Sewing - Make a Beret/Cap

Course Details

Overview

An exciting one day course for adults 18yrs+ to learn how to sew a beret or cap. 

Full Details

Course Description:

This one-day course will cover the making of hats from sections. As these hats are made from small pieces and machine stitched together this is ideal for recycling e.g. making a cap from an old pair of jeans. Students will learn how to cut, stitch and construct a hat from this flat pattern method. The tutor will provide patterns and show how these can be adapted.

What will I learn on this course?

By the end of the course, you should be able:

To make a sectioned Beret or Cap.

To use appropriate construction and finishing techniques.

To use the techniques to further your creativity .

This course will help build confidence.

What students need to bring:

Students should bring to class:½ Metre of fabric or clothing you would like to recycle, matching thread, Fabric scissors, pins, tailors chalk, tape measure,¼ metre lining fabric this can be cotton for a summer hat or regular lining fabric for winter. Fabric suggestions Cotton drill, denim, wool, tweed, moleskin.

Please don't purchase items until you know the course if definitely running.

Tutor Information:

Karen Shannon is a milliner with 30 years of experience making hats and headwear for Stage and Screen. With over 15 years of teaching millinery in London Colleges, she is excited to be bringing this first class to Hilderstone College. www.karen-shannon.com