In addition to our certificate, diploma and degree programs, the Wilson School of Design provides relevant, quality educational programming for a variety of learners. Our courses are taught by our qualified faculty and industry professionals. We offer a range of courses, workshops, seminars and programs of study to help you achieve your goals.
Introduction to Sewing
(Sewing Collared Shirts)
FSDP 9037
Self-paced, online sessions
ONLINE: October 3 – December 15, 2023 (asynchronous & online with optional teacher check-in sessions)
$309.50+GST (in-person or online)
This course is for beginner and novice makers, no previous experience is required!
This online course covers foundational sewing knowledge including how to purchase fabrics and how to work with PDF sewing patterns. Lessons are a blend of pre-recorded video, multimedia, and optional face-to-face online discussion and check-ins. Throughout this course you will be constructing a unisex long-sleeve button-up utility shirt. Course content explores working with woven fabrics, and sewing collars, collar stands, button plackets, pockets, setting in sleeves and sleeve cuffs. All of the online video demonstration tutorials include clear directions and trouble-shooting tips. With this self-paced format, students should expect to spend between two to four hours per week on course content and project work, on a total of 10 topics.
To be successful in this course you will need:
- Access to your own sewing machine and iron (a home domestic sewing machine or straight stitch industrial sewing machine will work)
- Fabrics & Supplies to sew your shirt (a supply list will be available for you in the course)
- Access to a printer to print off the PDF pattern and instructions
Thank you for your interest! In the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at cpsdesign@kpu.ca