Certificate in Pattern Making & Fashion Designing

This course provides an in-depth knowledge of technical skills that is essential in the Pattern Making and Fashion Designing

Course Specialty

Guaranteed internship training for students below 24 years during or upon completion of the course.
Students will obtain overall knowledge of different departments in the Garment Industry whilst this course will be useful for the development of their career.
In-depth knowledge that is essential to be a professional Pattern maker.
Local and International career opportunities in the Garment Industry and Buying Offices.
Students are able to learn the fundamentals of Fashion Designing.
Knowledge to develop individual business opportunities.

Course Content

Introduction to Pattern Production
The Basic Principles of Pattern Production
Identification of tools and equipment used in Pattern Cutting & Grading
Body Measurement Procedures and measuring positions and guides for taking measurements
Construction of Basic Block Draft on Shirts, T- shirts and Jackets
Development of Production Pattern Sets
Construction of Basic Skirts Blocks
Pattern Development of different styles of Skirts (Pleated, Panel & Flared)
Construction of Basic Block Draft on Pants and Shorts
Construction of Basic Bodies Blocks, Darts and Dart Manipulation
Construction of Different types of Sleeves and Sleeve Styling
Pattern Grading Techniques and Principles of Grading Patterns
Pattern Drafting and Grading for manufacturing specifications
Project Book
How to start a fashion boutique
Introduction to the fashion business
The role of a Designer and process of Fashion Designing
Fashion trends and fashion marketing
Basic drawing techniques & sketching
Developing a design journal/visual diary/ sketchbook
Mood boards and color