Courses run throughout the year and are open to students of all levels, including courses specifically designed for kids and teenagers. Study at a time that works for you including weekdays, evenings, weekends and during the holidays. If you’re already skilled in using a sewing machine and are used to working with commercial patterns, this is your chance to take your skills to the next level and beyond. On this practical course you’ll develop your manufacturing skills to produce a tailored jacket (toile) from scratch, using industry-standard methods, techniques and equipment. This practical course combines the two interconnected disciplines of fashion and textiles through the medium of knitted fabric design.
You will also have a dedicated tutor to support you on your learning journey. Join us to develop your skills in a wide range of subject areas from fine art and illustration to fashion design, textiles and performance and design for theatre and screen. You will learn traditional bespoke techniques from menswear tailoring such as padding, pitch, fit, function, hand and pad stitch, moulding and building shape into fabric, and sewing and pressing techniques. These traditional technical skills will serve as tools for your artistic innovation. They will enable you to not only meet industry standards but also push creative boundaries. Traditional tailoring techniques are not just methods; they become the language through which your unique design voice will be articulated.
This course not only provides the skills necessary for a career as a Fashion Designer but also opens the door to a world of creativity and innovation in the vibrant field of fashion. Dive into fashion design with Vogue’s online course, crafted for those eager to explore fashion and luxury lifestyle. This Vogue Fashion Design online programme is designed to provide essential skills in fashion design and artistic direction. With a hands-on online approach, you’ll gain practical experience and deep insights into the role of fashion designers in specialised sectors.
“introductory” Programs
Through the live digital classroom, you’ll be guided through where to look for inspiration, how to conduct visual research and interpret visual references, and how to create mood boards that can be presented to clients. Following this, you’ll be introduced to the hands-on design processes from sketching, planning and executing your final design ideas with creative flair. All the courses are led by professionals who are experts in their field and evolve each year in response to the expectations of the profession and the digital and environmental developments in the sector. Beginners’ Garment Construction, a short course in fashion, will equip you with the fundamental components of garment construction in both theoretical and practical applications. This practical sewing course will help you become familiar with the basics of machine sewing, help you build your confidence at working with a professional machine, and develop a range of related sewing skills.
Sportswear Design Short Course
The qualification is delivered with an applied focus where the theoretical learning is explored through various fashion related practical projects. In undertaking the degree students have the opportunity to specialise in a range of areas including couture, tailoring, fashion textiles menswear and fashion branding. Our short term fashion designing courses incorporate a dynamic teaching methodology.
Other Courses
Our courses cater to all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced makers looking to refine their techniques. With weekday, weeknight, and weekend options at our Rozelle campus, you can find a class that fits your schedule. Join our community of 45 million+ learners, upskill with CPD UK accredited courses, explore career development tools and psychometrics – all for free. Purchase a digital certificate or diploma for your friends and family so when they finish any of Alison’s 5,500+ courses, their certificate will be free for them. Perfect for any occasion, you can inspire others to pursue their passions and enhance their lives through education. Throughout their fashion studies, our students are connected with the professional world thanks to our Industry Relations Department.
On this program you will, over the year, put together a portfolio of your best work under the expert guidance of experienced tutors. A team of professional artists, fashion designers and teachers will support you. Our fashion program is very practical in nature with the main emphasis being on creative work in the studios.
