Fashion Making for 15 - 17 Year Olds
- Level(s) of Study: Short course
- Start Date(s): 29 July 2024
- Duration: Monday to Friday 10 am - 4 pm, one week
- Study Mode(s): Short course
- Campus: City Campus
- Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
On this practical course, you’ll learn the three most important skills in making womenswear: how to cut a pattern, how to use a sewing machine and how to make adjustments to a pattern.
It’s ideal if you are new to making clothes and want to learn either for personal projects or to add work to a portfolio.
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You’ll be part of a design community in our creative studio culture; one that promotes discussion and collaboration, and encourages experimentation and the constant swapping of ideas. -
With a limited class size you'll have the one-to-one attention you need to ensure you leave with the skills to continue developing your portfolio. -
Benefit from learning with an experienced tutor who has established links to the profession and significant experience working in varied practices. -
On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance.
Doing your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award?
This course can count as your Gold DofE Residential.
DofE participants must book both the course and accommodation on campus for this to count towards your Gold Award.
Here's what our previous attendees have said:
'I wanted to do this course to improve my textile skills, and have learnt different sewing techniques, pattern making skills and strategical pinning. I enjoyed using the sewing machine, and Leann was so kind, I really enjoyed it all'
'I liked seeing my garment all come together. I've taken away lots of information and transferable skills for other projects'.
'I wanted to learn how to follow a pattern and the correct skills needed to go along with it. I wanted to feel confident enough to be able to make my own garments when I got home, and I have learnt that making a garment from scratch takes longer than you might expect! I really enjoyed our trip to the fabric shop and learning about all the different choices of fabric, how they draped and whether they would be easy to work with.'
'I was looking to improve my skills and understand patterns and wanted to complete my Duke Of Edinburgh Gold Residential Award, and really enjoyed being taught the proper way to do things. I now understand the way to construct a garment and know the names of the stiches!'
'I enjoyed the practical, sewing parts of the course the most, and have a better understanding of sewing techniques and a stronger knowledge of how to construct garments'
'I learned new skills and perfected the ones I already had. I enjoyed picking out the fabric and the fact that we had the opportunity to make a dress for ourselves'
'I wanted to do this course to see if I'd like to study fashion design at university - I definitely do want to do fashion design at university now, and now I know how to adapt patterns and have improved my sewing skills too.'
'I met lots of new people and did lots of practical exercises putting together a dress from scratch. I've got lots of new knowledge, improved my sewing skills and have an insight into what degree level fashion and textiles courses will be like'.
'Loved the course - I developed my sewing skills, learnt different sewing / assembling / hemming finishes and enjoyed getting on the machines'
What you’ll study
On this course, you will learn how to:
- read a pattern and understand the terminology
- take measurements correctly
- mark fabric, pin and cut with accuracy
- thread a sewing machine and over-locker, and use the correct stitches
- choose the right fabric for a garment (a trip to a fabric store will be included)
- complete a dress fitting
- make pattern-adjustments, such as adding and adjusting darts and the different types of seams and finishes.
Having hand-sewing or machine-sewing experience before the course is useful, but not essential.
Further information on what you'll study
By the end of the course, you will have marked, cut and assembled a dress in your chosen fabric.
If you are feeling particularly brave, you may have made a start on a second project.
You will also have technical notes to help you continue making fashion in the future, and photographs of your work in progress for your portfolio.
You'll have real hands-on experience of what it's like to be a fashion student at university.
Social events
We appoint NTU Student Ambassadors who host social events on Monday and Wednesday evening to help you make friends across the whole of our summer school programme for 15 – 17 year olds, which are free to attend.
How you’re taught
This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University city campus.
You will receive 25 contact hours of quality tuition with an experienced tutor.
96% of previous course attendees were satisfied with the course, received the attention they needed and would consider doing another short course at NTU.
Careers and employability
The course is designed to give you a real experience of university life, make new friends who share similar interests and develop your portfolio so that ultimately, you can make an informed decision about your future.
On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance, which will further enhance your CV.
