Short course
Contemporary Dress Design and Making Short Course
Course description
Course overview
Do you want to design and make your own dress that actually fits you? This course covers all the basics to get you started.
Your tutor will guide you through this journey from the very beginning of the design process through to the developing of your own patterns and the final making of a calico sample of your own design.
Who this course is for
This course is aimed at anyone who has some experience in pattern cutting and sewing.
Key information
Topics covered
- Fashion design
- Pattern cutting
- Sewing
Learning outcomes
- Design and make a well-fitted dress
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
- Layout paper pad for design work
- Metric tape measure
- Pattern master or set square for pattern cutting
- 4H and B pencil or propelling pencil
- Magic scotch tape
- Glue stick
- Fine steel pins
- Fabric shears
- Paper shears
- Felt tip pen (or magic marker)
- Eraser
- Thread
- Bobbin case (can be bought in the College Shop)
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