Those wishing to embark on their fashion design journey or simply refresh their technical knowledge. This innovative method explores all the stages of design learning, providing the skills involved in a series of professional roles: Fashion Illustrator, Pattern Maker, Sample Maker, and Fashion Designer. Our digital platform is packed with content that can be accessed as a single solution or in individual sections.
THE ROLES
FASHION ILLUSTRATOR The person who copies the completed sample garment from the mannequin so that all the technical sheets can be completed.
PATTERN MAKER The person who creates the pattern for cutting out the garment. He or she works alongside the prototypist to turn a sketch or illustration into an actual garment.
SAMPLE MAKER The person who turns the basic ‘inspected’ pattern, i.e. one that has been corrected and declared valid for production, into patterns applicable to all sizes.
FASHION DESIGNER An industrial designer. After researching trends, raw materials, accessories and the like, the designer designs conceptual individual garments or a coordinated series of pieces, i.e. a collection.
