Sewing basics - quilting and overlocking
This course enables trainees to acquire a solid foundation in dressmaking, in a professional manner, to meet the needs of companies.
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Training location
For all people, regardless of region or country of residence, who can participate 100% in person in Pézenas
Prerequisites
Level III
Proficiency in french, english, or italian
Accessible to all
Accessible to students with a disability after assessment of their ability to adapt to material and technical constraints
Course overview
This course will enable operators to acquire the basics of garment making, in a professional way, to meet the needs of a company.
Upon completion of your training, you will be able to acquire the operational basics for using a flatbed stitcher and an industrial serger.
Learning objectives
By the end of this course, you will have learned:
- basic clothing knowledge of materials and equipments
- to apply safety and ergonomic rules at the workstation
- to apply the quality criteria
- how to master basic stitching operations
- how to master basic overlock operations
Outline and content
We have designed a comprehensive training program based on 80% practice and 20% theory, and focusing on two learning areas:
Practice (52h) :
- assembling
- finishing
- equipment description and workstation set-up
- ergonomics at the workstation
- the study and change of accessories and tools « needle, presser foot, guide... »
- threading
- safety and precautions to take
Theory(24h) :
- textiles
- technical information sheets
- assembly range
Course access
Entry is possible at any time of the year, following an interview to establish the candidate's profile and needs.
Duration and schedule
The course lasts a total of 76 hours, spread over 8 and a half weeks.
- permanent entry / exit
- a small group (maximum 5 people)
Classes are held twice a week, from Monday to Friday, according to ESDMI's availability. You can contact us to schedule and get more information.
Technical resources
Professional sewing workshop equipped with:
- technical platform comprising industrial flatbed stitchers, automatic thread cutters and industrial overlock machines
- semi-industrial machines for a wide range of jobs
- invisible hems machine
- industrial electric cutter
- dual-drive machine
- industrial buttonhole machine
- embroiderer machine
- coating machines
- ironing equipment
- high tables for cutting
- male/female mannequins and one adjustable female mannequin (size 38 to 52)
- technical and pedagogical pattern sheets based on Rosa Addabbo's method (square, parrot, light table, etc.)
- haberdashery
- break room
Evaluation methods
A weekly learning assessment grid and a workstation evaluation on the company's products will be carried out.
Supporting special needs
Our courses are accessible to people with reduced mobility, sensory impairments or any other disability. Please contact us to discuss any possible accommodations if necessary.
