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#1 2011-04-18 04:58:54
- Oliver
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Maurice Sedwell's SRA Academy
Hello fellas,
First post on these forums and I wanted to inquire about Maurice Sedwell's academy on the Row... I'm interested in spending a few months on the other side of the pond, and was considering the program at SRA just out of personal pursuit and interest. I was hoping to gather some info from you discerning folks; if anyone happens to be in the know or have further details to offer. I've no previous background, other than a recent obsession with bespoke suiting. What are your thoughts?
Cheers,
Oliver
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#2 2011-10-23 10:46:16
- Oliver
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Re: Maurice Sedwell's SRA Academy
Bump from earlier this summer... nothing at all?
#3 2011-10-23 11:14:45
- Simon
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Re: Maurice Sedwell's SRA Academy
This site tells you about the courses, duration and cost. Also gives you contact numbers.
http://courses.skillset.org/courses/results?course%5Binstitution%5D=2091
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#4 2011-10-23 11:29:22
- Simon
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Re: Maurice Sedwell's SRA Academy
BTW. Might be worth taking some sort of sewing course where you are before you take a course on.
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#6 2011-10-24 10:11:56
- Simon
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Re: Maurice Sedwell's SRA Academy
Perspective? Well it costs a shit load of money for 12 weeks of part time training in an expensive city. You'll have to support yourself while your doing it. I belive a tailor trains for a number of years full time so you'll not learn a vast amount, and you can't sew a button on anything (correctly). Maybe it'd be better if you do a sewing or even dress making course and ask around local tailors if you can help out in some way for experience for a couple of years. That way you can do these courses with a bit more idea what the tutor is talking about and gain more from them.
Why don't you just ring them and ask what they think?
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#7 2011-10-24 10:37:36
- Oliver
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Re: Maurice Sedwell's SRA Academy
Thanks, was thinking about taking some local courses and asking my alterations tailor about doing a summer apprenticeship... I just really want to spend some time on the 'other side' and already have a flat offered for a few months. Tough decision, and the costs aren't all too enticing!
#8 2011-10-24 10:49:47
- Simon
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Re: Maurice Sedwell's SRA Academy
Tell you where you might find some feedback about it...and for sure some good advice about starting out...
http://www.cutterandtailor.com/forum/index.php?act=idx
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#9 2011-10-24 11:15:08
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Re: Maurice Sedwell's SRA Academy
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