Create and Sew – Make Your Own Storage Items – Community Learning in Partnership

Course content

Create a storage cube
Sew box corners
Make tabs
Sew a drawstring
Insert a tab ended zip
Create a storage cube
Sew box corners
Make tabs
Sew a drawstring
Insert a tab ended zip

Description

We can never have enough storage items for the home, and during this course, you can get creative, whilst solving this problem and making your own!

Course content:

During this course you will design and create your own small storage items, from cubes to bags to store your precious belongings in. You will learn a combination of techniques and also develop your sewing machine skills.

Requirements

An ability to use a sewing machine would be an advantage.

What do I need to do this course?

Sewing machine and basic sewing kit.

Fabric and thread will be provided.

Teaching Methods

On-line teaching through Microsoft Teams, using videos and e-resources, tutor demonstrations, guided exercises, one to one and group discussions, peer group input.

How is your progress checked?
Weekly feedback from tutor. Learners will be asked to complete a Personal Learning Record and you may be asked to complete a feedback questionnaire for our funding bodies. Observation, questioning, group activities, presentations and discussion.
What can I do after this course?
At CLIP we are also running, Creative Crafts, Level 1 Award and a short 6 week, Develop Your Crochet Skills course.