Professional Alterations Certificate
SEW 8300 Professional Alterations I
With the growing need for skilled tailors/alterations professionals, this class will prepare you to meet industry standards in the area of alterations. Working on our industrial quality machines, you will learn step-by-step instructions based on the instructor's years of experience in high-end boutiques and department stores as well as in the management and ownership of tailoring shops. This course, along with Professional Alterations II, will prepare you for entry-level employment in alterations shops, your own profitable home business, or a tailored wardrobe of your own. You will earn a Central Piedmont certificate upon completion of both Professional Alterations I and II.
Completion of HMK 8757 and HMK 8751 or the program developer's permission is required for entry into this program. You will need to purchase supplies; a list will be provided in the first class. Purchase required textbooks (Altering Men's Ready to Wear by Mary Roehr and Altering Women's Ready to Wear by Mary Roehr) at Central Piedmont bookstore prior to first class.
Hours: 39
SEW 8301 Professional Alterations II
Upon completion of this second level course, you will be prepared to meet industry standards in the area of alterations. Working on our industrial quality machines, expand and increase your skills with step-by-step instructions based on the instructor's years of experience in high-end boutiques and department stores as well as in the management and ownership of tailoring shops. This course, along with Professional Alterations I, will prepare you for entry-level employment in alterations shops, your own profitable home business, or a tailored wardrobe of your own. You will earn a Central Piedmont certificate upon completion of both Professional Alterations I and II.
Hours: 39
Additional Courses
HMK 8397 The Art of Quilting
With the popularity of farmhouse décor, fashionable quilts are often used as decorative art, traditionally on beds or as murals in designer homes. Increase your understanding of quilting terms and processes as you build skills, exploring traditional and contemporary approaches to quilting. Beginning students complete a quilt block to be turned into a pillow, small wall hanging or part of a larger quilt; experienced quilters receive expert help with a current project. Work will be done by hand and on our sewing machines. All skill levels welcome.
You will need to purchase your own supplies; a list will be provided in the first class.
Hours: 20
HMK 8757 Sewing I
With the growing popularity of the Maker's Movement, the field of sewing is experiencing a surge of interest. Whether you desire to learn to make or repair your own clothes, create custom home décor items, or enter the field of custom alterations, our sewing classes will equip you with the needed skills.
You will need to purchase your own supplies; a list will be provided in the first class. Purchase the required book at Central Piedmont bookstore or online prior to class: Singer New Sewing Essentials: Updated and Revised Edition-2008.
Hours: 15
HMK 8751 Sewing II
In this intermediate-level sewing class, skills learned in Sewing I (HMK8757) will be further practiced and built upon. In this class, you will learn more advanced skills and use them to create a garment. Satisfactory completion of this class will equip you to enter Professional Alterations I and is mandatory for admission into the Alterations program.
Enrollment requires co-registration or completion of HMK 8757 or permission from the program developer. You will need to purchase supplies; a list will be provided in the first class. Purchase the required book at Central Piedmont bookstore or online prior to class: Singer New Sewing Essentials: Updated and Revised Edition-2008.
Hours: 15
SEW 8103 Sewing III
Learn to produce professional results in your garment construction by understanding your pattern and making adjustments to it prior to cutting out the fabric. Our popular Professional Alterations instructor will teach you proper fitting techniques and tricks of the trade in this new class.
You will need to purchase supplies. If you have not completed HMK 8751, you must have the program developer's permission to enter this class.
Hours: 12.5
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