This technical course is designed to provide you with the skills, the sensitivity and the knowledge needed to create beautiful garments and environmentally – socially responsible fashion.
You will learn about sustainable fashion trends and investigate innovative solutions to promote sustainability in the fashion industry, guided by professional maestros and designers.
By the end of the course, you will have a strong foundation in artisanal fashion making and the skills to continue creating sustainable and beautiful designs on your own.
The program covers the following key aspects:
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.
