Sewing & Dressmaking
Students who study Dressmaking will learn the basic principles of design and fashion.
Students interested in Dressmaking and Design programs have the option of studying on campus or via correspondence. This design course covers seven main concepts.
- An Introduction to Sewing - Students will learn the history of sewing, and the different types of modern sewing. Also covered in this lesson set are an introduction to stitches, seams, and patterns.
- An Introduction to the Sewing Machine - It covers proper handling of the machine, and also general maintenance and troubleshooting. Students learn sewing techniques, and how to apply tension appropriates.
- Identifying Fibers and Fabrics - In this set, students learn the difference between fabrics and how to select an appropriate fabric. This set also covers binding, cutting, interfacing, and marking fabrics.
- Advanced Dressmaking - Along with the basics of cutting fabrics, and finding the appropriate fit, this course covers more advanced sewing projects, including lining, shoulder pads, and pleats. Students also learn how to make more complicated clothing, like trousers and jackets.
- Fasteners and Decorative Touches - This lesson set covers embroidery materials and fasteners of all types, including zippers, buttons, and hooks. Students are given an overview of embroidery tools and how to apply decorative materials correctly.
- Fashion - Students learn the basics of creative design, including line, color, proportion, and scale. The lesson explores non-standard garments, such as underwear, pajamas, maternity, and infant ware.
- Alterations and Fittings - This lesson covers altering necklines, waistlines, and hemlines. Additionally, students learn how to draft patterns and create original designs.
Schools that offer Sewing & Dressmaking programs
Stratford Career Institute
Qualifications:
Diploma
Programs:
Sewing and Dressmaking, Fashion Merchandising and Design,
Locations:
The Art Institutes
Qualifications:
Associate, Diploma, Bachelor
Programs:
Fashion Design (AA), Fashion Design (D), Fashion Design (BS)
Locations:
Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Chicago, Indianapolis, Seattle, Pittsburgh, Tucson, Fort Lauderdale, San Bernardino, New York, Santa Ana, Portland, San Antonio, Milwaukee, Miami, North Hollywood, Schaumburg, Vancouver, San Francisco, Denver, San Diego, Houston, Dallas, Santa Monica, Overland Park, Troy, Atlanta, Sunnyvale, Charlotte, Draper, Novi, Sacramento, Durham, Decatur, Austin, Nashville, Fort Worth, Tinley Park, Cincinnati, Virginia Beach, Sterling, Phoenix, Tampa, Charleston, Arlington, Henderson, Jacksonville, York
University of Phoenix
Qualifications:
Bachelor
Programs:
BS in Business/Retail Management,
Locations:
Warrenville, Springfield, Pittsburgh, Mokena, Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago, Washington, Schaumburg, Saint Louis
International Academy of Design and Tech
Qualifications:
Associate, Bachelor, Diploma
Programs:
Fashion Design and Merchandising, Fashion Design, Fashion Design and Marketing
Locations:
Chicago, Nashville, Troy, Seattle, Henderson, San Antonio, Orlando, Sacramento
American InterContinental University
Qualifications:
Bachelor
Programs:
Bachelor of Fine Arts Fashion Marketing, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Marketing and Design,
Locations:
Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta
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