Course code: ICXW001P
Subject area: Homecrafts
Study level: Part Time
Course level: U
Course time:
18:30 - 21:00
Days of week:
Wednesday
Course date:
23rd Apr 2025 - 9th Jul 2025
Course location:
Cheney SchoolDuring the course you will: • Learn how take body measurement and amend a pattern to fit by making a toile. • How to follow pattern instructions, cut out and make a blouse • How to insert a sleeve and attach a collar • How to level make a button front and sew buttonholes • Cover additional sewing techniques that relate to producing a blouse including the use of an overlock/serge sewing machine.
You will need a basic sewing kit: Fabric scissors, paper scissor, colour headed dressmaking pins, sewing needles, tape measure, tailors chalk or fabric marking pens, tacking thread. Folder with 10 plastic sleeves
Plus:A pattern for your blouse (Tutor will give you details once the course is confirmed) Calico fabric for a toile and sewing thread (1 metre of fabric) Fabric and thread for your blouse plus a buttons/interfacing (to be discussed during the course) Pens/pencils/writing paper * *Do not buy any materials until your course is confirmed as running.
NB. If you are bringing your sewing machine, please ensure it is in full working order and you have the manual and attachments with you.
In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to enrol at least 2½ weeks prior to the course starting. We will confirm course information two weeks prior to the start date. There will be no class on 28/05/2025.
No refreshments available, please bring your own.Free parking onsite.
Abingdon and Witney College is subject to Ofsted regulation and is required to work with all its students to make sure they understand Government initiatives around Safeguarding, Prevent and Fundamental British Values. In
For the first week of the course you will need to bring a valid form of identification; this includes passport, driving licence, debit/credit card, Birth Certificate or National Insurance card.
Please note - you should be 19 years old or over at 31st August 2024 prior to starting the course.
Before starting a course, the College is required to check you meet conditions relating to that funding, e.g. age, residency status within the UK/EEA, prior qualification level and employment status. In some circumstances (such as with online enrolments), these checks can only be completed after you have enrolled and paid.
If you are unable to pay in full for this course at the time of enrolment, and the course tuition fee is £300 or more, an instalment plan is available. If this is your preference, please do not enrol online but rather call the Admissions Team on 01235 216400 to enrol.
Once enrolled, Admissions will take the first instalment payment from you and pass on your details to the Finance team who will email you to set-up your payment plan. Please return a fully completed instalment plan to Finance as failure to do so could result in being withdrawn from your course.
The rules on fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions Team on 01235 216400 to discuss these options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.
19+ Fee:
Tuition Fee: £264.00
Exam Fee: £0.00
Total Cost: £264.00
19+ Reduced Fee:
Tuition Fee: £132.00
Exam Fee: £0.00
Total Cost: £132.00