Fashion School Intensive / 3-Days
Fashion School Intensive / 3-Days
Are you dreaming of fashion school, but do not have the time to commit to 1-year of programming full-time? Or are you getting ready to go to fashion school and want to be ahead of the coursework? Then this training is for you!
The Fashion School Intensive brings together 3-days of comprehensive technical training that covers the following 7 courses:
(1) Fashion Illustration & Line Development
(2) Textiles
(3) Pattern Literacy
(4) Intro to Sewing - Wovens
(5) Intro to Pattern Drafting
(6) Intermediate Sewing
(7) Intro to Sewing - Knits
All levels are welcome, whether it has been years since you have touched a sewing machine or if you are a complete beginner.
[1] FASHION ILLUSTRATION
[2] TEXTILES
When it comes to choosing the right fabric for a garment, the options can seem overwhelming. In our Textiles course, we will discuss different fabric types and considerations when choosing the right one for your sewing project.
This class will cover:
· Properties of knits vs. wovens
· Fiber contents – naturals vs. synthetics
· Caring for different fabrics
· How the cost of fabric impacts the cost of a garment
· Shrink/stretch considerations
· Fabric printing methods
· Specialty fabrics and considerations when using them
Students will have the opportunity to inspect a variety of fabrics and learn about their unique properties and which types of garments they are best suited for. This course is a must for anyone unfamiliar with textiles who wants to start creating their own garments. Included is a reference list for fabric and trims suppliers so you can start creating!
[3] PATTERN LITERACY
Learn the fundamentals of commercial and production patterns from industry professionals.
If you’ve ever looked at a pattern and wondered what it all means and how to use it to make a garment, then this course is for you! We’ll take the mystery out of pattern language and help you use commercial patterns like a pro. We’ll go through each step of reading and cutting a pattern, including:
· Notches
· Graded nests
· Markers
· Seam allowance
· Grainlines
· Marking
· Cutting
· Basic pattern adjustments
· Reading a size chart
Students will also be introduced to industrial patterns and how they are used in a production environment, and how commercial patterns compare. Students see demonstrations for laying up fabric, cutting and marking for elements such as notches, darts, gathers, pocket placement, etc.
[4] INTRO TO SEWING - WOVENS
Intro to Sewing: Wovens vs. Knits
Wovens vs. Knits – what’s the difference? Our Sewing Fundamentals training is now being taught as two distinct sections: Intro to Sewing Wovens and Intro to Sewing Knits. We’ll teach you what it means to sew with each of these types of fabrics and give you the skills to start creating! Whether you’re a home sewing enthusiast or an entrepreneur interested in starting your own line, these courses will guide you through the industry methods of sewing for fashion apparel.
Intro to Sewing: Wovens
Wovens are the most fundamental fabrics we work with, and there are a distinct set of skills needed to start working with them. In the Intro to Sewing Wovens section, we will guide you through the industry methods of sewing a basic woven drawstring pant using quality fashion fabrics.
In this class you will learn:
· How to set up a commercial sewing machine with the option to work on a commercial serger
· Troubleshooting your machine
· Basic sewing techniques for woven fabrics
· Pressing techniques
· Step-by-step instruction on sewing a pant including two types of pockets, topstitching, and hemming
This class is tailored to meet students at various skill levels and there are opportunities for more advanced techniques to be introduced if time allows. Students will be able to work at their own pace and will have individualized instruction throughout.
[5] INTRO TO PATTERN DRAFTING
Athleisure is here to stay, so why not learn how to create your very own pair of leggings? In this hands-on workshop, students will learn how to draft a leggings pattern from their own unique measurements. Students will leave this course with a customized pattern to be sewn up at home.
This workshop will cover:
How to take accurate measurements
Pattern drafting from individual measurements
Basic pattern corrections and alterations with examples
Techniques for sewing with knits
Materials: All tools and materials provided during the course.
[6] INTERMEDIATE SEWING
In this class students will build on the skills learned in Intro to Sewing and move on to more advanced techniques such as darts, gathers, facings and lapped zippers. Description: Intermediate SewingThe Project:We’ve created a dress that incorporates new skills to add to your sewing repertoire—a gathered skirt, neck facing, darts, notched cuffs, and lapped zipper. These skills will build confidence in your abilities and open up new possibilities for you to create projects at home. The skills we introduce in this class are:
Darts: darts are important elements for proper fitting around the curves of the body, especially when working with woven fabrics
Gathers: use gathers to create fullness in skirts, sleeves, bodices and other elements of a garment
Facings: facings are used to create a smooth, seamless opening such as a neckline or pocket opening
Lapped zippers: used as closures on pants, skirts, and dresses
Notched cuff: this technique is used to create sharp corners and Vs and can be applied to many other design aspects of a garment
Learning outcomes:Students will gain an understanding of intermediate techniques which will enhance their ability to complete more complex projects on their own at home. This course is designed to build on skills learned in Intro To Sewing and to increase confidence in students’ abilities on the machine. Designed, developed and taught by industry professionals, all of Sew Bromo’s courses are immersive, hands-on, intensive learning experiences. We’ve taken the most important aspects of traditional fashion school and condensed them into experiences accessible to professionals and students from all walks of life and at all stages of career development. We keep our classes small so we can accommodate students at all skill levels. Our mission is to give our students valuable knowledge in a format that fits with their busy lives and to create the next generation of mindful fashion entrepreneurs.
[7] INTRO TO SEWING - KNITS
Intro to Sewing: Knits
Hold your favorite t-shirt up to the light, look closely, and you will be able to see a series of loops—like very small scale knitting. This grants knit fabrics the unique properties that differentiate them from wovens. A notable feature of knits is their ability to stretch, making them ideal for activewear, swimwear, loungewear, and other garments designed for comfort and movement. In the Intro to Sewing Knits course, we will guide you through the industry methods of sewing a basic t-shirt.
In this class you will learn:
· How to set up a commercial sewing machine with the option to work on a commercial serger
· Basic sewing techniques for knit fabrics
· Pressing techniques
· Step-by-step instruction on t-shirt construction including placing a pocket, topstitching, inserting a ribbed neckband, and hemming
This class is tailored to meet students at various skill levels and there are opportunities for more advanced techniques to be introduced if time allows. Students will be able to work at their own pace and will have individualized instruction throughout.
Materials: Sewing Machine, fabric cutwork and tools will be provided during the course.
Location:
SEW BROMO
1100 Wicomico Street Ste: 415
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
USA
Schedule:
Day 1 - Friday
Fashion Illustration & Line Development - 9AM - 12PM / 3-hrs
Textiles - 1PM - 3PM / 2-hrs
Pattern Literacy - 3PM - 6PM / 3-hrs
Day 2 - Saturday
Intro to Sewing - Wovens - 9AM - 2PM / 5-hrs
Intro to Pattern Drafting - 3PM-6PM / 3-hrs
DAY 3 - Sun
Intermediate Sewing - 9AM - 2PM / 5-hrs
Intro to Sewing - Knits - 3PM -6PM / 3-hrs
6 Student Limit
NO REFUNDS