6-week Smart Skill Programme

Certificate in Fashion Design

SMART SKILL FASHION PROGRAMME

This is a 6-week programme designed for those who need the Basics i.e. understanding the Principles behind techniques used in designing and garment construction. Participants will be learning the 5 Basic Slopers in PATTERNMAKING + TROUSER & JUMPSUIT.

 

Understanding the Basic Blocks/Slopers (researchers grouped them into Front Bodice, Back Bodice, Front Skirt, Back Skirt, and Sleeve) as the most important aspect of Garment Making.

 

When an individual understands these Basics, which we call the Foundation, then individual can build on it. There are thousands of online resources that can also help.

 

Module Mentor: Mrs Doyin Sonubi
Aim of the Module: To enable individual create apparel or custom patterns with respective final finishing, according to the clothing requirements.

Duration: 6 weeks 
Subjects

  1. Patternmaking
  2. Garment Construction

 

TOPICS.

1). How to take accurate body measurements

  1. Basic Bodice Blocks construction
    a). Waist Shaping
    b). Basic Dart Manipulation
  2. Basic Skirt Construction
    a). Straight
    b). A-line Foundation
    c). Principle of "Slash and Spread" (Flare)
    d). Gore
    e). Godet
    f). Gathers
    g). Circular Method

4) Basic Sleeve
a). Straight Sleeve Block
b). Fitted Sleeve Block
c). Semi-Shaped Block

5). Collar
a). Flat Collar (Peter Pan)
b). Roll Collar (Eton )
c). Straight Band Collars (Coursework)

6). Introduction to Basic Jacket
a). Revers
b). Shawl Collar

7). Basic Trouser
a). Fitted Trouser Block

8). Jumpsuit Foundation.

9). Basic Dress Foundation.

NOTE: ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SEW AND FIT THEIR BASIC BLOCKS.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SEW THE BASIC BLOCKS WILL BE GIVEN BUT NOT INDEPTH

 

LECTURE DAYS : Thursday and Friday

TIME: 10am - 4pm

VENUE: Anthony, Maryland, Lagos

FEE: #150k + Basic Tools ( Hip Curve, French Curve, Tracing Wheel and Long Metal ruler) will be given.

REGISTRATION FEE: 5,000

 

Links to some Patternmaking Books will be shared.

NOTE: No part payment, please

Participants must Come with other tools.

TOOLS NEEDED

1) Brown / White Paper

2) Measuring Tape.

3) Sharpener

4) Eraser

5) Fabric Scissors

6) Paper Scissors

7) Pencil ( good ones. Well sharpened)

8) Masking Tape

9) Muslin/Calico/Teru

10) Zips (Concealed and Open and Close ended)

11) Threads (Cream colour)

12) Machine Needle (Size 14 - 18)

(13) Hand Needle for those who cannot Treadle a Sewing Machine

PLEASE NOTE: This programme is Patternmaking Only. But you will be required to Sew your BASIC SLOPERS for a Test-Fit session.
Ability to use the Sewing machine is REQUIRED