Course details
'Whether you are a seasoned pro, or just want to learn how to sew a button, Stratford's sewing and dressmaking course can help you learn a variety of sewing techniques from basic to advanced. This course is an excellent opportunity to combine your creativity with your technical skills that could turn into a rewarding new career.
Sewing & Dressmaking Course Outline
Sewing and Dressmaking Module 1
Introduction to Sewing and Fabric
- Your Sewing Machine
- Sewing Machine Operation
- Sewing Aids
- Fiber and Fabrics
- Knits and Patterns
- Fabric Selection
- Preparation and Care
- Special Fabrics and Special Cuttings
Sewing and Dressmaking Module 2
Construction of a Garment
- Adjusting the Pattern
- Layout, Cutting, and Marking
- Stitching and Seam
- Fitting and Shortcuts
- Darts and Gathers
- Pleats and Plackets
- Facings
- Ruffles and Collars
- Sleeves
Sewing and Dressmaking Module 3
Finishing Techniques
- Pockets
- Cuffs, Sleeve Finishes, Casings and Waistbands
- Belts and Zippers
- Buttonholes and Button Selection
- Closures
- Bias and Bias Binding
- Decorative Trimmings
- Hems and Lining a Garment
- Alterations and Remodeling
- Sewing for Men and Boys
- Construction Techniques for Women's Pants
- Sewing for Infants and Children
Sewing and Dressmaking Module 4
Special Projects for Sewing
- Traditional and Contemporary Tailoring Methods
- Sewing Machine Attachments
- Appliqué, Machine Embroidery, Patchwork and Quilting
- Mending, Repairing and Recycling
- Elements and Principles of Design
- Decorating Style and Choosing Color Wisely
- Putting a Room Together
- Home Accessories
- Window Treatments, Curtains and Draperies
- Slipcovers
Sewing and Dressmaking Module 5
Beyond The Basics of Sewing for Fun and Profit
- Potholders
- Holiday Items
- Gifts and Accessories
- Toys
- The Tourist Trade and Resort Wear
- Teaching Others and Practice Projects
- Ideas for Fun and Profit
- Additional Practice Projects
Course Location
About Stratford
Stratford Career Institute is a privately owned correspondence school established in 1991 that offers at-home vocational training programs to students in North America
Stratford’s founders saw a need to meet the emerging education needs of today’s busy adult. Understanding the value and convenience of distance learning, they set out to develop an innovative style of correspondence education that would allow individuals to get a quality education – at home.
With more than one million students enrolled, Stratford has earned its reputation in the delivery of quality at-home career training.
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