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Fashion Design: Basics of Pattern Making and Sewing
This course is meant for beginners who are keen to work in the field of Fashion Designing and for those who want to start their own entrepreneurship. This course provides a basic understanding of pattern making skills, sewing techniques and tools which are being used for garment construction. At present, many technologies and tools are being used for pattern making therefore, it become necessary to understand basics of pattern making and sewing techniques. This particular course discusses about pattern making, sewing, techniques and practical activities in the context of body measurements, marking and hand stitching. The course on “Basics of Pattern Making and Sewing” aims to develop a good knowledge and understanding of garment construction skill and sewing techniques.
Pen, Pencil, Scissors, Ruler, Eraser and some paper
Other tools are required for this course will be discussed with the student
Extra information
Bring your laptop.Pen, Pencil, Scissors, Ruler, Eraser and some paper
Other tools are required for this course will be discussed with the student
Location
Online via webcam
General info
Age: | Children (7-12 years old) Teenagers (13-17 years old) Adults (18-64 years old) Seniors (65+ years old) |
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Student level: | Beginner Intermediate Advanced |
Duration: | 60 minutes |
The class is taught in: | English |
About Me
A talented and student-focused fashion lecturer with 2+ years of experience in teaching undergraduate fashion studio courses at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand and as a guest lecture at various institutions in India.Through a passionate endeavour in organising curriculum, teaching materials, and classroom implementation; I have successfully taught varying subjects in Fashion Design including illustrations, design development, patternmaking, garment construction, and CLO 3D software, in an engaging way that promotes student participation.
Education
Ph.D. in DesignMassey University, Wellington, NZ (2018 – 2022)
M.A. Fashion Innovation
Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK (2015 – 2016)
B.F.Tech Apparel Production
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Hyderabad, INDIA (2011 – 2015)
Experience / Qualifications
Teaching Fellow, Victoria University of Wellington, NZ (2021 – 2022)• Teach fashion design studio course to first-year undergraduate students with class sizes ranging from 80 – 110
• Motivate students to visualize new ideas for sustainable, equitable and desirable fashion by developing physical/digital prototypes using a range of design development methods
• Course topics include fashion history, principles and elements of design, fashion illustration, draping, pattern making and garment construction
Tutor, Victoria University of Wellington, NZ (2021 – 2022)
Product developer
Velocity Apparelz Co Esc, Ismailia, Egypt (March 2016 – September 2016)
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