Learn the Art of Clothesmaking
Join Our Clothesmaking Courses in Bromley!
Discover the joy of creating your own garments with our Clothesmaking Courses in Bromley! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your sewing skills, these classes provide hands-on guidance to help you design and craft beautiful clothing from start to finish.
Each course covers essential techniques, from understanding patterns and fabrics to sewing and finishing. With personalized support in every session, you’ll gain the confidence to create garments that fit your unique style and vision.
Classes run weekly at convenient times, with options to suit all skill levels. Don’t miss this chance to sew your own clothes and connect with a creative community!
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Introduction to Pattern Cutting
In this short course you will learn the basics of garment pattern cutting. You will learn how to use specialist equipment, industry terminology and know how to accurately mark and read garment patterns.
You will be given the skills to be able to adapt a pattern block to create your own designs. Understanding the basics of pivoting and manipulation to create styles and have the confidence to transfer what you have learnt to commercial patterns opening the door to a world of expressive garment design.
Clothing Alterations and Mending
Learn to mend and alter your clothes like a professional and breathe new life into your old garments. Never have to pay for your trousers to be taken up, or throw out a beloved jumper because of a small hole.
This course will teach you the practical skills of garment mending and give you the confidence to alter the length of any item and learn a variety of invisible repairs. You will also be introduced to creative visible mending techniques like patchwork and embroidery. Progress to learning to transform and reshape garments using different up-cycling techniques.
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Clothesmaking Course information
BAEC runs clothes making and pattern cutting courses for beginners, improvers and intermediates at the Kentwood centre with our experienced tutor Nicholine Bailey. If you would like to speak to the tutor, let us know and we will arrange for our teacher to contact you.
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Small Groups
The maximum number of learners in each group is 12. We advise you to enrol early to secure your place.
Important First Two Sessions
Early in the course, you will need to take your body measurements. This is best done with a colleague, as taking your measurements yourself is not always accurate. There is a separate area where students can take their measurements privately, if required.
Equipment and Materials
You will need to provide a basic tool kit that you should not share with other students, such as scissors, tape measure, etc.
If you are a new learner to the course please bring a note book and pen to the first lesson. You may also want to bring a folder for the handouts you will be given. During the first lesson you will be advised what tools and equipment you will need to buy for the course, so you do not need to buy anything beforehand.
For returning learners or those attending the Clothesmaking for Improvers course, please bring along the project you would like to work on in class.
We have a limited number of sewing machines that you can use during the session on a first-come, first-served basis. If you bring your own machine, it will need to be PAT tested before you can use it. This can be done on site at the first session.
Safety
Our learners’ wellbeing and safety is our prime concern and we ask that you work with us to ensure safe working practices. We realise that some equipment e.g iron, overlockers, specialist sewing machine feet etc. is used by multiple users at times. Equipment is maintained and upgraded regularly. You may work out a rota with your tutor to ensure that everyone has access to all facilities. There are sanitising facilities in the classroom for your convenience.
Food and Drink
Only bottled water in a sealed container is allowed, please keep it in your bag when not in use.
Contact
If you would like to speak to the tutor, let us know and we will arrange for our experienced teacher to contact you.
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