What opportunities will this course give me?

Eastleigh College offer a number of other textile courses - please browse the website for more information.

What will I be learning?

This course is suitable for learners who have attended a Beginners or Improvers Dressmaking course, or have some dressmaking experience. You should be a confident user of a sewing machine.

You will learn the following:
- Taking measurements and drafting your own trouser pattern block, discussing suitable fabric for jeans and similar trousers.
- Drafting a jeans pattern with yoke from block, making a toile.
- Making a toile and adjusting the fit and the pattern.
- Pattern cutting your jeans.
- Constructing yoke. Embellishing and applying the back pockets. Top stich detail (you will need two bobbins- optional)
- Constructing and attaching the front-hip pockets.
- Making the front fly.
- Making the waist band with loops.
- Hemming the trousers and finishing touches.

An Eastleigh College certificate can be provided on completion of this course.

Why is this course for me?

This course is essentially a practical class with hands on learning. There will be some group and individual instruction and demonstration.

What do I need to sign up?

Experience of Dressmaking or have completed the Dressmaking Beginners or Improvers course.

Is there anything else I need to know?

Please wear suitable clothing that will allow you to take accurate measurements.

For the first few sessions you will need:
- A notebook and pen
- Tape measure
- 2 metres of narrow elastic (any type)
- 4 metres of pattern cutting paper (dots and cross or alternative)
- Long ruler (square ruler/curve ruler are also useful but not essential)
- Mechanical pencil or pencil and sharper
- Eraser
- Marker (any)
- Paper scissors
- Calico 2 metres
- Sewing thread
- Sewing kit
- Fabric scissors

Later in the course you will need (all to be discussed and clarified in the class):
- Denim zipper (metal)
- Denim fabric
- Fabric for pocket bags (cotton)
- Iron on interfacing
- Rivets (optional)
- Sewing thread and top stitch thread
- Two bobbins (suitable for college sewing machines) or the machine you bring to class

Learners are responsible for the purchase of materials relevant to the course.

Course Code

CRDRX1/JEAN

Need some further advice?

If you require further advice and guidance about any course costs and/or the funding options available to you, the College has a dedicated Adult and Community Learning team who can be contacted on telephone 023 8091 1270.