Sewing, Tailoring and Altering for Beginners
CPD Certified | International Accreditation with ICOES | Multiple Certification Options | Video Training
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Gain the tailoring, sewing and alteration skills you need to get a closet full of clothes that look like they were made to measure.
Give a new life to your old clothing, upcycle any secondhand finds and keep your favorite garments for much longer by learning to tailor your own clothes.
Course Benefits:
- CPD Certified and Fully Accredited by the International Council of Online Educational Standards (ICOES)
- Course access - 60 days - Study at your own pace
- Access or Course from any device: Laptop, Smartphone, tablets, etc.
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With our tailoring course, you will master how to make clothes that fit and flatter any shape by learning how to:
Choose, set up and start using a sewing machine
Practice and get familiar with different stitching techniques
Transform dress shirts and t-shirts to fit you perfectly
Hem and taper jeans and dress pants
Alter sweaters and dresses for a proper fit
Tailor children’s clothing to make them proud to wear hand-me-downs
Nobody wants to waste money by buying clothes which never leave the closet. Confidently get the skills to know how to adapt your clothes so they fit properly. You’ll also know how to use a sewing machine and change the settings and stitch tension so you never have to unpick stitches or get frustrated trying to make your machine work properly. There’s so much more to this course than tailoring. Grow your confidence by feeling and looking fab in your clothes.
Sewing, Tailoring and Alterations Course Breakdown:
Module 1: Getting Started
- 1.1. Meet your instructor: Carale Bowe, tailoring instructor and YouTuber
- 1.2. Finding the right type of machine for you
- 1.3. Setting up your sewing station
- 1.4. Getting to know and setting up your sewing machine
- 1.5. Beginner Sewing Project 1: Practicing stitches
Module 2: You’re A Tailor, Harry!
- 2.1. All the basic tailoring terminology you need to talk like a real tailor!
- 2.2. Essential sewing machine settings
- 2.3. Stitch tension explained for beginners
- 2.4. Beginner Sewing Project 2: Pinning and sewing a perfectly straight stitch
- 2.5. Beginner Sewing Project 3: How to sew a zigzag stitch
Module 3: Transforming Tops
- 3.1. Slimming a T-shirt for a great look
- 3.2. Shortening T-shirt sleeves: easy shortcuts
- 3.3. Shortening a T-shirt so it fits you!
- 3.4. Slimming a dress shirt for both women and men
- 3.5. Nailing dress shirt darts every time
Module 4: Better Bottoms
- 4.1. How to taper dress pants the easy way
- 4.2. How to taper jeans exactly how you like them
- 4.3. Hem Method for Jeans 1: The original method
- 4.4. Hem Method for Jeans 2: The new method
- 4.5. Taking in the waist of jeans and bringing them to life
Module 5: Essential Dress Alterations
- 5.1. Dress Alterations 1: Waists
- 5.2. Dress Alterations 2: Hemming
- 5.3. Dress Alterations 3: Darts
- 5.4. Altered sweaters - simply
- 5.5. Kids’ clothing - how to work small and succeed
- 5.6. Go forth and alter! Thank you and good bye
Who is this course for?
People who want to have clothes that fit like a dream without breaking the bank
Anyone looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle by making thrift store pieces look like custom tailored clothing
All parents who are looking to revamp hand-me-downs for their kids
This course earns you credits through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CPD points are accepted and recognised by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the UK.
All learning content is accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES) whose purpose is to continually improve online educational products and maintain quality assurance.
Requirements
Trendimi courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Career path
Take the first step towards a career in fashion by learning how to alter clothes
Start a side hustle tailoring clothes for your neighbors and friends
This is a great skill for lifestyle, fashion or sustainable living bloggers who can show off their new-found skills to their audience
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Answer:Hello, Thank you for your interest in the course. You'll find the information regarding the course and price on the offer in Reed. Annika - IOA Team
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