Fashion Design Level 3: Bodice/Top Construction
This course will provide a practical guide into constructing a bodice/top with a sewing machine. This is a step up from the Level 2 course as the construction becomes more technical. Students will begin with the basics & learn about major styles, materials to measurements. As the course progresses, students will practice how to make different necklines, darts & finally construct their final bodice/top using calico fabric.
- Bodice/top prototypes
- Major styles with Bodice/top
- Activity: research Bodice/top – download styles
- Bodice/top technical drawings
- Typical materials used for bodice/top design
- Standard body measurements
- Activity: mannequin measurement activity
- Understanding necklines on bodice/tops
- Dart manipulation
- Dart activity with card and sewing machine
- Major sleeve types and visual examples
- Create a working design visual for a bodice/top
- Estimate the cost and time required to make a bodice/top.
- Fabric preparation for pattern cutting
- Calico fabric for sample pieces
- Develop a statement of intent
- Produce a range of samples specific to a chosen design
- Introduction to pattern making: scale size ¼
- Measurements and pattern cutting
- Making a pattern from cardboard
- Construct bodice/top using machine stitching to a selected design
- Finish & final fitting for bodice/top
- Present the bodice/top following a design specification
- Produce a cost sheet
- Produce production timescales
- Evaluate completed bodice/top.
- In Studio- 2700 AED
Fashion Design Level 1 and 2
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- Paper scissors ( one per student)
- Large fabric cutting scissors (one per student)
- Small fabric scissors ( one per student)
- Small box with pins
- Small box with safety pins
- Loop turner
- Set of sewing needles
- Thimble
- Unpicker
- Tape measure
- Notcher
- Tracing wheel
- French curve
- Square
- Chalk / chalk pencil
- Pencils
- Thread set
- Hooks and eyes set
*Spare equipment is available in class
**Sewing machines are provided for class however, it is recommended to have a sewing machine at home for practice.
Internships and the work placement program is only in conjunction with the Diploma. If you would like work placements it is recommended to take the Fashion Design Diploma.