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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Beginners Courses
Clothesmaking – Beginners (various terms & times)
- Learn the basics of garment construction: measuring, reading and adjusting commercial patterns, cutting and marking fabric.
- Practice sewing techniques such as seams, darts, gathers, inserting sleeves, hems, and zips.
- Suitable for those with little or no experience.
Improvers & Intermediate Courses
Clothesmaking – Improvers (Mon AM, various terms)
Clothesmaking – Intermediate (Autumn, Spring, Summer)
- Develop your skills further: make more precise adjustments to patterns, improve sewing techniques, and build confidence in garment construction.
- Learn more complex alterations, fitting, and finishing methods.
- Ideal for learners progressing from beginners or with some prior experience.
Mixed Ability Courses
Clothesmaking – Mixed Ability (Tue EVE, various terms)
- Suitable for all levels; tailored tutor support allows you to work at your own pace.
- Covers measuring, adapting patterns, fabric preparation, and sewing techniques.
- Great for refreshing or advancing skills in a supportive setting.
Fitting & Alteration Focus
Improve Your Fitting Skills
- For those with sewing experience who want to improve the fit of handmade garments.
- Learn to adjust existing garments and paper patterns to better suit your body shape.
Alterations and Mending
- Gain confidence in repairing and altering garments professionally.
- Covers both invisible and visible mending techniques, including upcycling and creative repairs.
Workshops
Clothesmaking – Workshop-Based Course (small group setting)
- Develop your clothesmaking skills at your own pace with personalised tutor support in a smaller, more flexible class environment.
- Work on individual projects while learning and refining sewing and garment construction techniques.
- Be inspired by both traditional and contemporary fashion as you explore your creativity.
- Suitable for all skill levels – from complete beginners to more experienced learners.
Pattern Cutting Courses
Intro to Pattern Cutting
Pattern Cutting – Improvers
Pattern Cutting – Mixed Ability
- Learn to use specialist tools and terminology to adapt and create garment designs.
- Develop pattern blocks, explore pivoting and dart manipulation, and gain confidence to work with commercial patterns.
- Suitable for beginners and those with some pattern cutting knowledge.
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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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