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Sewing - Essential Skills

at Leicester City Council, Leicester · local authority

Not statedOther coursesOther10 weeksPart time£90

What the college says

This is a practical course intended for people with no previous experience in sewing. This course is not for advanced learners, or learners who have previously enrolled on our Sewing - Develop & Explore courses (unless advised by Tutor) The tutor will ensure you will get all the instruction and support you need to learn the basics of hand sewing and sewing on a machine. Once you have completed a maximum of 3 sewing Essential skills courses you can progress onto our Sewing- for Beginners courses. This course is at our Bishopdale Adult Learning Hub. Please note, there is no cafe onsite at Bishopdale and limited amenities nearby. There is an onsite drinks machine for refreshments (card only).

What you need to get on

There will be no exams or qualifications, as the course will focus on creative activities. The Tutor will use a combination of group demonstrations and one-to-one support. To ensure fair access to our high-demand tailored learning courses and to better support your learning journey, we are moving to a termly enrolment cycle. This means you will now enrol for one term at a time. Your tutor will work with you during the term to identify the best progression route for your goals.

How you are assessed

Short courses, awards and certificates that do not fit the main routes.

What this level means

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Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

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Where it runs

Start dates

  • 22 September 2026 · Leicester
  • 5 January 2027 · Leicester
  • 20 April 2027 · Leicester

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