Key Information

  • IFA Paris is a certified FEDE Institution
  • Duration: 2 weeks (88 hours)
  • Language: English
  • Campuses: Paris, Istanbul, Online
  • Next intakes: October 2023, March 2024, October 2024
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  • Application fee: €50
  • Tuition fee:
    Paris €1,800
    Istanbul €1,800
    Online €800
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Introduction

The Patternmaking & Sewing Training Module is designed to help participants understand the key components of the construction of a garment. After creating their pattern blocks, participants will train on 2 specific projects: the production of a skirt and a yoke dress.

This training module is part of the Fashion Studio Short Course.

The online program takes place live and in real-time (Paris or Istanbul local time) and you will interact with the lecturer and other students through our online platform. However, if you cannot attend or miss a live class, every session is also recorded and saved, so you can go back and watch it at a later suitable time for you.

Module Structure

  • 88 hours total:
    • The Base:

    Mannequin measurements techniques, first draping, techniques of stitching

    • The Skirt:

    Volume and ease requirement for a straight skirt
    Dart placement and amount for bodice
    Toile finalizing with pinning and presentation on the mannequin
    Flares skirt making & making a skirt with dart-slit and waistband in fabric

    • The Dresses:

    Volume and ease requirement for a provided design
    Dart placement and amount for a dress, draping yoke for a dress
    Toile finalizing with right pinning, presentation on a mannequin
    Dress basic making in fabric, sleeve with gathers, neck facing

Admission Requirements

  • Recommended level of English is IELTS 5.5 (to fully understand and follow the course). The IELTS certificate is not required, but we just want to be certain that you will be able to comprehend the course.
  • min. 16 years old (Paris, Istanbul) and 13 years old (online)
  • Interest in fashion design

Documents to provide (in English or translated to English by a certified translator):

Fee Structure

Paris & Istanbul:
Tuition Fee: €1,800

Online:
Tuition fee: €800

Early bird discount (10%) for tuition fee payments processed at least 7 months in advance of the program start date.

What is included in the fee:

  • Microsoft Office Pack
  • Access to IFA’s Online Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Course Material
  • Lectures

What is not included in the fees:

  • Expenses related to module specific materials (ex: purchase of fabrics, future boards…etc)
  • Printing and photocopying costs
  • Production costs related to prototyping such as tracing paper, toile, fabrics, trimmings

Material Requirements

  • Color Pencils, Paint
  • Sketchbook
  • Tracing Paper
  • Sewing Machine
  • Dress Form
  • A recent computer with a recent operating system
  • A good internet connection
  • An up-to-date web browser. (It would be advisable to ensure you have access to two separate web browsers)
  • Microphone & Headphones (a headset with microphone/headphones is recommended)
  • Webcam