Where will this course lead?

You will be proficient in altering a number of different garments and will have improved confidence in using a sewing machine.

What will I study?

Did you know over 350.000 tons of clothes are going to landfill each year and only every 5th item is being recycled. On an average you only wear 20% of your wardrobe! This course will be a great opportunity to learn a new skill and help the environment.

The first few weeks are more structured, where you will be introduced to how to pin a garment on a person, preparing the item, and carry out the alteration. You will then have a better understanding on the constitution of the garment.
A few of the alterations you will cover are listed below.
- taking in a waist
- taper sides
- shortening of sleeves or cuffs
- shortening hems
- lifting shoulders
- zip replacement

The last few weeks, you will use your creative mind and recycle/upcycle some of your garments. You may wish to dig out some of your unworn clothes:
- changing style of the neckline or sleeves
- adding panels/gussets
- combining 2 garments to create a new look

How will this course be delivered?

Tutor lead group sessions.

How do I get a place on the course?

Contact our student services department by dialling 0121 678 7000 - option 2 and option 2 again.  If you are not able to get through then please send an e-mail to Community@solihull.ac.uk

What are the entry requirements?

You must be 19 years or older and you need to have basic knowledge of how to use a sewing machine.

What else do I need to know?

- Sewing machine are available to use but you are welcome to bring your own
- please bring your basic sewing tools: pins, tape measure, ruler, marking tools, thread, fabric scissors, seam ripper

1st session - pair of trousers please bring these with you (you will receive the full course details on your first session)

What can I do after this course?

Move on to our Patchwork and quilting or another community course, or you may decide to start your own business.