Sustainable Fashion Making Course

The Course

Pattern Making: You will learn how to take accurate measurements, draft patterns using a variety of techniques such as flat pattern-making or draping, and modify patterns to create different styles and sizes. You will explore some design principles, such as proportion, balance, and silhouette.

Sewing and Construction: Traditional sewing techniques, such as hand-sewing, machine-sewing, and finishing techniques. You will also learn about garment construction, including techniques such as lining, pockets, and closures

Finishing and Detailing: You will explore techniques for adding finishing touches to their garments, such as embroidery, beading, or applique

Fabric selection and Sourcing: You will learn about different types of fabrics and how to choose the right fabric for a particular design

Fashion Design: You will create hand sketches and digital designs of their collection. You will also explore material-based design concepts and techniques, such as draping and fabric manipulation.

These technical, hands-on paths will be paired with and enriched with a great understanding of Sustainable fashion, emphasizing the importance of ethical sourcing and zero-waste production and exploring strategies for building a sustainable fashion business, such as sourcing sustainable materials and partnering with ethical suppliers and manufacturers.

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Final Collection

The final project consists in the realization of a capsule collection: design of the collection, moodboard, choice of materials and colors, trend analysis, technical and artistic drawing.

This will be the common thread of the course and will lead you to acquire the skills and the knowledge to put your ideas into practice. You will be encouraged to think and develop the essential elements of your own design identity, starting to define your personal aesthetic vision while commencing to think about possible brand building strategies.

Career

The skills and vision acquired during the course give students the opportunity to start or enrich a professional career as:

-Product Developers

-Fashion Designers

-Technical Consultants

-Fashion Entrepreneurs

-Pattern Makers

Application Process

Step 1
Are you inspired and eager to move ahead? First step: book a call with our admission staff. You will receive a Google Meet link.

Step 2
During the meeting your motivation, committment, vision and academic career will be evaluated. If everything is fine, we will get to your second step shortly after.

Step 3
Follow the instructions provided and start turning your craftsmanship Dreams into Reality.

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Nurture your passion for sustainable fashion in Florence at one of the most creative Fashion Schools in Italy. Perfect for aspiring designers and fashion enthusiasts, our program offers a perfect combination of fashion designing and sewing courses, theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Additionally, you can network with like-minded individuals and lay the foundation for your future.

Download our brochure today to learn about the curriculum, admissions process, and requirements.

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Application Process

Step 1
Are you inspired and eager to move ahead? First step: book a call with our admission staff. You will receive a Google Meet link.

Step 2
During the meeting your motivation, committment, vision and academic career will be evaluated. If everything is fine, we will get to your second step shortly after.

Step 3
Follow the instructions provided and start turning your craftsmanship Dreams into Reality.

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Application Process

Step 1
Are you inspired and eager to move ahead? First step: book a call with our admission staff. You will receive a Google Meet link.

Step 2
During the meeting your motivation, committment, vision and academic career will be evaluated. If everything is fine, we will get to your second step shortly after.

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Follow the instructions provided and start turning your craftsmanship Dreams into Reality.

Download the brochure

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Application Process

Step 1
Are you inspired and eager to move ahead? First step: book a call with our admission staff. You will receive a Google Meet link.

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During the meeting your motivation, committment, vision and academic career will be evaluated. If everything is fine, we will get to your second step shortly after.

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Follow the instructions provided and start turning your craftsmanship Dreams into Reality.

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Application Process

Step 1
Are you inspired and eager to move ahead? First step: book a call with our admission staff. You will receive a Google Meet link.

Step 2
During the meeting your motivation, committment, vision and academic career will be evaluated. If everything is fine, we will get to your second step shortly after.

Step 3
Follow the instructions provided and start turning your craftsmanship Dreams into Reality.

Download the brochure

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Application Process

Step 1
Are you inspired and eager to move ahead? First step: book a call with our admission staff. You will receive a Google Meet link.

Step 2
During the meeting your motivation, committment, vision and academic career will be evaluated. If everything is fine, we will get to your second step shortly after.

Step 3
Follow the instructions provided and start turning your craftsmanship Dreams into Reality.

Download the brochure

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What you need to know

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