As another learning cohort comes to a close it’s great to hear from students about their experience at the FCFTA.
Darrion is just completing the Level 1 Award in Fashion and Textiles – Stitching and is about to embark on Level 1 Patterns…
How did you hear about the course?
D: I heard about FCFTA via Business2Business. They put me forward as I’m interested in fashion and will benefit from the course.
What have you learnt from the Level 1 course?
D: Whilst being on the course I have learnt new skills/terms that I wouldn’t have known about before, such as overlocking, cover stitching and how to thread multiple machines.
These are key elements of sewing that I can utilise in life and during my time after as I do want to go onto starting up my own atelier/design house.
What are your next steps?
D: I look forward to moving onto pattern making as I can further grow my skills and learn everything I possibly can.
Would you recommend the course?
D: I would definitely recommend FCFTA as I have learnt a lot whilst being here due to it being a welcoming environment with personable tutors.
If you are interested in learning skills in Industrial Sewing and Garment making the FCFTA Leicester is enrolling now. To enquire please contact: Divya@Fashion-Enter.com These courses are free for those on low income or in receipt of JSA or UC and live in Leicester.
Diwali Celebrations at FCFTA Leicester
The FCFTA team in Leicester along with Barrie Knitwear have been joining in with the Diwali celebrations. Diwali is a modern cross cultural celebration for Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains worldwide and was celebrated this week. Leicester has the largest Diwali celebrations outside of India and the city celebrates in style with thousands of people attending celebrations with a Diwali village, fireworks music and performances on the main stage.
Divya, Assistant Manager and Tutor at FCFTA said: “Diwali is a festival of colour, light and celebration – it is like a New Year celebration and it brings people together.”
Happy Diwali!