Dressmaking

Course description

Bring your ideas to life as you learn to make your own unique garments.

This course is perfect for a novice who is looking to become a more experienced dressmaker. The course will teach you how to take measurements and draft basic, stylised pattern blocks. You will also make up a toile (mock up) of your chosen garment(s) and complete the piece in your chosen fabrics.

The course is also extremely useful in that it will help you learn to use sewing machines, using various sewing samples and techniques.

You will learn how to:

An insight into dressmaking:

Students will be expected to bring in their own fabrics, material and possibly patterns, but this will be discussed with the tutor at the first meeting of the course.

Learning outcome

Progression:

Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.

On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the following courses at North East Scotland College: