeners, bias straps, linings
- how textiles + patterns work together
- Sewing machine operation and maintenance
- threading, stitch adjustment, tensioning
- basic and advanced stitch types
- identifying and correcting typical errors
- machine maintenance, cleaning
- developing precise sewing techniques
- Practical basic projects
At the beginning of the course, they started with small objects: bags, accessories, accessories. Use them to practise sewing, cleaning, sewing, hemming, zipping.
- Techniques for larger garments
- correct design of reducers
- precise fitting of side seams, shoulder seams
- waistband, rubber banding with various techniques
- finger sewing beginner and advanced
- making a buttonhole
- button sewing
- different pocket types (patch pocket, side pocket, slit pocket, pocket flap)
- zipper sewing: traditional, hidden zipper
- clarification methods
- splices, formations, alignments
- Making garments in practice
During the semester you will make several large projects: skirts, trousers, blouses, cocktail dresses, and for the more skilful a jacket or cardigan. Each piece is made to measure and made by the students:
- learn how to adapt the pattern to their body
- the substance is imposed
- are compiled step by step
- learn the techniques of tailoring
- they finish the dress beautifully and with care
- Advanced details and techniques
- traditional zip fastening and concealed zip fastening
- nicks, nicks at the waist
- clarifying seams in several ways
- sequence of assembly seams
- collar styles, cuffs, elbow patches
- seams, bottom cleaning on several textiles
- design of linings
- run tests, adjustments, modifications
- precise ironing techniques
- Fine tuning, independent planning
By the end of the semester, participants will be able to:
- choose pattern, shape and material independently
- adapt a pattern to suit your needs
- repair or alter existing garments
- independently design and make a complete garment