In this foundation studio course, students will complete practical projects in fabricating garments using principles and techniques of garment construction.
In this foundation studio course, students will complete practical projects in fabricating garments using principles and techniques of garment construction. They will be instructed in cutting, hand sewing and industrial machine stitching, combined with training in lining, pressing, detailing and finishing a skirt and blouse.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Construct a skirt from a basic pattern
Construct a blouse from a basic pattern
Produce samples of different construction techniques
Operate an industrial sewing machine
Operate an over-lock machine
Recommended companion class: Patternmaking 1: Foundations of Flat Patternmaking for Skirts and Bodices
Prerequisites: None.
Required supplies and books for all classes are listed on the main website, at schooloffashiondesign.org/supplies. Students are responsible for having the required materials for the first day of class. You may purchase a Clothing Construction Kit from SFD.
Progress reports will be issued to all students by the time 50% of the course has been completed, either in person, or via an online portal.
Welcome, Launch your Fashion career at The School of Fashion Design. Your Fashion education starts here. Be known as an individual. Our distinctively small classes allow our instructors to get to know you, and help you to reach your unique goals.
Students in classes and camps choose to work on projects that interest them across many different fiber arts such as sewing, knitting, weaving, crochet or jewelry making.
Sit and Sew for 1.00 this Saturday. Â Make some new friends, talk and laugh for a while. 10am to 1 pm.
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Stop using patterns which never fit, learn how to create  your own patterns This hands-on class will introduce you to the world of fashion pattern making, including sample viewing, how to correctly take measurements,
Learn basic sewing terminology and types of stitches. Learn how to set up and thread your machine. Practice sewing straight, corners/pivots, and curves and make a bookmark.
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