FASHION DESIGN

. The Daily Tasks of a Fashion Designer
. The Different Types of a Fashion Design
. The Skills Necessary to be a Fashion Designer
. Common Fashion Design Terminology
. The Five Stages in a Fashion Cycle

.Fashion Trends of the 19th Century
.19th Century Fashion Inβluencers
.Fashion Trends of the 20th Century
.20th Century Fashion Designers

.The Elements of Fashion Design
.The Principles of Fashion Design
.Understanding Fashion Design Styles
.Fashion Market Research
.Identifying and Defining Your Target Customer

.How to Create a Mood Board
.A Look at the Design Development Process
.Fashion Design Sketching
.Sketching with Flat Schematics
.Garment Sample Stages

.An Overview of Material Terminology
.The Main Fibre Groups Used in the Fashion Industry
.Understanding Textile Fibres and their Properties
.An Overview of Fabric Construction
.Fabric Performance Characteristics and Finishes

.Sourcing Materials and Contractors
.Fabric and Trim Storyboards
.Patternmaking for Fashion Design
.Sizing, Grading, and Measurements
.Collars, Cuts, and Pockets

.Fitting the Toile and Altering the Pattern
.Cutting and Laying Your Pattern
.Garment Construction for Fashion Design
.Surface Specific Techniques
.Draping on the Mannequin

.Garment Support and Structure
.Finishes, Buttons and Trimmings
.Finding a Clothing Manufacturer for Your Line
.Creating a Garment Tech Pack
.Preparing to Produce Your Line

.Developing a Business Plan
.Owning a Business in the United Kingdom
.How to Start a Clothing Label
.Financing Your Clothing Label
.Marketing Your Clothing Line

.The Fashion Industry in the United Kingdom
.Career Opportunities in Fashion Design
.Resources in the United Kingdom
.Developing Your Brand Identity
.Preparing for Fashion Week