After completing this course you might think about progress to or studying one of our undergraduate courses:
- BA (Hons) Fashion Design
- BA (Hons) Fashion Knitwear Design and Knitted Textiles
- BA (Hons) Fashion Accessory Design
- BA (Hons) Costume Design
Doing your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award?
This course can count as your Gold DofE Residential.
DofE participants must book both the course and accommodation on campus for this to count towards your Gold Award.
Campus and facilities
You will be based in the School of Art and Design on the City Campus.
You will have access to an excellent range of facilities and equipment in the fashion studios, with industry-standard fashion tables, professional mannequins, and space to work on your hand-drawn designs.
You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing.
Entry requirements
Level: Open to all
Entry requirement: You should have an enthusiasm for fashion and an interest in developing your creative and technical skills.
You must be 15, 16 or 17 years old at the time of the course in order to attend.
Getting in touch
If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form
Level: Open to all
Entry requirement: You should have an enthusiasm for fashion and an interest in developing your creative and technical skills.
You must be 15, 16 or 17 years old at the time of the course in order to attend.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £525.
Payment is due at the time of booking.
Secure your place with a deposit - If you're booking more than two months before the course starts, we can accept a £200 deposit to secure your place, and the balance is due one month before the course starts.
Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.
Materials list
A trip to a fabric store will be included so that you can be taught how to calculate meterage when lay planning.
You will be required to purchase a chosen fabric to make your dress from. However, if you do already happen to have a fabric which you feel is suitable, feel free to bring it with you on the first day and the tutor will advise on its suitability.
Calico and patterns will be provided for you to make the dress and whilst a lot of spare equipment is supplied, you’ll need to start building your own tool kit so that you can continue making clothes after the course.
Therefore, please bring with you to the first day:
- tape measure
- HB pencils, including a few in colours
- eraser
- paper scissors
- fabric scissors/shears
- pins
- a roll of masking tape.
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.
Need accommodation?
If you're aged 16 or 17 then you can stay unaccompanied with agreement from a parent/guardian.
To support safeguarding, all guests aged 16 and 17 will be accommodated together in the same halls of residence.
The reception and security team are available 24 hours, and there will be a dedicated supervisor(s) during the evenings and mornings, outside of class times.
Guests will be provided with a mobile number for the supervisor(s) during their stay.
If you're aged 15 then you can stay as long as you are accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Find out more at www.ntu.ac.uk/summeraccommodation
Looking to turn your one-week course into a two-week experience?
If you can match this with any second course, you’ll receive a 10% refund on your course fees.
The fee for this course is £525.
Payment is due at the time of booking.
Secure your place with a deposit - If you're booking more than two months before the course starts, we can accept a £200 deposit to secure your place, and the balance is due one month before the course starts.
Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.
Materials list
A trip to a fabric store will be included so that you can be taught how to calculate meterage when lay planning.
You will be required to purchase a chosen fabric to make your dress from. However, if you do already happen to have a fabric which you feel is suitable, feel free to bring it with you on the first day and the tutor will advise on its suitability.
Calico and patterns will be provided for you to make the dress and whilst a lot of spare equipment is supplied, you’ll need to start building your own tool kit so that you can continue making clothes after the course.
Therefore, please bring with you to the first day:
- tape measure
- HB pencils, including a few in colours
- eraser
- paper scissors
- fabric scissors/shears
- pins
- a roll of masking tape.
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.
Need accommodation?
If you're aged 16 or 17 then you can stay unaccompanied with agreement from a parent/guardian.
To support safeguarding, all guests aged 16 and 17 will be accommodated together in the same halls of residence.
The reception and security team are available 24 hours, and there will be a dedicated supervisor(s) during the evenings and mornings, outside of class times.
Guests will be provided with a mobile number for the supervisor(s) during their stay.
If you're aged 15 then you can stay as long as you are accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Find out more at www.ntu.ac.uk/summeraccommodation
Looking to turn your one-week course into a two-week experience?
If you can match this with any second course, you’ll receive a 10% refund on your course fees.
How to apply
You can book this course via the NTU online store:
29 July - 2 August 2024
You can book this course via the NTU online store: