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Online Fashion Design Course

Module 1

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1. Fundamentals of Design Introduction

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2. Art Techniques – Pencil

Learn about the different types of pencils, shading techniques and start to sketch.

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3. Elements of Design

Learn how one can use these elements to design innovative fashion collections.

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4. Principles of Design

Learn about the application of one of the principles of design - proportion a designer must follow to become visually creative.

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5. Colour and Pattern Application

Learn about colour, print and pattern application techniques and understand how they can help enhance a fashion collection.

Module 3

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1. The Fashion Industry Introduction

Futuristic Couture

2. Futuristic Couture

Learn what futuristic couture is, a journey and how today's fashion designers are paving their way into the future with innovation and technology.

High Street Fashion

3. High Street Fashion

Learn about some popular high street fashion brands, their nature, and the holding line in creating trends from the runway to the streets.

Fashion Seasons

4. Fashion Seasons

Learn how fashion season challenges the understanding of the economic concept of supply and demand.

Fashion Capitals

5. Fashion Capitals

Learn about Paris, Milan, London and New York, the most influential and prominent fashion capitals, called the "big four" have fashioned in their air.

Module 4

Textiles and Clothing Introduction

1. Textiles and Clothing Introduction

Textiles in Everyday Life

2. Textiles in Everyday Life

Learn about the history of textiles, its journey from the neanderthal to today and their importance in day-to-day life.

Fibre - Yarn - Fabric

3. Fibre - Yarn - Fabric

Learn about the difference between fibre, yarn and fabric and understand the different phases of the textile making process.

Weaving: Significance and Evolution

4. Weaving: Significance and Evolution

Learn about the process of weaving in detail and look at some widely practiced types of weaving in the textile industry.

5. Knitting - Origin and Evolution

Learn about the history and evolution of the knitting process.

Methods of Fabric Identification

6. Methods of Fabric Identification

Learn about the fabric characteristics and Identification techniques.

Module 5

Fashion History and Contextual Studies Introduction

1. Fashion History and Contextual Studies Introduction

Fashion Icons of Past

2. Fashion Icons of Past and Present

Learn about the royals and the past influencers that paved the way for fashion and changed its future.

The Genesis of Haute Couture

3. The Genesis of Haute Couture

Learn about the beginning of haute couture (high sewing) and some significant designers who were the stepping stones in creating the world of couture.

Vivienne Westwood in London

4. New Wave Fashion

Learn about the history of punk subculture, its relevance today and how Vivienne Westwood changes the face of punk into fashion.

Sustainable Fashion

5. Sustainable Fashion

Learn how sustainability was practiced in ancient times and understand its importance in today's day and age of global warming.

Module 6

Fashion Sketching and Illustration Introduction

1. Fashion Sketching and Illustration Introduction

2. History of Fashion Illustration

Learn about the history of fashion illustration through its artists and their works during different times and styles.

Demonstrating the Illustration Tools

3. Tools, Equipment & Materials

Learn about the illustration tools, materials and rendering techniques.

Drawing Flats

4. Technical Flats

Learn to hand draw flat sketches.

Fashion Head

5. Drawing Face & Head

Learn to draw fashion figures.

Fashion Figures

6. Drawing Fashion Figures

Learn to draw fashion figures and poses.

Drawing Garments

7. Drawing Garments

Learn to draw different inner and outer wears on fashion figures.

Rendering Garments

8. Getting Started with Rendering

Learn to render transparent, opaque, print and various fabrics used for making your designs.

Module 7

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1. Introduction to Sewing

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2. Parts of a Sewing Machine

Learn how to do things right on a sewing machine.

2. Sewing Supplies

3. Sewing tools and Supplies

Learn about all the must-haves to master sewing.

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4. Threading the Sewing Machine

Learn how to thread the sewing machine needle correctly.

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5. Filling the bobbin

Learn to thread and fill a bobbin.

6. Placing Bobbin and Bobbin Case

Learn to install a bobbin correctly.

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7. Making Your First Stitches on Fabric

Look at some applications of seams on clothes.

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8. Making a Knife Pleat

Learn how to sew a perfect pleat.

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9. Making a Simple Gather

Learn how to sew a perfect gather.

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10. Real-World Uses of Seams

Look at some applications of seams on clothes.

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11. Sewing Different Seams

Learn different types of seams and how to ace them perfectly.

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12. Sewing a Button and Buttonhole

Learn to put a button and hole in the fabric.

Sewing Closures and Fasteners

13. Sewing a Zipper

Learn how to sew a zipper.

Module 8

1. Pattern Making Introduction

1. Introduction to Pattern Making

2. How to Take Measurements

2. How to Take Measurements

Learn how to take precise measurements.

3. Drafting a Basic Bodice

3. Drafting a Basic Bodice

Learn how to draw a pattern for a basic bodice.

4. Drafting a Basic Sleeve

4. Drafting a Basic Sleeve

Learn how to draft a basic sleeve.

5. Drafting a Skirt

5. Drafting a Skirt

Learn all about creating a pattern for a skirt.

6. Drafting a Dress

6. Drafting a Dress

Learn how to create a pattern a dress.

Module 9

1. Fashion Draping Techniques Introduction

1. Fashion Draping Techniques Introduction

2. Marking and Trueing

2. Marking and Trueing

Learn all about marking and trueing.

3. Drape to Paper Pattern

3. Drape to Paper Pattern

Learn how to convert your draped pattern into a paper pattern.

4. Drape a Sleeve

4. Drape a Sleeve

Learn how to drape a sleeve.

5. Drape a Skirt

5. Drape a Skirt

Learn how to drape a skirt.

6. Drape a Dress

6. Drape a Dress

Learn how to drape a dress perfectly.

Module 10

1. Surface Ornamentation Introduction

1. Surface Ornamentation Introduction

2. Surface Ornamentation Techniques

2. Surface Ornamentation Techniques

Learn about the various techniques to enhance your textiles and express a unique idea and concept.

3. Basic Embroidery Stitches

3. Basic Embroidery Stitches

Learn 8 basic embroidery stitches.

4. Fabric Manipulation Techniques

4. Fabric Manipulation Techniques

Learn how fabric manipulation techniques help enhance design ideas.

5. Marigold Natural Dye

5. Marigold Natural Dye

Learn to dye with natural components such as flowers, spices, and tree barks.

6. Block Printing

6. Block Printing

Learn the process of printing patterns by means of engraved wooden blocks.

Module 11

1. Introduction to Marketing and Merchandising

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2. History of Retail Timeline: Part 1

Learn about the history of the fashion industry, the evolution of retail, supply chains and manufacturing.

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3. History of Retail Timeline: Part 2

Learn about the fashion retail from early 20th century to the present day (2022).

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4. SWOT Analysis

Learn how swot analysis is an essential tool used as part of market research.

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5. SWOT Analysis Application

Learn how swot analysis is an essential tool used as part of market research.

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6. Evolution of Marketing Mix

Learn about the foundation of a marketing strategy and consists of a set of tools.

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7. Merchandising and Range Planning

Learn about the application of merchandising principles in the context of range planning.

Module 12

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1. Introduction to Building a Collection

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2. Types of Collection - Conceptual & Commercial

Learn the importance of making a choice for your line of design.

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3. Design Process

Learn about the fashion design process from inspiration to runway.

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4. Creating a Moodboard

Learn to collate and create a mood board with your ideas.

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5. Customer Profiles

Learn about customer profiles with the key industry examples.

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6. Creating Final Sketches

Learn how to create your final sketches.

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7. Signature Style

Learn how designers predisposition towards a type of product, material and market that inspires their creativity.

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8. Presenting Your Collection

Learn how fashion shows and designer meets help you to launch your collection.