Sewing - Make a Festive Gift – Cosmetic Bags

Course intent

Make your own festive cosmetic bag with a lining and zip during this one day workshop. You will learn how to use sewing machine techniques to make this cosmetic bag with the fabric of your choice and full support from the tutor.

What will I learn?

You will learn: · How to cut fabric using a patterns. · How to fuse the interfacing. · Inserting a zip. · Lining the bag. · Hand- and machine-sewing techniques suitable to complete your project.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This course is suitable for beginners - Specifically for those with little or no experience of drawing as well as those who need a refresher

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

Please bring to the session: · Half meter of outer fabric of your choice. · Half meter of lining fabric of your choice. · Half meter of median or thick iron glue on interfacing or iron-on wadding interfacing. · 9-10 inches zip. (Not invisible zip). · Basic sewing kit- fabric and paper scissors, pins, sewing threads. · A pen for notes & a small ruler. · A sewing machine if you have one with standard zip foot.

There will be no extra costs.

What can I do when I finish the course?

In discussion with your tutor you may like to progress onto our longer course/(s) or enhance your learning on our other Art & Craft course/(s)

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.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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