Fashion Design and Making Summer School (16-18 Year Olds)

If you are considering entering into the world of fashion and textiles then this exciting workshop will offer insight into how designers research, record and communicate their ideas.

You will start the week with a trip to a London museum or current exhibition, accompanied by LCF tutors who will guide you in creating your own sketchbook full of research and inspiration. Back in the classroom, you’ll use the collected research to begin creating your own designs on paper, you’ll then select your chosen design /detail and develop these onto mannequin stands to create sculptural outfits. You’ll move on to look at fashion figures and how to create your own templates which you will then use to draw outfits inspired from the work on the stand. You’ll also make stencils based on the designs you have created to be used to print your own t-shirts. You’ll be taken step by step through the t-shirt printing process as well as being shown how to use various embellishment techniques such as foils.

For the second week you will be working from a standard size 12 skirt template (block). Following tutor demonstrations you’ll be shown how to manipulate and alter the block to create three different skirt styles. You’ll then choose one style to make your own pattern from scratch, developing it as you go. You’ll create a working toile to test your pattern and then alter as necessary to ensure a good fit. You’ll also be shown how to use the sewing machines and what types of stitches to use to assemble your skirt. Finally you’ll also be introduced to different types of beading techniques, which you can then select to decorate your skirt.

Topics include:

• Fashion drawing: learning to capture movement and gestures
• Drawing clothes from a stand onto templates: understanding drape and volume
• Mood boards: colour, theme and style
• Fashion illustration: developing your own drawing style
• T-shirt printing: stencilling, screen printing and heat transfer
• Taking measurements, preparing fabric, laying and cutting
• Dart manipulation, pivoting and slashing
• Pattern testing and sample making
• Introduction to using a domestic sewing machine: what stitches to use with what fabric
• Investigating various beading embellishment
• Customising your own garment
• Garment assembly: sewing, pressing and finishing techniques

Course overview:

Week 1:Week 2: MondayAccompanied field trip to museum or exhibition in LondonPattern manipulation using a standard size 12 skirt block TuesdayCreating fashion figures using templatesCompleting toile of your skirt WednesdaySelecting successful paper detailsConstructing final skirt ThursdayScreen printingIntroduction to embellishment FridayCompleting sculptural paper forms on the mannequinsEmbellishing the skirt and adding finishing touches.

You will develop research and creative thinking skills in this series of workshops and be introduced to the practical areas of fashion design and construction which will form the foundation for any future design based work.

What are the benefits of attending a Summer School at LCF?

This course will allow you to experiment with new techniques, build confidence, acquire new skills and be inspired to learn more. It's also a great way to meet like-minded friends from around the world. In addition, you'll leave the course with:

• Sketchbook full of ideas and inspiration
• Final mood board including figure templates
• A selection of embellishment samples
• Two hand printed t-shirts of your own design
• Working pattern and toile
• Completed final skirt pattern
• Completed hand embellished garment

Level:

Beginners. You should have an interest in the subject area and a desire to learn but no previous experience is required.

Booking:

Your course place is confirmed once you have booked online or via the phone using a credit or debit card. There is no deadline for booking. Places are offered on a first come, first served basis, and all courses have a maximum number of students. We suggest you book early to avoid disappointment.