The class will work on a project which is set by the tutor. It covers pattern alteration, fabric choice, and fitting, pinning and cutting out. You’ll be shown how to use sewing machines and how to make and finish garments.
Our Dressmaking course will give you the skills and knowledge to produce your own garment. The class will work on a project which is set by the tutor.
It covers pattern alteration, fabric choice, and fitting, pinning and cutting out. You’ll be shown how to use sewing machines and how to make and finish garments.
What will I learn?
You provide your own materials for this course. For your first class you must bring a sewing kit and some fabric to practice with.
Please note this course is not suitable for any student with no experience of using a sewing machine. Those requiring experience on a sewing machine should book onto the Basic Sewing class.
This class is also only suitable for beginners to Dressmaking. If you have already attended you may be suited to move on to courses offered at our Cardonald campus.
Glasgow Clyde College is one of the largest Further Education providers in Scotland with over 500 full-time and part-time courses to choose from, and is a multi-site college with campuses in Anniesland College, Cardonald College and Langside College.
We offer an amazing breadth of courses to prepare you for the future, whether that is going on to further study or the workplace. We have excellent links with employers to provide industry experience during your time with us and our partnerships with universities will help you to progress to study at degree level.
Whatever your ambitions we will provide you with the qualifications and life skills to prepare you for your future career.
We are a people-centred community and an unrivalled student experience and sense of belonging is at the heart of everything we do.
Key facts
88% of our further education students went on to positive destinations (4% above the sector).
97% of our higher educations students went on to positive destinations (2% above the sector).
97% of our students progressed to further study or employment.
90% of our students believe the way they are taught helps them learn.
93% of our students are satisfied with their college experience (highest in Glasgow).
93% of our students have developed skills for the workplace.
94% of our students feel a sense of belonging at Glasgow clyde College.
£10m has been invested in funding and bursaries to support our students.
Our satisfaction rates are consistently some of the highest for colleges in Scotland.
Our HN courses have articulation routes with all Scottish Higher Education institutions.
This workshop is designed to quickly walk you through the basics, build your confidence and get you started on the exciting journey of sewing and mending! Using a sewing box or sewing machine, easily creating new garments as well as mending.
You’ll learn how to use a pattern block, sew double point darts, insert sleeves or add a sleeve facing, add a neck facing, put in an invisible zip and finish hems perfectly. What’s more you’ll get a truly professional finish while learning to use one of our Janome overlockers.
With very little or no sewing experience, this adult beginner’s class is designed to help you make a project from scratch. Want to create your own clothes but the thought of dressmaking patterns terrifies you? We will guide you through from start to finish.
This course is ideal for Adult Learners who wish to those new to machine sewing or wanting to refresh their skills.
The Advanced Course runs in 6 week blocks. Your sewing capabilities and understanding of how fabrics work with specific assignments will progress and develop. Your proficiency in mastering a variety of techniques will improve, and we’ll work on a range of projects to suit your creative desires.
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