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Fashion Design and Sewing Machine

Fashion, Art and Design

Course ID: 174365

Course Year: 24/25

Course Details

  • Adult only course (19+)
  • Focus on basic sewing machine techniques
  • Ideal for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills
  • Hands-on workshop sessions led by expert instructors
  • Evening classes designed for flexibility
  • 20 hours of over 10 weeks
  • Foundation for further advanced study and courses

What to expect from the course

Welcome to the Fashion Design and Sewing Machine course at The City of Liverpool College, starting this January with convenient evening classes. This 10-week course provides a total of 20 hours of instruction, perfect for those who wish to learn the basics of sewing machine skills in a flexible and supportive environment. Our expert instructors will guide you through hands-on workshops, where you'll master essential sewing techniques. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, this course lays the foundation for further advanced studies in fashion design, textiles, and garment construction. Join us to start your journey into the world of clothing making and fashion design.

Qualifications

Upon completion of this course, you will receive a certificate in Level 2 Craft, Creative Art and Design (Fashion and Textiles).

Why study with us?

Studying at The City of Liverpool College offers numerous advantages:

Outstanding Facilities: Access our well-equipped sewing labs with modern sewing machines and tools, perfect for learning clothing and garment construction.

Expert Instructors: Learn from experienced fashion designers and sewing experts who are passionate about teaching and have industry knowledge.

Flexible Scheduling: Evening classes allow you to balance learning with other commitments, making it easier to pursue your passion for sewing and fashion design.

Comprehensive Support: Enjoy a supportive learning environment with resources to help you succeed in your studies and in the fashion industry.


Student Benefits

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Academy Bakery

The Academy Bakery is located on the Duke Street campus, producing a range of first class baked goods daily. These include artisan breads, patisserie and biscuits, as well as special occasion/novelty cakes by award-winning master-bakers. Students are offered a range of discounts throughout the year.

The Academy Bakery
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Academy Hair and Beauty Salons

Duke Street is also home to The Academy Hair and Beauty salons. They offer generous student discounts on a wide range of hair and beauty treatments, at a fraction of high-street prices. These include styling, cutting, perming, highlights, facials, manicures, electrolysis and traditional and homeopathic massage.

The Academy Salons
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Academy Restaurant

Duke Street campus is also home to the College’s Academy Restaurant. Often referred to by it’s customers as Liverpool’s hidden gem, the restaurant serves top class cuisine, at highly competitive prices. Food is expertly prepared by professional chef/tutors and young chefs in training and offers students a range of discounts at different times of the year.

The Academy Restaurant
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Microsoft Office 365 - Free

When you become a student of the College you’ll receive full access to Microsoft Office 365. This allows you to install the software on your own computer and other devices at home, completely free of charge.

A gym, including treadmills and exercise bikes.
Onsite Sports Facilities/Fitness Suite

The college has excellent sports and fitness facilities at its Roscoe Street campus. Students pay a one-off membership fee for all year round usage of weekly supervised gym sessions, as well as access to a number of sporting clubs and events.


Career pathways

After completing this course, you can progress to more advanced sewing and fashion design courses. This foundation will enable you to take on projects with greater complexity and potentially pursue further education or a career in fashion design, textiles, or garment construction. You may consider courses such as our one-day advanced garment construction course or our full time Level 2 and Level 3 fashion Design courses

We're here to help...

Contact us to discuss your application or find out more:

 : 0151 252 3000
 : enquiry@liv-coll.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

Be 19 or over on the 31st August.

Have a keen interest in fashion design, textiles, and sewing.

Be committed to attending evening classes once a week for 2 hours.

No prior sewing experience is required.

Fees

If you are 16-18 years old at the start of your course, studying at The City of Liverpool College is free.

Aged 19 or over and unemployed or earning less than £33,958.60 a year? You may also qualify to join this course for free. To find out more, contact our admissions team on 0151 252 3000 or at applications@liv-coll.ac.uk.

Fee for24/25 is 250.00
In future years this fee may be subject to change.


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