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Free Level 1 Creative Industries Course in Newham

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Creative Industries Course in Newham. Classes run at Newham College London East Ham Campus, part-time during the day.

The course focuses on bespoke tailoring and garment construction. You'll cover hand sewing, cutting techniques, pattern making, and finishing. Units include Tailoring Practical Skills, Garment Construction Sewing Skills, and Cutting Theory and Techniques. The course runs over 18 weeks.

You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Certificate in Skills for Creative Industries.

Who this course is for

Delivery will cover hand sewing skills, workshop practice, using sewing equipment, body measurements, bespoke patterns, block construction, canvases and bastes, pockets and other details, making up and alterations, and finishing techniques.

Units covered:

Tailoring: Practical Skills Garment Construction: Sewing Skills Cutting: Theory and Techniques

You will learn in a variety of ways - through talks and demonstrations, by completing practical tasks and exercises, and by presentation and evaluation of your work.

The course is based at East Ham Campus in modern, well-equipped garment production and pattern cutting workshops. You will take part in an induction at the beginning of the course.

Entry requirements

You need some previous experience and evidence of interest in making garments, and you are expected to demonstrate commitment to working in bespoke tailoring. Reliability, punctuality and 100% attendance are expected on the course, just as they are when working in a bespoke tailoring company. You must visit the course or attend a course open day to confirm this is the right course for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise hand sewing and workshop skills using professional sewing equipment.
  • You'll take body measurements and construct bespoke patterns.
  • You'll build blocks, canvases, and bastes as part of garment construction.
  • You'll add pockets and other garment details with accuracy.
  • You'll carry out making up, alterations, and finishing techniques.
  • You'll learn cutting theory and practical cutting techniques.

How you will learn

You'll learn through talks, demonstrations, and hands-on practical tasks. The course includes exercises and presentations. Assessment is based on the work you produce and your practical skills in the workshop. You must attend an open day or visit the course before enrolling to confirm it is right for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newham College London East Ham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bespoke tailor, makes and alters garments to individual client measurements.
  • Garment technician, checks quality and fit during clothing production.
  • Alterations specialist, adjusts and repairs clothing for customers.
  • Costume maker, constructs costumes for theatre, film, or television.
  • Sample machinist, produces sample garments for fashion designers.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Fashion and Clothing, a natural next step to develop your garment construction skills further.
  • Level 2 NVQ in Tailoring, builds on practical skills and moves toward professional trade work.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Fashion Design or Patternmaking, for those aiming toward design or senior technical roles in the industry.
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