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Theory of Tailoring and Alterations
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Theory of Tailoring and Alterations
This free online course teaches the basics of working with sewing machines, tailoring, and altering garments.
This course focuses on the art of tailoring, which is a vital skill for anyone interested in designing. You will learn about the tools, equipment, and setting up a workspace. Further, you will get acquainted ... This course focuses on the art of tailoring, which is a vital skill for anyone interested in designing. You will learn about the tools, equipment, and setting up a workspace. Further, you will get acquainted with the standard sewing techniques before learning basic and advanced alteration methods. It will also focus on the importance of acquiring creative skills to refashion or upcycle old clothes into something new and beautiful.
COURSE PUBLISHER Janets UKExperts in professional upskilling
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
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- Identify the tools and equipment us...
- Compare different types of fabrics ...
- Explain the importance and uses of ...
- Recall he fundamental principles of tailoring and the various techniques used in it
- Identify the tools and equipment used in tailoring to set up a suitable workspace
- Compare different types of fabrics and assess their suitability for specific garments
- Explain the importance and uses of different sewing machine accessories
- List and follow the necessary maintenance tasks as well as safety guidelines for a sewing machine
- Select the appropriate techniques to complete basic sewing projects with confidence
- Apply the basics of alteration techniques to alter different garments
- Recognise the need for advanced alteration techniques and apply these to alter or tailor garments to meet client needs
- Apply embroidery and applique techniques to enhance a garment's aesthetics
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Great for beginners/intermediate. Small brackets if information make it to understand and direct questions help you to prepare yourself for the course assessment...
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