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Upcycle recycle - beachwear
Course Summary
Code: ONLD2022AC
Starting: Saturday 10 May 2025
Duration: 3 sessions over 3 week(s)
Time: 14:00
Location: Online Delivery
Cost: £25.00
Description
Looking to make a positive impact on the environment while creating your own unique style? Our Upcycle Recycle - Beachwear course is the perfect opportunity to learn how to transform old materials into stylish and sustainable beachwear. In this course, you will learn how to repurpose and upcycle materials such as old t-shirts, towels, and denim into trendy swimsuits, cover-ups, and accessories. You will also learn essential sewing and embellishment techniques to make your designs truly unique. Join us for this exciting opportunity to make a difference while expressing your creativity!
Aim
Learn how to bring clothes to life with a simple trim, scrap fabric or making it into something completely new. Main focus of this course is upcycle recycle- beachwear.
All patterns will be provided so just make sure you have a sewing machine and haberdashery to match.
What you will learn on this course
- Elasticated skirt
- Adjusting necklines on t-shirts and dresses
This course is broken down into different sessions lasting two hours and will also cover health and safety procedures whilst using a sewing machine.
Course level
All levels
Suitability and Entry Requirements
You will need to have:
- A reasonable level of spoken English to follow the class
- A domestic sewing machine
- Some sewing experience
- A camera device whether it be a laptop, tablet or Smartphone which will allow you to use Google Meets to participate in the online sessions.
How you will learn on this course
- Whole group teaching through demonstrations
- Individual practice through tutorial videos
- 1:1 help and guidance through email or video call
Assessment method
This is a non-accredited course. A certificate of attendance is available at the end of term if you have attended 100% of the course. Assessment will be largely based on tutor observation, emailed pictures of completed tasks and self-reflection. Your Individual Learning Plan will also assist with monitoring your progress.
How much additional time do you need to invest?
There will be no formal homework, but you may choose to practise what you have learnt in class at home. Your tutor will give you tips on how to safely practise using your sewing machine outside the classroom environment.
Resources, materials, and additional costs?
- A sewing machine
- Iron and board
- ˝ metre Interfacing
- ˝ metre Wadding
- Fabric remnants
- T shirt
- Trimmings
- Other clothing items
- 1 Metre elastic (1inch to 2 inches wide)
- 1 sewing thread to match (preferably Coats Moon)
- 1 bobbin or bobbin and case depending on your machine bobbing loading system
- Small scissors or snips
- Fabric Scissors
- Chalk, pencil or invisible thread
- Unpicker/ seam ripper
- Ruler or pattern master
- Dressmakers pins
- Measuring tape
- Note pad and pen
Next steps
- Explore our course guide: www.learnealing.org.uk
- Visit your local library to pick up a course guide.
Your Tutor
SASHA CABEY
Time and duration
Start Date: 10 May 2025
Start Time: 14:00
Day: Saturday Afternoon
First Lesson Duration: 02:30
Total Weeks: 3
Location
Online Delivery
Zoom or Google Classroom
LONDON
ZZ99 9ZZ