Course Description

Expand your sewing skills by learning couture sewing techniques as seen in haute couture garments, from hand-stitched zippers to bound buttonholes. Attend a 9 week course for sewers/dressmakers who wish to expand their sewing skills, with women’s wear designer Coral Turner of Coral Turner Couture. Previous sewing skills are essential; the classes are small in number due to the intensity of the work involved. NO SESSIONS ON 7th APRIL, 14TH APRIL & 5TH MAY due to half term and bank holiday. Each week there will be demonstration and practice where you will learn ‘behind the seams’ couture industry sewing techniques. This will enable you to develop your own library of sample sewing techniques for future sewing projects. We will also explore how to read a paper pattern, their instructions and cutting out. By the end of the course you will have covered as follows:-  Paper patterns their instructions how to read, plus how to take measurements for your body  Pressing techniques and equipment  Seam finishes  Darts  Hems  Zippers  Bound buttonholes The ability to use a sewing machine and to have experience/knowledge is essential for this class. Please note we now require a £10.00 deposit which is refunded on completion of the course and on request. Please state the name and date of the course, when requesting your refund. If the deposit is a problem, please contact: learning@gcda.org.uk. Please bring your proof of ID & NI number to the first session of the course, as an enrolment form needs to be completed. Once you have registered you have agreed to our terms & conditions.