Asian Dress Making: Making a Simple Kameez – Wednesday – Asian Women’s Project

Asian Dress Making: Making a Simple Kameez

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Tutor: Tasneem Ali

Venue: Asian Women’s Project  180 Noel Street, Nottingham NG7 6AT

Date: Wednesday 25th January 2012

Duration: 9 Meetings

Time: 4 hours, 10am -2pm

Fee: £120.60(£108.54 Concessions) Fee Waived for those on income related benefits or low income

COURSE OUTLINE

The aims of the course

The aim of this course to give students an understanding of how to construct a simple kameez and salwaar properly, including measuring, cutting, stitching and sewing.

Topics to be covered

Topics that will be covered include:

• Looking up manmade and natural fibres
• Choosing different designs of dresses from both western and asian culture
• Choosing the appropriate fabric, thread and design for your chosen dress
• Measuring yourself correctly
• Applying these measurements to a paper pattern and then cutting this out as well as creating it accurately
• Applying the final version of the paper pattern to the fabric
• Cutting out the fabric  and sewing it

Learning outcomes

As a result of attending this course it may be possible for you to:

• Be able to know the correct technique on how to measure yourself correctly
• Be able to apply those measurements to a paper pattern and label it correctly with the appropriate signs and symbols
• Apply this paper pattern to the fabric and cut it accordingly
• To be able to sew a full suit neatly and accurately

Teaching methods, learning activities

Teaching methods include:

• Demonstration
• Observation
• Question and Answers
• Questionnaires
• Quizzes
• Class discussions

Assessment methods

Through quizzes, discussions, learner presentations and a variety of set assignments, the tutor will ensure that learners are making progress.

Previous learning required

Everyone is welcome and no previous knowledge is assumed. Though it will be helpful

Essential materials or equipment

Learners will need to purchase or borrow the book that we shall study on the course. You will also need the following items:

• Scissors
• Tape measure
• Ruler, pen, pencil, rubber
• Folder, paper, wallets
• Fabric
• Pins, needles
• A useful text book is the following:

Sew! By Cath Kidston – QUADRILLE (2009) – Paperback - 176 pages - ISBN 1844007561

Where the course may lead

The tutor can provide you with information about what you can do next with the WEA and other local providers. A Giving Information and Advice county leaflet is available with useful local information. What Next? leaflets are available from your tutor or programme organiser to help you with your choices. If you would like to discuss what options are available or how to obtain guidance, please contact your programme organiser.

Booklist

See above

Financial help

If you need help with paying for fees or childcare, you may be entitled to financial support. Ask your tutor or programme organiser for more information. We will treat all requests confidentially and with respect in accordance with our Learner Support Policy (see Services for Learners leaflet).

Help with learning

If you have a disability or learning difficulty, let us know as early as possible so that we can make arrangements to provide you with support. We will treat requests for help confidentially and with respect. Ask your tutor for more information. If you prefer, contact your Regional Office and ask to speak to someone about learning support (see Services for Learners leaflet).

Help with English, Maths or Study Skills

You are also entitled to extra help and support with English, Maths or Study Skills. Ask your tutor for more information. If you prefer, contact your Regional Office and ask to speak to someone about help with English, Maths or Study Skills.

Sound interesting?

Please contact Caroline on 0115 985 8203 or email ckeep@wea.org.uk