During 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 (1.5 metres of calico fabric)

And fabric and thread for your blouse plus a buttons/interfacing (to be discussed during the course)

Pens/pencils/writing paper

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.

"Facilities at Abingdon Campus:- Vending machines and Costa Coffee shop (open until 7pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday term time only).- Watercoolers available, making it easy to refill your water bottle.- Free parking. Please note due to half term there will be no session on 04/05/2026 and 25/05/2026."