Course code: IPWV301P
Subject area: Homecrafts
Study level: Part Time
Course level: U
Course time:
6:30pm - 8:45pm
Days of week:
Tuesday
Course date:
19th Sep 2023 - 6th Feb 2024
Course location:
Witney CampusIn 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.
1. Take body measurements accurately
2. How to choose paper patterns and buy suitable fabric
3. How to adjust patterns and fit a toile
4. How to follow pattern instructions, cut out & make a garment
5. Cover basic construction methods such as darts, seams, zips & hems etc
6. Cover simple pattern adaptations
7. Use and maintenance of the sewing machine
8. Identify fashion trends
Do not buy any materials until your course is confirmed as running.
Information about skirt patterns, fabric and sewing equipment will be given at the first session. Sewing machines are provided but you are welcome to bring your own.
Items to bring with you:
A4 Ring binder & 12 plastic sleeves
A4 lined & plain paper, pen, pencil, ruler, rubber and calculator.
75 cm of plain or printed cotton fabric (for Tote bag)
Basic sewing equipment:
Fabric for your bag. Fabric scissors, colour-headed pins, hand sewing needles, tape measure, tailors chalk, marking pen.
Please note there will be no teaching sessions on: 24/10/2023, 19/12/2023, 26/12/2023, 02/01/2024
There are vending machines available where hot/cold drinks and snacks can be purchased. There are watercoolers on site making it easy to refill your water bottle.
Should the Campus car park be full, please use Marriotts Walk or Woodford Way Car Parks which are a few minutes’ walk away.
Please report to Reception on arrival. A photo-id will be issued, for you to wear when you attend classes.
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 Safeg
Courses can fill fast, so please enrol early to avoid disappointment. Decisions on whether a course is to run are made two weeks prior to the start date - an email will be sent to you should there be changes to your course or if it is cancelled. Please check your inbox leading up to your course, including the junk folders. For anyone without an email account, our Admissions team will phone you instead.
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 2023 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: £75.00
Exam Fee: £0.00
Total Cost: £75.00
19+ Reduced Fee:
Tuition Fee: £0.00
Exam Fee: £0.00
Total Cost: £0.00
As this is a non-accredited course, informal methods of assessment will be used. You will be required to complete a RARPA form which represents Recognising and Recording your Progress and Achievement.