Program Outline
Dressmaking and Fashion Designing
Introduction to sewing tools and equipments
Introduction to sewing
Cutting, stitching, making seams, setting darts, forming pleats, cutting necklines, armholes, collars and sleeves.
Taking of measurements
Learning different strategies of measurement taking.
Machines
Threading machines, caring of machines, learning machine parts and choosing proper machines needles.
Fabrics
Identifying fabrics and their weaves and choosing the correct fabrics.
Drawings
To create one’s own style.
Advances Dressmaking Techniques
Learning corners, points, curved edges, making of Jackets, pants and wedding gowns.
Drapery
Introduction to drapery terms or languages.
Tools of Drapery
a. Metal tape measure
b. Cutting board
c. Scissors
d. Machine
Measurements
Formulas to determine the amount of fabric to be used.
Procedures for making types of drapes and valances.