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Fabrics for Fashion Design: Essential Learning for Designers ~ Fabrics Inspiration for a Collection

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About Fabrics for Fashion Design: Essential Learning for Designers ~ Fabrics Inspiration for a Collection

1 - Introduction. Overall highlights of Course Content.

2 - Fiber Content. Natural vs Man-made fibers. Plant-Based vs Animal-Based fibers.

3 - Woven vs Knits. Jersey, Double-knit, Tricot. Oxford, Twill, etc. , Warp and Weft

4 - Leather/Hides. Fabrics with a nap: Velvet, Corduroy, Velour, Velveteen.

5 - Greige goods. Finishing Mills. Converters. Vertical Mills. Distributors. Jobbers

6 - Properties of Fabric: Weight. Drape. Durability. Softness. Construction. Breathability

7 - Sustainable fabrics in an eco-friendly environment and ethical production.

8 - How different fabrics "behave": Chiffon, Canvas/Taffeta, Organza, Felt.

9 - Color. And Printing: Screen Printing, Heat Transfer, Sublimation, Digital.

10 - Using fabric to create a Design (Part 1)*

11 - (Part 2) One Design leads to a Group or Collection

12 - Distressing Denim Jeans. Tie-dye Jeans.

13 - Layering fabrics. Paint your own fabric. Conclusion.

Bonus Lecture: FAQs, and other "goodies", etc.

What's NEXT? Pattern Making-Part 2

What You Will Learn?

  • This Course defines the different types of Fabrics and how to use them in developing a design, a group, or a collection. In this Course you learn fabric's Characteristics and Properties and Categories such as Knits, Woven and Non-Woven; analyzing fibers: Natural and Man-Made Fibers; Plant-based and Animal-based Fibers; and different types of Weaves. .
  • This Course will not only educate you, but also inspire you to approach Fashion Designing from a different perspective: using fabrics as a source of inspiration to create your designs and develop a group or collection..
  • I will show you (by draping fabrics on a dress form), how different fabrics "react/behave"..
  • This Course includes topics such as:.
  • Fiber Content: know your fabric.
  • Natura vs Man-made Fibers: how they affect the environment..
  • Woven vs Knits: an important difference..
  • Different types of weaves: Oxford, Twill, Herringbone, Flannel, Popeline..
  • Grainlines: Warp and Weft.
  • Learn Fabric Nap as in fabrics such as: Velvet, Corduroy, Velour, Velveteen..
  • "Life" and Process of fabric: Greige Goods. Finishing Mills. Converters. Vertical Mills. Distributors. Jobbers. Important new terminology..
  • Properties of Fabric: Weight, Drape, Construction, etc..
  • Sustainable and Organic fabrics for an eco-friendly environment..
  • How different Fabrics "behave": Chiffon, Canvas/Taffeta, Organza, Felt, Jersey..
  • Color and its importance in the context of fabric selection..
  • Using Fabric as a Source of Inspiration in Designing..
  • Choosing a Theme for your Collection: What is a Theme?.
  • How to distress Denim (jeans); as well as creating a Tie-dye look.
  • Fabric is one of the most important element in fashion designing and learning the different types of fabric is essential in creating a successful collection -- learn the process..
  • You will learn how to distress fabric (denim) to create a unique and individual fabric surface design. And you'll learn how to Tie-dye jeans..
  • You will see how designers use several layers of fabric to create a "new" fabric/look..
  • I will also include a great website regarding sustainable eco-friendly fabrics, where you can learn in-depth the environment and how the fashion industry effects its health;.
  • I will include the name of a terrific Textbook that has swatches in it, so that you can actually "touch/feel" the fabric..
  • Choosing a Theme when starting a Fashion Collection is important in focusing on a design direction and establishing a cohesive group..
  • The importance of color when choosing fabric in designing a collection..
  • If you have taken any of my other Fashion Design Courses, such as Sketching, Draping, Pattern Making, etc. this Fabric Course will add a new and important element to your proficiency in Fashion Designing..