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City & Guilds Pattern Cutting Summer School

Posted on March 1, 2014 | Leave a comment

City & Guilds 7160(02) Level 2 Award 214 – PATTERN CUTTING FOR SKIRTS & TROUSERS

If you can never find what you want when looking for sewing patterns, maybe it’s time to have a go at pattern cutting to design your own and gain a nationally recognised qualification.

5 day Summer School 10-5.30pm (35 hours teaching):

Monday 4th to Friday 8th August

 COST:  £300 course fee plus £35 C&G registration fee

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

You will get the most out of the course if you can do the following:

• use a sewing machine
• read a dressmaking pattern
• basic arithmetic with or without a calculator.

 There will be a maximum of 4 people on the course.

WHAT IS COVERED ON THE COURSE?

Your final assessment will be based on a folio of your work, there is no written exam.  The course will cover the following:

•  drafting a basic skirt and trouser block
•  making a toile (sample garment) for the 2 blocks
•  making fit adjustments to toiles
•  looking at the historical, cultural and contemporary design of skirts and trousers
•  producing your own design for a skirt or trousers
•  making a pattern for your own design
•  making a toile for your own design.

NOTE – this course teaches flat pattern cutting techniques, not draping on the stand.

TO BOOK YOUR PLACE CONTACT WENDY:

miyworkshop@gmail.com  |  01273 693451

You can have a look here to see what last year’s summer school students produced.

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New City & Guilds Pattern Course Dates!!

Posted on April 27, 2013 | Leave a comment

patterncutting

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

Anyone who has used dressmaking patterns and is interested in designing their own clothes.  You will get the most out of the course if you can do the following:

  •  use a sewing machine
  •  read a dressmaking pattern
  •  basic arithmetic with or without a calculator.

THERE WILL ONLY BE A MAXIMUM OF 4 STUDENTS PER COURSE MEANING PLENTY OF 1-2-1 HELP FROM THE TUTOR.

WHAT IS COVERED ON THE COURSE:

Your final assessment will be based on a folio of your work, there is no written exam.  The course will cover the following:

  •   drafting a basic skirt and trouser block
  •   making a toile (sample garment) for the 2 blocks
  •   making fit adjustments to toiles
  •   looking at the historical, cultural and contemporary design of  skirts   and trousers
  •   producing your own design for a skirt or trousers
  •   making a pattern for your own design
  •   making a toile for your own design.

WHAT WILL I BE ABLE TO DO BY THE END OF THE COURSE?

  •   understand the basics of pattern cutting and basic style adaptations
  •   take accurate body measurements
  •   adjust patterns to get a better fit
  •   use research to produce your own designs
  •   use templates to draw up your own design ideas
  •   understand how to choose the best fabric for your designs
  •   plan the making of a garment and understand the costs involved.

WILL THIS COURSE HELP ME GET A JOB IN FASHION?

If you’re interested in pursuing a career within the fashion industry or setting up your own business, a City & Guilds course is a nationally recognised qualification focussed on the practical skills needed in that industry.   This qualification is endorsed by Creative Skillset (the Sector Skills Council for creative industries)

Following a structured, nationally recognised course will demonstrate your interest and commitment to potential employers.

COURSE DATES:

35 hours of teaching with a choice of daytime or summer school:

7 Tuesdays 10am – 3.30pm: June 4th 11th 18th 25th / July 2nd 9th 16th

5 day Summer School 10am – 5.30pm: Mon 19th to Fri 23rd August

 COST:

£300 course fee

plus

£35 C&G registration fee.

To book a place or if you would like to talk about whether or not this is the right course for you, contact Wendy on 01273 775951 or 693451 or email her at post[at]wendyward.co.uk

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City & Guilds Pattern Cutting Courses at MIY Workshop

Posted on January 3, 2013 | Leave a comment
Now available for booking (scroll down for full details):

C&G Fashion 7160 (02) Level 2 Award

Pattern Cutting for Skirts & Trousers

c&g pattern cutting

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

Anyone who has used dressmaking patterns and is interested in designing their own clothes.  You will get the most out of the course if you can do the following:

  • use a sewing machine
  • read a dressmaking pattern
  •  basic arithmetic with or without a calculator.

THERE WILL ONLY BE A MAXIMUM OF 4 STUDENTS PER COURSE MEANING PLENTY OF 1-2-1 HELP FROM THE TUTOR.

WHAT IS COVERED ON THE COURSE:

Your final assessment will be based on a folio of your work, there is no written exam.  The course will cover the following:

  • drafting a basic skirt and trouser block
  • making a toile (sample garment) for the 2 blocks
  • making fit adjustments to toiles
  • looking at the historical, cultural and contemporary design of skirts and trousers
  • producing your own design for a skirt or trousers
  • making a pattern for your own design
  • making a toile for your own design.

WHAT WILL I BE ABLE TO DO BY THE END OF THE COURSE?

  • adjust patterns to get a better fit
  • use research to produce your own designs
  • use templates to draw up your own design ideas
  • understand the basics of pattern cutting and basic style adaptations
  • take accurate body measurements
  • understand how to choose the best fabric for your designs
  • plan the making of a garment and understand the costs involved.

WILL THIS COURSE HELP ME GET A JOB IN FASHION?

If you’re interested in pursuing a career within the fashion industry or setting up your own business, a City & Guilds course is a nationally recognised qualification focussed on the practical skills needed in that industry.   This qualification is endorsed by Creative Skillset (the Sector Skills Council for creative industries)

Following a structured, nationally recognised course will demonstrate your interest and commitment to potential employers.

COURSE DATES:

35 hours of teaching with a choice of daytime OR weekend:

10 Tuesdays 10am – 1.30pm:

Feb 5th, 12th, 26th / March 12th, 19th, 26th / April 16th, 23rd, 30th / May 7th

6 Saturdays 10am – 4pm:

Feb 2nd & 16th / March 2nd / April 20th / May 4th & 11th

COST:

£300 course fee

plus

£35 C&G registration fee.

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Coming soon to MIY Workshop – City & Guilds courses

Posted on October 17, 2012 | Leave a comment

I had a bit of good news yesterday – I’m going to be able to offer City & Guilds Fashion courses at MIY Workshop.

City & Guilds qualifications are nationally recognised and have a deservedly high reputation.  They offer courses of high standards providing focussed, skills-led qualifications.

You can read a slightly more rambling version (!) of this story over on my blog: http://wendyward.wordpress.com/2012/10/17/happy-2nd-birthday/

In the meantime, keep an eye out for my new C&G Fashion courses that will be available from 2013.

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