This course targets on important niche sector in the design industry, namely the designer, printer who develops and prints their own designs on base cloth for a variety of end uses, including the fashion and or furnishing sector.
This course targets on important niche sector in the design industry, namely the designer, printer who develops and prints their own designs on base cloth for a variety of end uses, including the fashion and or furnishing sector.
The emphasis of the qualification is to develop fabric print designers who also have some technical knowledge of the mechanics of printing fabrics.
For details about our courses, along with information about services, enrolments and fees go to the TAFE NSW website
FDS has been a leading force in the Australian Fashion Industry since 1955, graduating an impressive list of fashion designers
FDS at TAFE NSW was the first dedicated fashion design school in Sydney. Originally housed at the historic East Sydney Technical College, in 2005 the college moved to purpose built studios in the educational hub of Sydney. In 2015 a full renovation and technology upgrade makes the facility one of the best in the country.
FDS is broadly recognised in Australia and abroad as a leader in fashion education, graduating many of Australia’s top designers including Dion Lee, Zimmermann and Akira. FDS graduates have shaped the development of the Australian fashion industry and its recognition globally.
FDS offers a rigorous education experience designed to nurture your creative talent and provide you with all the knowledge and skills you need to manage fashion design projects from original concept through to the runway show.
Being work ready is at the core of the educational experience and industry are actively involved in our curriculum, assessments and sponsored projects. Every bachelor student undertakes an internship at both Level 200 and 300.
We focus on creative design exploration and encourage you to experiment with ideas and develop your own unique design signature. FDS graduates are known for their creativity and excellent knowledge and skills across all aspects of the fashion industry.
The school emphasises the value of the ‘makers mark’ to the designer’s signature and fosters ethical and socially responsible design practices. You will develop as a designer through active engagement with the craft of fashion.
Not confident about your machine? Then come and learn how to use it. Eg: altering tensions; using different stitches and feet. Gain the confidence you will need to make a garment. BYO sewing machine with foot control and power cord to class, and all materials.
These classes, instructed by Helena Kinnunen, are an introduction to upholstery sewing during which time students will make or recover their own cushions. It is suitable for beginner to intermediate skill level.
We offer patchwork one on one lessons from our home studio. All you need to do is bring your fabric, and we supply the rest.
You are welcome to bring in your cut garments ready to sew. If you need help reading a pattern & cutting it out we can cover that too. Bring in your own domestic sewing machine to the class and start learning & improving now!
This is a fun quilt to make if you enjoy playing with color. Each leaf can be as individual as you want to create it. Again, this would be a good candidate for those who have a stash that needs using. Some experience necessary.
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