The Deal

Participants can learn how to create some eye-catching threads for man’s best friend with this online course. Using a selection of patterns and videos, this course looks to show off some basic coat designs that can be combined with various accessories. Content is accessible for 12 months and features a section on recreating various pieces originally designed for a Harrods mix and match collection. Newcomers to sewing will also benefit form the included Beginners’ Sewing Machine Course videos, explaining some basic machine-handling skills.

Course Content Includes:

• Dog Coats: Videos and Patterns

This section explores how to make various dinky items of doggy clothing, from fleece coats and raincoats to denim jackets, dressing gowns and caps. Garments like t-shirts, fluorescent coats and coats with rucksacks are also looked at.

• Dog Accessories: Videos

Bandanas and hats get explored in these videos, as well as items such as harnesses with carrying straps, treat pouches and a harness with hook and loop or metal loop fastening.

• Mix and Match Harrods Collection: Dog Coats Videos and Patterns

Starting with an introduction to the collection, the modules show how to create pleated, non-pleated and straight dog coats.

• Mix and Match Add-ons: Videos and Patterns

Accompanying the mix and match coats, everything from bows to decorative belts, epaulettes, pockets and collars get looked at. Fasteners, hoods and even decorative bullet holders also get touched upon.

• Beginners’ Sewing Machine Course

Exploring basic sewing machine skills, this set of videos looks at the machine features, along with demonstrations of setting it up, cleaning and how to control the fabric while sewing.

The Merchant

Since its launch in 2002 e-Careers.com has offered an array of training programmes on an e-learning platform that enables students to work in their own way and at their own pace. The company’s expertise in skill development has helped to shape careers in various sectors, through courses covering areas such as computer skills, digital photography and online driver training.

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