Adult Courses, Adult: Skills

African Clothes Making

Course Overview

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  • This course is FREE for most students.
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Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements, though a basic understanding of fashion design or tailoring is helpful.

Course information

This course will provide you with the knowledge of a range of sewing, cutting and garment construction techniques for African clothes. Basic materials like calico, pins and pattern cutting paper will be supplied otherwise you will be expected to provide your own materials.

Suitable for aspiring fashion designers or individuals interested in creating traditional African garments.

Key topics

  • African garment design
  • Fabric selection
  • Traditional clothing techniques
  • Pattern making
  • Tailoring
  • How you are assessed

    This is a fun, non-qualification course.

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What Can This Course Lead To

  • Beginner-level adult course in this subject area at New City College.
  • Roles in fashion design, garment making, or tailoring, with a focus on African clothing.

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