Free Level 1 Fashion and Textiles Course in Manchester. Classes run full-time during the day at The Manchester College City Campus. The course runs for around one year and covers pattern cutting and garment construction. You'll develop practical skills in making clothes and creating wearable designs. No previous qualifications are needed. You should have some general practical skills and a strong interest in creating patterns and making garments. You'll build a portfolio of work as you progress through the course.
Who this course is for
The world of fashion and textiles employs a wide range of skilled and creative individuals at all levels. If you are keen to learn how to make clothes, to develop your technical skills and tackle pattern cutting skills to improve your designs, this part-time course is perfect. Awarded by ABC, this course runs during the daytime and evening for around 34 weeks and is delivered at our City Centre campus.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to cut patterns accurately for garment construction.
You'll develop practical skills in sewing and assembling wearable garments.
You'll tackle a range of garment-making techniques guided by your tutor.
You'll build a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates your skills.
You'll explore the breadth of the fashion and textiles industry at entry level.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on pattern cutting and garment construction tasks in the classroom. Your tutor will guide you through each task. Your work is assessed as you complete it, and you'll build a portfolio of evidence along the way. Assessment is based on the tasks you produce rather than written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Manchester College City Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Alterations specialist: repairing and adjusting garments for customers.
Costume maker: creating costumes for theatre, film, or events.
Bespoke clothing maker: making made-to-measure garments for clients.
Fashion and textiles assistant: supporting production in a clothing or design setting.
Market stall trader: selling handmade or altered clothing independently.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Pattern Cutting and Garment Construction: the natural next step, building on the skills you've developed in this course and taking your technical ability further.
Level 2 qualifications in Fashion and Textiles: broaden your knowledge across design, production, and industry practice to open up more employment options.
